Retail

Emiratis Launch Shopping App to Support Home Businesses

         DUBAI, June 20, 2022 -- As the COVID pandemic in 2020 forced lockdowns, work from home mandates were introduced, and social distancing measures came into play, people found themselves with more leisure time than usual. With extra free time at their disposal, many decided to nurture the hobbies and passions they had and, in turn, transformed them into lucrative home businesses.        ...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

People Do Not React to Sustainability but to Their Own Experiences

"Behind sustainable choices is not the actual sustainability of the company, organization, or brand, but the sustainability experience," writes Timo Järvinen, CEO of the Finnish empathy analytics company NayaDaya Inc. If we split the core of sustainability, in addition to the ecological, social, and economical consequences of our actions, we will find something that has a decisive impact on...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

Fashion meets sustainability: WILD FABRIK joins the Sustainability Tribe

Dubai, UAE (February 2022) – Dubai-founded SME, WILD FABRIK started the new year with the ongoing mission to merge fashion with sustainability, in its new partnership with Sustainability Tribe. Sustainability Tribe, the UAE's pioneering, pragmatic sustainability educational resource founded by a sustainability expert with the aim of raising social awareness to create a consumer movement &...

Fashion meets sustainability: WILD FABRIK opens its digital doors for a greener world

Dubai, UAE (October 2021) – Dubai-founded SME WILD FABRIK goes live this October with a goal to merge fashion with sustainability. With a wide range of women’s, kid’s and men’s fashion, and home goods all in one e-commerce platform, WILD FABRIK offers a new perspective with the best of both worlds: keeping us accountable but still looking good. The e-commerce platform features over 30 small eCo...

40% Off on Tickets as La Perle Turns 4

It's been 4 years since Dubai's permanent aerial and aqua show La Perle opened its doors to become a global sensation performing at its custom-made, state-of-the-art theatre in Al Habtoor City. As a token of appreciation to celebrate its 4th-year theatergoers will be able to get a 40% discount on tickets from Wednesday, September 1 until Saturday, September 11. Now is your chance to see the...

The Ultimate Treat for Kids with La Perle's Back To School Offers

  It’s time to bring the fun beyond the classroom! Keep your kids entertained with the last chance to get our Back to School Offer: KIDS VISIT FOR FREE for every paying adult on tickets starting at 209 AED and embark on a magical journey through a world of whimsical wonders.  After-school activities no longer have to be just for the kids with our family-friendly offers. If you’re a bigger group...

A Wondrous Kids Retail Store - Evoking a Sense of Imagination

The designers at La Belle Maison tapped into their creativity with this one-of-a-kind project to capture an essence of childlike wonder. The retail store is characterised by bright colours and bold shapes, making this store beautifully eye-catching for passer-byers. The team had one goal in mind and that was to create a space that excited kids about getting their eyes tested and to encapsulate a...

Take on the Dubai Ocean Blues in Style with Colombianas

Dubai, UAE The city of Dubai is known for over-the-top experiences, high-end shopping and luxe institutions. A place where looking and feeling your best is a prerequisite, making Colombianas the perfect addition to your summer outfit. Dubai experiences beautiful sunshine all year around making these beautiful handcrafted Panama hats a fashionable and functional accessory. Get ready to hit the...

One week to go for the region’s largest retail awards gala

Countdown for the announcement of RetailME ICONS, the MENA region’s first-ever retail power list, intensifies as the mega event is scheduled to be held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel on August 04, 2021. This is the first of its kind event taking place in the region aiming to celebrate and acknowledge the most influential people in MENA retail and the pioneers that are leading digital...

Dubai based Interior design firm La Belle Maison has recently completed a one-of-a-kind eclectic townhouse project in Dubai Hills, Dubai

The townhouse is filled with 'wow' statement pieces throughout, as well as feature walls and furniture that work together collectively to create a space that is eclectic, yet synchronized.   Throughout the home, you can find the heritage of Great Britain and Kazakhstan, the nationalities of the clients. La Belle Maison sourced antique furniture for the dining room, a table and a set of chairs...

UNICONSCIOUS - A Solo Exhibition by Louisa Bakhmullaeva at BUT.Gallery

As part of B·U·T’s continued support of Art & Culture in Dubai, we are proud to announce our latest immersive gallery exhibition from the very talented artist Louisa Bakhmullaeva entitled Uniconscious. A fantasy world where art and science combine to take you to the farthest reaches of space and time, enhanced with an awesome layer of technology from B·U·T’s own digital stable. This is truly a...