Pandemic travel

Pandemic travel has reached a tipping point

The pullback in restrictions is “an acknowledgment that we’re in a new phase of this pandemic, where things are more stable

Restaurant Review: Italian cuisine at Chic Nonna

Restaurant Review: Italian cuisine at Chic Nonna

All-New Italian Restaurant, Bar & Lounge by the leading Italian hospitality company Mine & Yours Group, now open in the heart of DIFC

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches its first flight to Tashkent

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches first flight to Tashkent

The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport with a twice-weekly service

Alpha Dhabi launches lifestyle vertical with investment in Nammos Group

This came as a result of its joint venture partnership with Monterock International, an investment company with a focus on hospitality and F&B sectors

Passenger demand, forward bookings signal continuing recovery, says IATA

Passenger demand, forward bookings signal continuing recovery, says IATA

Total traffic in October 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 44.6 per cent compared to October 2021

Founders of the kind collective

How an Australian beauty brand is making the world a better place

Lynda Chapman and Pia Dwyer, co-founders of Australian beauty brand The KIND Collective, share what inspired them to launch their range of vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably derived cosmetics

SEVEN's entertainment destination in Al Hamra

Saudi Arabia’s SEVEN to invest SAR50bn to develop entertainment destinations in 14 cities

Construction on its first entertainment destination in Al Hamra district of Riyadh has begun

Balenciaga seeks damages from company that made controversial ad

Balenciaga seeks damages from company that made controversial ad

Balenciaga is seeking at least $25m in damages from the production company behind an ad campaign that has made the luxury fashion house the target of fierce criticism

teamlab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is 25% complete: DCT Abu Dhabi, Miral

Scheduled to be completed in 2024, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is set to be an immersive, inspirational space at the intersection of art and technology

Restaurant Review: Festive celebration awaits at Fi’lia

Restaurant Review: Festive celebration awaits at Fi’lia

Celebrate the holidays with Fi’lia and take advantage of the Christmas and New Years offer

The rapidly changing music industry landscape

With fans today embracing classic, modern and futuristic methods of consuming music, coupled with the recovery of live events from the pandemic, the outlook for the global music business is upbeat

Dnata

UAE’s dnata announces partnership with Amex GBT

As per the agreement, dnata will provide full end-to-end travel and meetings management services to Amex GBT’s customers in the region

Estée Lauder

Zegna to buy Tom Ford fashion operations in Estée Lauder deal

Estée Lauder is buying the Tom Ford brand and its intellectual property

Balenciaga is latest Twitter quitter amid exodus under Musk

Balenciaga is latest Twitter quitter amid exodus under Musk

Other companies have paused advertising on the platform, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Pfizer and General Mills

Sunset Hospitality Group secures $35m funding from Goldman Sachs

Sunset Hospitality Group secures $35m funding from Goldman Sachs

The hospitality firm plans to operate over 60 venues and grow its presence to 14 countries within the next twelve months

Why is franchising beneficial for business expansion?

Why is franchising beneficial for business expansion?

Walid Hajj, co-founder and CEO of Lavoya Group, shares how his company has franchised some of the fastest-growing global F&B brands and brought them to the UAE

Lorenzo Jooris on how Boredom can lead to creative, even brilliant, ideas, and is sometimes the motivational push we need to improve our lives

Insights: How boredom can unleash creativity

Boredom can lead to creative, even brilliant, ideas, and is sometimes the motivational push we need to improve our lives

WhatsApp allows users to hide 'online status', announces new 'Communities' feature

How can you overcome procrastination?

If you find yourself procrastinating at work or at home, consider what other interests you can introduce into your life to fulfill your purpose

Review: Dubai's new retro themed 'Peaches & Cream' Beach Club

Review: Dubai’s new retro themed ‘Peaches & Cream’ Beach Club

Just opened on September 15, this retro-themed lounge is located in Shoreline 1 Building on Palm Jumeirah

Dubai Fitness Challenge

A complete guide to Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022

The challenge, which starts on October 29, encourages residents and visitors to adopt a more healthier and active lifestyle by exercising 30 minutes daily for 30 days

Global Village opens, adds two new pavilions and more experiences

Dubai’s Global Village opens, ticket prices start at Dhs18

More than 175 rides, games and attractions are also available for guests to enjoy, including the new Global Village Big Balloon

Adidas ends partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Adidas ends partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Adidas would join Gap and Balenciaga fashion label in prematurely cutting ties with West

Dubai marks Diwali with celebrations across the city

Here’s what you can do in Dubai to celebrate Diwali

With retail offers, Diwali bazaars, live entertainment and fireworks, the festival of lights bring happiness and vibrance to the city

Netflix's new reality show Dubai Bling to start from October 27

Netflix’s new reality show ‘Dubai Bling’ to start from October 27

Dubai bling follows the stories of ten self-made millionaires living lavish livestyles in Dubai

Review: Maskerade evening brunch at Penthouse

Review: Maskerade evening brunch at Penthouse

The enchantment of medieval magic is conjured to life during the Maskerade evening brunch at the newly revamped jungle-styled restaurant

Global Village

Dubai’s RTA to resume four bus routes for Global Village’s 27th season

Global Village will open for visitors on Tuesday, October 25

Oikos Venezia: Combining Italian craftsmanship with innovation

Oikos Venezia: Combining Italian craftsmanship with innovation

Director of Oikos Atelier Dubai by Leonardo Da Vinci Group, Stefano Neri discusses how Oikos Venezia has mastered the art of manufacturing high-end architectural entrances

Restaurant Review: Levantine cuisine at Awani

Home grown Levantine restaurant Awani is influenced by the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and infused with Armenian and Arabic cultures

etihad-airways-and-armani-casa-launch-world-first-luxury-partnership

Etihad Airways, Armani/Casa partner to deliver a premium travel experience

Launching onboard in December, the partnership will further enhance Etihad’s premium offering, exclusively curated with designer Giorgio Armani

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor donates 100 vehicles to Dubai Police

UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor donates 100 cars to Dubai Police

The founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group donated a fleet of Mitsubishi Pajero SUVs