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Global Village Season 28: Opening date, ticket prices, fireworks, circus and more

Global Village has introduced a 10 per cent discount on entry tickets purchased via its app or website

Arijit Singh's chaleya leads Official UAE Chart which launched on Sept 27 pic supplied IFPI

Official UAE Chart launches on Sept 27; here are the top 20 chartbusters

The new chart – the first of its kind in the UAE – now provides music fans, artists and industry alike the definitive weekly ranking of the top streaming tracks in the country

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi CEO of Miral announces the company's new CSR strategy 2023 image Miral

Miral to launch over 80 initiatives within 2 years under new CSR strategy

The company aims to create a transformational impact on the community through economic, social and environment initiatives that are aligned with UN SDGs

Emirati Women's Day 2023

Emirati Women’s Day 2023: 15 last-minute deals to gift the women in your life

There are many offers to choose from this weekend as the country gets to ready to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day

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Dubai: Over 15 million people visit public parks, leisure facilities in H1 2023

The entire area of Dubai Municipality’s public parks and recreational facilities spans 13 million square metres

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Barbie movie: Global ticket sales cross $1bn; set for Aug 10 release in UAE

Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was released in the US on July 21

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Supermoon in the UAE: Here are places to catch ‘sturgeon moon’ and ‘blue moon’

The night sky in August is a delight for stargazers with two supermoon set to occur after a gap of five years

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Saudi’s SEVEN breaks ground at new SAR1.3bn entertainment destination in Almadinah

SEVEN has upcoming projects across 14 cities across Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Khobar, Al Ahsa, Almadinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jizan, Buraidah and Tabuk

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You can now buy movie tickets in Dubai via the Careem app. Here’s how

Customers can search for, select and purchase tickets for movies playing at cinemas in Dubai – all within a few taps

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Expo City Dubai: A look at its key milestones since launch

As it continues to grow, Expo City Dubai will welcome more businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, organisations, academic and research institutions in addition to residents who live in its communities

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Dubai Calendar reveals list of events, games, activities over summer

The emirate will host musical and comedy shows by international and regional artists, and sports events such as Dubai Sports World and Dubai Women Running Challenge

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Travel with kids: 20 ways to do it hassle-free

As airports and airlines across the UAE service a record number of passengers, travel experts suggest tips and tricks to help you organise your travel

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World’s best hotels: Multiple Dubai luxury properties in the list

On the best hotels list, the scoring system resulted in many ties, with 20 hotels sharing the No. 5 spot

Dubai Parks organise second summer rush event at Al Mamaza Park Image Dubai Media Office

Summer Rush starts at Dubai’s Al Mamzar Beach Park

Summer Rush will run until July 9, offering fun leisure activities to residents and visitors

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Watch fireworks for free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi at these places

Eid Al Adha fireworks are being staged across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with some locations featuring firework displays for up to five nights

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Abu Dhabi Summer Shopping Season features special Eid Al Adha deals, events

Abu Dhabi has a full calendar of experiences through the Eid Al Adha holidays and the following summer weeks

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Shopping: Dubai Summer Surprises 2023 to go on until Sept 3

Dubai Tourism has made ‘Summer Surprises’ an annual festival that features concerts, raffles, and dining and shopping offers through the summer months

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Eid Al Adha 2023: Abu Dhabi extends mall timings for shoppers

The initiative will allow shoppers to enjoy longer mall opening hours throughout the week

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Dubai completes Dhs93m facelift of public beaches

Dubai Municipality said it will continue to carry out regular maintenance of its beaches and amenities as part of an annual plan valued at over Dhs15m

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New 10km walking trail set to open at this Dubai national park

Opening to the public on June 20, access to the trail will be free throughout the year

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Here’s when Global Village Season 28 opens; it’s earlier than expected

By opening earlier for Season 28, Global Village aims to ensure that guests can enjoy an extended period of entertainment, cultural diversity and attractions

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Snow Abu Dhabi opens doors today

Said to be among the world’s largest indoor snow park, the winter leisure destination features 20 rides and attractions

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Holiday homes in Dubai now need QR codes on entrances, here’s why

This code enables visitors and guests to conveniently scan it and access essential information about the operator of the holiday home and the relevant contact details for the Department of Economy and Tourism

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Nakheel launches luxury marina destination at Dubai Islands

Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands is poised to become the new home for superyachts, and can accommodate a total of 13 superyachts at a time

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Beach tourism: Dubai Municipality opens three new beaches for night swimming

Night swimming timelines at the beaches will be from sunset to sunrise, Dubai Municipality said

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Club Lab Golf launches in the Middle East with Dubai studio

The bespoke studio is equipped with the latest cutting-edge sports technology and the venue includes two practice bays with large launch monitors

Dubai Crocodile Park

Dubai Crocodile Park to open before Eid: Ticket prices revealed

Home to 250 Nile crocodiles, visitors will be offered the opportunity to witness the creatures from various points of view, including close-up and underwater

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EU inches closer to digitalise Schengen visa procedure

The proposal aims to make the visa application procedure more efficient and to improve the security of the Schengen area

SEVEN brings world's first Play-Doh attraction to KSA

World’s first PLAY-DOH attractions to be launched in Saudi Arabia

The PLAY-DOH centres will open in eight locations in Saudi Arabia over the next 10 years

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World largest aquarium to open in Abu Dhabi in May

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s eight realms are spread across five indoor levels,spanning an area of approximately 183,000 square metres