It was pipped to the top spot by Dubai, while the Gulf of Mexico sailed in at third place. The locations were rated based on the clarity of the horizon, sea colour, sand quality, cleanliness, interesting features, air quality and the weather. Helping with …
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Dubai’s Emaar expects 20% costs reduction
The Dubai-listed developer Emaar Properties forecasts a 20% reduction in costs next year, according to press reports. That is the expectation of Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar’s Chairman, who was citing the developer’s latest budget, the Reuters news agency …
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Dubai Parks and Resorts holds private preview for workers
Dubai Parks and Resorts has given its construction workers a private preview of the destination they helped build. The Middle East’s largest integrated theme park destination company said in a statement that it hosted the event over a weekend as a sign …
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Dubai to be home to world's first nature-inspired mall featuring botanical wonders
Cityland Group, creators of the acclaimed Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, officially announced their plans for a new, nature-inspired Cityland Mall. Scheduled for launch in Q2 2018 with a connected access to Global Village, the single …
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Dubai will build the ‘world’s first nature-inspired mall’ featuring botanical wonders
Dubai is set to get yet another incredible construction, this time what developers are calling the world’s first nature-inspired mall featuring botanical wonders. Cityland Mall will house a sprawling 200,000 sq.ft. open-air garden. Image by Cityland Mall …
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Study: 83% of Dubai residents are happy
Dubai: Around eight in 10 Dubai residents currently consider themselves happy, and an overwhelming majority believe that they will still be happy five years from now. Some 83 per cent of the people of Dubai are happy today while 95 per cent predict that …
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Majority in UAE feel more financial pressure than …
Residents in the UAE feel they are under greater financial pressure and have to take more risks with their money, research by HSBC has found. This is despite the fact that many residents believe there are more choices in their life today. HSBC’s latest …
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Riverland Dubai opening: 5 things to know
This October 31, when the phased opening of the Dh10.5 billion Dubai Parks & Resorts begins, visitors will be first enticed by Riverland Dubai, the themed 234,000 square foot ‘reception’ area with a river at its centre. No tickets are required to …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Banks boost Gulf markets despite weak global environment
DUBAI Oct 27 Banking shares that had been beaten down earlier this month by fears of slowing global economic growth headed for a seventh day of gains on Thursday, boosting Gulf stock markets despite weakness in Asian bourses and oil prices. The Saudi bank …
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Dubai Islamic Bank wins two LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards – “Best Employer Brand” and “Most Social Executive in Private Sector”
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has won the distinguished accolade of “Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn” award at the LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards 2016. LinkedIn also recognized Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group CEO of DIB, with the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Banks boost Gulf markets in weak global environment
DUBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Banking shares that were beaten down earlier this month by fears of slowing economic growth in the region boosted several Gulf stock markets on Thursday, despite weakness in Asian bourses and oil prices. The Saudi bank sector has …
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Driverless vehicles to be part of public transport in Dubai soon
Dubai: Driverless vehicles could be part of the last mile solutions in Dubai in the near future, providing commuters door-to-door connectivity with Dubai Metro and other modes of transport. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is currently carrying out …
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Dubai: Where Business Meets Opulence
Thanks to its plush business districts, world class amenities and global accessibility, Dubai has emerged as one of the top financial centres of the world. With easy access and connectivity to the rest of the world, it has everything on offer to make for a …
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Watch: First look at UAE Hyperloop
The high-speed system, dubbed the Hyperloop One, will link the UAE capital with Dubai and drastically shorten the travel time between two cities. “We are in a new time now where you can develop a new transportation system in very few years and change the …
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‘UAE can make waves at wakesurfing’
told Gulf News. “It’s low impact and a low-injury sport, too.” Lagace added that the UAE’s weather and natural environment mean the sport should prosper here — if participants can display passion and commitment. “I am sure I can make rivals out …
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UAE receives 14 bids for Umm Al Quwain desal plant: reports
The UAE’s Federal Electricity and Water Authority has received 14 bids for a desalination project in Umm Al Quwain, reports The National. The project to design, build, finance, and operate a 45 million imperial gallons a day (205,000 m3/d) plant …
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Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish to sidestep Melbourne Cup in favour of Emirates
Trainer Charlie Appleby has decided to bypass Australia’s richest race to instead tackle the Group 1 Emirates Stakes (2000m) four days later after Winx’s connections opted out of the Emirates. The decision assures Matt Cumani’s Grey Lion a start …
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