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Dh40 million observatory to open in Dubai at the end of the year
DUBAI // A Dh40 million observatory will inspire the public to look to the stars when it opens at the end of the year. Construction began on the Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre in Mushrif Park a year ago and should be completed by December, when it will house the largest active public telescope in the
Dubai shortens rental dispute compensation process
Unsuccessful parties in Dubai rental disputes could have their bank accounts frozen within just two days of losing their case to facilitate payment of funds owed, under an agreement between Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the UAE Central Bank. At present, it can take up to six months for a Rental Disputes Centre (RDC) decision
flydubai partners with Booking.com to offer hotels to passengers
Dubai-based flydubai is partnering with Booking.com, the global online hotel booking operator, to add a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options to its website. Hotels.flydubai.com is powered by Booking.com and is designed to help passengers find the perfect stay that suits their preference and budget from over 954,000 accommodations world-wide. Ramesh Venkat, chief
Serviced apartment updates for the Middle East 2016
In the region, the highest average rates for serviced apartments are to be found in Manama, Bahrain, due to the city’s limited supply and the nature of Bahrain as a weekend getaway destination for many GCC nationals. The highest occupancy levels for serviced apartments are achieved in Abu Dhabi, followed by Riyadh, registering above 85%
How an exodus of professional workers is reshaping Qatar
Five years ago Samer Habib left the United Arab Emirates and moved to Qatar where he opened a restaurant that turned a profit serving Lebanese salads and sandwiches to expats. In June, the business folded. The European lawyers and Indian clerks who for years frequented Habib’s restaurant have been leaving the country in recent months,
Dubai South awards contracts worth $270mn
Dubai South has awarded contracts worth $270mn for a number of project developments, most notably in the city’s Residential District, adjoining the Expo 2020 Dubai site. The infrastructure and design contracts have been awarded to noted industry leaders, including Parsons Corporation, Atkins Global, Studio International Architects, Al Nasr, Tristar Engineering & Construction and the US-based
Connecting in Qatar
Life as an expatriate comes with multiple compressions. You leave behind family and friends in the quest to find a new home in a completely foreign environment. It consequently means days of isolation until you form a new circle of friends, which is often a difficult or long process. This often results in anxiety, homesickness
July 18, 2016
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New Dubai hotel to feature rooftop VOX cinema
Majid Al Futtaim and Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to open an Aloft hotel directly connected to City Centre Deira, Scheduled to open in 2018, the standout feature will be an outdoor rooftop VOX Cinema and a cinematic themed floor of rooms and suites. Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira will feature 304
Damac launches Beach at Navitas Hotel & Residences
DAMAC Properties has launched ‘The Beach at Navitas Hotel & Residences,’ a collection of golf and beach-style living apartments. The residences are set within the AKOYA Oxygen master development in Dubai. A collection of five towers, Phase 1 will see the release of three-bedroom apartments with prices starting at AED1.25 mn ($340,000) and with a
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