StarFM partners with Visual Interactive Media to light up KidZania in The Dubai Mall

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VIM, a regional leader in display solutions, has provided the LED screen technology for StarFM Radio and installed at KidZania, a Mexican chain of family entertainment centers, located at Dubai mall, world's largest shopping mall located under Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

The Address Hotels + Resorts showcases finest choices for wedding planning at third annual...

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The Address Dubai Mall, the five star premium hotel adjoining The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, is hosting the annual The Address Hotels + Resorts Wedding Fair, that offers the entire array of wedding planning options under one roof.

Qatar joins tall building trend with a focus on sustainability and culture

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Over 150 key decision makers from the construction sector gathered to discuss tall building projects at the Tall Building India summit last month with a view to share state-of-the-art structural engineering, the role of constructing vertically, planning for a rapidly expanding population, sustainable solutions and best-practice project management strategies.

Downtown Dubai introduces new Trolley Bus tours

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The iconic attractions in Downtown Dubai, described as 'The Centre of Now,' can now be accessed by visitors with a new convenient addition - the luxury Trolley Buses. Emaar Malls Group, the shopping malls and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has introduced air-conditioned Trolley Buses, each with a capacity of 25 passengers to enhance the ease of access for visitors to Downtown Dubai.

American University in Dubai hosts SMAR 2011

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The first keynote presentation was given by Mr. Ahmad Abderazaq, the Executive Vice President and Head of High-rise and Complex Building Division at Samsung C&T Corporation, who was involved since the early stages of the design of the Burj Khalifa during his tenure at Skidmore Owings & Merrill, a civil engineering consulting firm in Chicago, as well as during the construction of the Burj. Mr. Abderazaq shared his experience with regard to the construction and operation of the skyscraper.

PwC relocates offices to Emaar Square

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PwC, the leading international professional services organisation, has relocated its Dubai staff to bigger, more spacious offices in Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai. The customised space of over 50,000 square feet was chosen to accommodate PwC's growing multinational staff in support of its ambitious growth plans, particularly on the UAE, to meet the needs of the market. PwC currently has nearly 600 people based in Dubai, representing 45 nationalities, plus almost 200 people based in Abu Dhabi and 15 in Sharjah.

Emirates GBC hosts networking event on ‘green supply chain’ on Feb. 23 in Dubai

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Emirates Green Building Council (Emirates GBC), an organisation aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, will host a networking event on 'How Masdar is Greening its Supply Chain - The Future Build Portal' on Feb. 23, from 7 to 8.30pm at The Address Dubai Mall hotel.

UAE’s top culinary talent battle it out to become ‘MasterChef’

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After an intense first round, four teams of the best, young culinary talent from leading hotels across the UAE will compete in the final of the Anchor MasterChef Challenge title later this week (15 February). In just two days time, chefs from The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina; The Address Downtown Dubai; Grand Millennium Abu Dhabi and Grosvenor House, Dubai, will be facing a 'mystery basket' round, which will test their culinary skill and creative flair to the limit.

Mideast political upheaval to boost Dubai tourism

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The fallout from the political upheaval in Egypt and other parts of the Middle East is likely to benefit Dubai's tourism industry as travellers seek out alternative destinations, according to a new report by CitiGroup.

Emaar Properties records 2010 annual net operating profit of Dhs3.034bn

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Emaar handed over 3,500 units in the UAE and internationally in 2010, including over 770 units in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building and over 420 units in international markets. In line with the business strategy of the Group to focus on the core sectors of property development, shopping malls & retail and hospitality, Emaar Properties transferred its healthcare and education assets to renowned service providers, which will contribute to additional recurring rental revenues in 2011 and later years.