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Dubai Calendar events in December 2023 -Winter Garden at Habtoor Palace Dubai until 31 January

Dubai Calendar: Here’s a lineup of sport, festive, music, NYE events in Dec 2023

Dubai Calendar has revealed an exciting array of events in December, including DSF, Sole DXB, Winter Garden and other events

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Saudi’s SEVEN unveils SAR1.3bn entertainment destination in Aseer

The entertainment destination is centrally located between the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, and will be developed with an investment of over SAR1.3bn

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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature returns in Jan 2024

Tickets for the festival, along with the full speaker lineup and programme details, will be available for purchase starting December 14

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Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld expansion to add thrilling new experiences

Yas Waterworld is a part of Yas Island that includes attractions such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, CLYMB Abu Dhabi and Yas Bay Waterfront

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Global Village welcomes visitors to Mini World, its latest attraction

Visitors can sharpen their golf skills at Mini Golf, a 3,300 square-metre destination with an 18-hole mini golf course

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Dubai Airshow 2023: Here’s how you can watch spectacular flying displays daily

Teams putting on a show include Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team and Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE Air Force aerobatic display

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Global Village opens on Oct 18: fireworks, family fun on offer

The family theme park will be open for 194 days, ending the season on April 28, 2024

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Saudi Arabia launches ARDARA and lifestyle destination AlWadi in Abha region

ARDARA aims to provide investment and partnership opportunities for investors in hospitality, arts, culture, food and agriculture, retail and entertainment

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Capital Club Dubai: Bringing thinkers, innovators and leaders together

Capital Club Dubai, a forward-thinking global collective of business leaders and innovators, has carved a niche for itself in the emirate’s business ecosystem for over 15 years

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The Green Planet unveils brand-new ‘outdoor’ Nature Park in Dubai

Families can explore the park’s treehouse adventure trail and skyline walks, which feature nine viewing platforms and slides designed for ages four to 12

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

Women's World Cup Australia v England: Semi Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia, New Zealand 2023 Image Getty

Nike, Adidas bet big on World Cup football shirts and merch

The 2023 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England kicks off on Sunday, August 20 at Stadium Australia, in Sydney

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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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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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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

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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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

Global Village

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

Snow Abu Dhabi

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

Nakheel Marina

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

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

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Ramadan in Dubai: Here’s what’s happening during the Holy Month

Curated by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ festivities will run from March 23-April 21

Al Masar Park in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi unveils new park in Khalifa City

Al Masar Park has a 2.1-kilometre jogging track and features 2,841 trees, 58,000 shrubs, and ground-cover plants

Ramadan Wonders at Global Village

Ramadan in the UAE: New timings announced by Global Village

During Ramadan, the park will host a 30-piece arabesque orchestra performing twice every night on the main stage

International Boat Show

Dubai International Boat Show 2023 displays new innovations in marine industry

The show attracted more than 30,000 industry insiders who witnessed over 1,000 brands showcasing the latest advancements