Dubai

2022 - 4 - 29

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Amir Khan lets cameras inside his luxury Dubai mansion after ... (Daily Mail)

The 35-year-old filled his fans with envy as he opened the doors to his lavish Dubai mansion, for the Series Two premiere of Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton ...

'They parked their car in front of the Range Rover. At least one had a cosh. He said: 'I don't feel safe in London anymore and just need to get away for a few days. Sadiq Khan is doing a terrible job and this huge increase in gun and knife crime is happening under his watch. Dazzling: Amir is pictured wearing the watch at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, April 16, 2022. It's disgusting what has happened to London and what happened to me.' But then I realised that the guy closest to Amir had put the gun up to his head, and a second guy behind him was also carrying a gun,' Miss Makhdoom continued. I'm a hard-working family man who wants to earn good money and live a decent life. I was just a little bit behind Amir, so I didn't really know what was happening to start with. Uh oh: Moments later the pair robbed the British former world champion boxer of his £72,000 Franck Muller Vanguard Chronograph watch before speeding off. after being robbed of his £72,000 luxury watch at gunpoint in East London last week 'Amir is so good to his fans, and he'll stop for photos and stuff like that. after being robbed of his £72,000 luxury watch at gunpoint in East London last week.

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Maldives, Mauritius, Dubai among top destinations booked for Eid al ... (Al Arabiya English)

The Maldives, Mauritius, Dubai, Bangkok, Cairo, Paris, and London are the top travel destinations booked by Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) residents for.

After officially opening up to the world last year, it has since expanded its flight services, operating flights from various airlines in Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s budget airlines FlyDubai. “Mauritius is also considered by many a good choice for an affordable luxury tourism. Also, Thailand is a new destination for Saudi Arabia with the easing of restrictions to travel there,” the Dubai-based carrier added. “Eid holiday is a popular time to travel for UAE nationals and residents. This, in addition to other factors like air connectivity helped keep these destinations quite popular.” “These destinations have been the top destinations for travel pre and during the pandemic, and we are seeing a further surge in demand due to the relaxation of travel restrictions,” Emirates said in an email.

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Dubai Welcomes The Return Of Both A Food Festival And A ... (Forbes)

These two culinary events, plus the upcoming release of a MICHELIN guide, will celebrate the Emirate and city's dining scene.

Indocine is the Middle Eastern outpost of this French-Vietnamese establishment headed by executive chef Steve Nguyen. A paella masterclass is scheduled from May 3 t0 May 5 at SUQ at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai Jumeirah Beach. The resort’s Chef Eduardo Torres will be the instructor. Reif Kushiyaki is founded by Singaporean Chef Reif Othman, whose restaurant’s name is a nod to the Japanese snack-like street food skewers. Three-course dinner menus will begin at a cost of AED 150 per person. Scheduled for May 3, 5 and 10, the series will unveil freshly baked sourdough pizzas, followed by an all-chocolate tasting menu, as a dessert presentation. The festival’s programming will encompass a wide variety of epicurean experiences at various restaurants and dining establishments.

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Dubai property sets record for price per square foot (The National)

Bulgari Resort and Residences apartment sells for $3437 per square foot.

The property market in the UAE, the second-biggest Arab economy, has made a strong recovery from the pandemic-driven slowdown as the country’s economy improves on the back of fiscal and monetary measures. Dubai registered 25,972 property transactions in the first quarter of this year, the highest number of quarterly deals since 2010, according to Mo’asher, the emirate’s official sales price index issued by the Dubai Land Department in partnership with Property Finder. An apartment at the Bulgari Resort and Residences in Dubai has set a new record for the highest price per square foot in the city.

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SA woman bound for Dubai nabbed with a dozen rhino horns at OR ... (SowetanLIVE)

A South African woman leaving the country for Dubai was nabbed this week with 12 rhino horns in her luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in ...

“This led to a physical inspection of the luggage and box in which 12 pieces of rhino horn, weighing 30.7kg, were found. The passenger and the rhino horns were handed to the police, after which a criminal case was opened for investigation,” Sars said. A South African woman leaving the country for Dubai was nabbed this week with 12 rhino horns in her luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, according to the SA Revenue Service (Sars).

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DFF celebrates the city's growing profile as one of the world's most ... (mediaoffice.ae)

Celebrating Dubai as a global culinary capital, Dubai Food Festival will showcase the city's most exciting gastronomy offerings and remarkable epicurean ...

The Beach, La Mer and City Walk will also be offering exclusive dine and win promotions as well as live bands and entertainment. To celebrate the annual festival, malls and attractions around the city will be offering exclusive dining deals, offers and fun for the whole family. Diners can get 20 per cent off at Tresind during DFF and enjoy an exclusive food menu and special mango dessert for DFF at Orfali Bros. DRW bookings are now open and spaces are limited, so reservations must be made in advance. Diners will be able to enjoy irresistible dishes made using the freshest ingredients – all at an attractive price that saves customers up to 50 per cent when dining out. Over two weeks, the 2022 Festival will shine a light on Dubai’s rich culinary diversity, authentic and homegrown cuisine, gastronomic innovation, and exceptional value for money.

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Driven Properties sells highest recorded price of $3439 per sqft in ... (Construction Week Online)

A record-breaking price of $3,439 per square foot was achieved for a 3-bedroom unit in Bulgari Resort and Residences, making the transaction the highest ...

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SA woman bound for Dubai nabbed with a dozen rhino horns at OR ... (TimesLIVE)

A South African woman leaving the country for Dubai was nabbed this week with 12 rhino horns in her luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in ...

“This led to a physical inspection of the luggage and box in which 12 pieces of rhino horn, weighing 30.7kg, were found. The passenger and the rhino horns were handed to the police, after which a criminal case was opened for investigation,” Sars said. A South African woman leaving the country for Dubai was nabbed this week with 12 rhino horns in her luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, according to the SA Revenue Service (Sars).

Dubai Food Festival to commence on 2nd May with an appetising ... (WAM EN)

DUBAI, 29th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Celebrating Dubai as a global culinary capital, Dubai Food Festival will showcase the city's most exciting gastronomy ...

The Beach, La Mer and City Walk will also be offering exclusive dine and win promotions as well as live bands and entertainment. To celebrate the annual festival, malls and attractions around the city will be offering exclusive dining deals, offers and fun for the whole family. Diners can get 20 percent off at Tresind during DFF and enjoy an exclusive food menu and special mango dessert for DFF at Orfali Bros. During DFF 2022, diners in the city will be able to enjoy exclusive menus, price offers, special dishes and masterclasses from a number of the city’s most-loved concepts, including Akiba Dori’s kids pizza classes whereby kids can customise their own pizzas. Diners will be able to enjoy irresistible dishes made using the freshest ingredients – all at an attractive price that saves customers up to 50 percent when dining out. Over two weeks, the 2022 Festival will shine a light on Dubai’s rich culinary diversity, authentic and homegrown cuisine, gastronomic innovation, and exceptional value for money.

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City Walk, La Mer and The Beach launch raffle during Dubai Food ... (Time Out Dubai)

Dubai Food Festival is approaching and who doesn't love the chance of scooping up a prize after a delicious meal? Not that you needed an excuse to make the ...

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Dubai Unveils $100M Venture Capital Startups (pymnts.com)

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a $100.7 million venture capital finance fund that's aimed at helping startups across the ...

“We are committed to create a vibrant business environment and provide the opportunities to promote excellence,” said bin Mohammed in a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office. “With a flexible legislative system, robust financing tools, an effective regulatory environment and most importantly, dynamic public and private sectors, Dubai has established itself as the city of entrepreneurs and risk-tolerant investors. The Venture Capital Fund for Startups will launch in June with plans to “promote the economic growth of the emirate and consolidate its position as a global center for financial technology (FinTech) and innovation in investment capital,” a tweet from the Executive Office said. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved a $100.7 million venture capital finance fund that’s aimed at helping startups across the region and promoting its plans to become a global FinTech powerhouse, according to a report in The National News.

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Dubai Food Festival 2022 reveals full line-up (Gulf News)

To be held from May 2–15, DFF will shine a light on Dubai's rich culinary diversity.

Dubai is home to 16 restaurants shortlisted in the MENA 50 Best Collection. For DFF 2022, a special line-up of experiences will be available at a selection of these famous eateries. Enter this competition to promote your favourite budget hidden gem eateries. Bookings are now open and spaces are limited, so reservations must be made in advance.

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OR Tambo passenger intercepted trying to smuggle rhino horn to ... (The South African)

An OR Tambo International Airport passenger was caught by SARS customs officials trying to smuggle rhino horns into Dubai.

SARS and the law enforcement agencies will spare no efforts to ensure they are brought to book,”said SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. The passenger together with the rhino horn were handed to thethey said. The luggage contained 12 pieces of rhino horn weighing 30.7 kilograms.

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