Jeddah : The “Jeddah Winter Wonderland” zone officially opened its doors today, Friday (December 19), as part of the Jeddah Season 2025 festivities. Witnessing a remarkable turnout of visitors, it stands as the largest winter experience ever hosted in the Jeddah Governorate. Located on King Abdulaziz Road near the Corniche, Jeddah Winter Wonderland offers a comprehensive entertainment experience that blends snowy atmospheres with a world of adventure, live shows, and interactive activities. This unprecedented winter celebration will run for 60 days, showcasing the diversity and quality of entertainment options curated for all age groups. From its opening moments, the zone…
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek invites guests to welcome the New Year in dazzling Black & Gold glamour with Glitterati: New Year’s Eve Outdoor Party, taking place on 31 December from 8:30 PM at the stunning Creek View Terrace. Framed by the beauty of Dubai’s iconic Creek, this memorable celebration invites guests to spend a night under the stars, filled with festive spirit, dazzling performances, and a stunning fireworks show that lights up the city—from the Creek, across the Dubai Frame, and all the way to the Burj Khalifa. Guests will indulge in an extravagant culinary journey featuring over 200 exceptional dishes, curated…
Maintenance and safety assessments underway to ensure visitor wellbeing Ras Al Khaimah : Jebel Jais, the UAE’s premier mountain destination, has proactively closed all operations to conduct comprehensive safety assessments and maintenance following the significant weather conditions that affected the region between 17-19 December. Following the recent weather conditions, targeted maintenance is required across parts of the mountain to address standing water and ensure all areas meet Jebel Jais’ strict safety standards. As a precautionary measure, temporary road closure and essential maintenance work are currently in place. All operations at Jebel Jais will remain closed until further notice, allowing…
Dubai : Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) marks New Year’s Eve with one of the city’s most impressive celebrations yet — from spectacular midnight fireworks across multiple destinations to headline concerts, gala dinners and immersive waterfront entertainment. Residents and visitors welcome 2026 under Dubai’s winter sun with unforgettable DSF moments across the city. Midnight Fireworks Across Dubai As the clock strikes midnight, DSF Firework Nights illuminate three key destinations simultaneously: Souk Al Seef – 11:59 PM Bluewaters & The Beach JBR – 11:59 PM Hatta – 11:59 PM The citywide displays transform Dubai’s historic neighbourhoods, coastline and mountain landscapes into a…
Visitors to savour authentic Barbadian cuisine, culture, and connection in Bajan homes Travellers to Barbados seeking more than just sea, sun and sand can now experience genuine Bajan life through the relaunch of the “Dine with a Bajan” community tourism programme. Presented by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), this unique initiative invites visitors to savour authentic Barbadian cuisine while enjoying the warmth and hospitality of local families in their own homes. The official website for the programme, https://dinewithabajan.com/ launched on December 15th, 2025, offering visitors the opportunity to choose from eight unique hosts. As the world looks ahead to the bustling…
Stirling Hospitality Advisors, one of the region’s leading boutique hospitality advisory firms, has partnered with Avenew Development to oversee the launch of the St. Regis Residences on Dubai Islands, a flagship project set to anchor the destination’s luxury offering and redefine branded living on Dubai’s northern coastline. Appointed as the lead advisory partner, Stirling Hospitality Advisors will oversee the full feasibility, operator selection, and pre-development process for the hospitality and branded residences components. The project includes a comprehensive feasibility study for the hotel and an active operator search and negotiation for the development. Stirling is also driving the operator selection,…
Ring in 2025 at FireLake’s New Year’s Eve DSS Dinner! NEW YEAR’S EVE AT FIRELAKE GRILL HOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR Ring in 2025 at FireLake’s New Year’s Eve DSS Dinner! Celebrate with bold modern American flavors, small plates, five live stations, and indulgent sharing desserts. Sip premium drinks at our themed bars and dance into the new year with electrifying entertainment. COST AED 1450 per person Non Alcoholic Package AED 1850 per person Premium Booze package AED 695 per kid Package for kids aged between 6 and 12 DATE & TIME December 31st from 7PM to 2AM Last Order for…
Over €70 million transaction with the support of the Saudi Tourism Development Fund Riyadh : Arsenale S.p.A announces a strategic agreement with SIMEST (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group) for “Dream of the Desert”, the first Italian ultra-luxury train in Saudi Arabia, marking the Group’s entry into the Middle Eastern market. The transaction includes a joint equity investment of €37 million by Arsenale and SIMEST, alongside a €35 million loan provided by the Saudi Tourism Development Fund. The project stems from the agreement signed by Arsenale with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) for access to the national railway network. SIMEST is participating…
The Global 8000(1) is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM), and the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production of just 2,691 ft., making it the ultimate business aircraft Delivery of the Global 8000 aircraft took place at Bombardier’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in front of hundreds of employees, government officials, suppliers, media and special guests First Global 8000 customer, Patrick Dovigi was on hand to accept the keys to the first Global 8000 aircraft A loyal Bombardier customer for…
Shorofat Tantora will once again be a key highlight of Winter at Tantora Visitors will be treated to live musical performances from Incense Road balconies Shorofat Tantora takes place 25-26 December 2025 and 1-2 January 2026 AlUla : This Winter at Tantora, the streets of AlJadidah Arts District will once again come alive in rhythm and resonance as Shorofat Tantora returns to transforming balconies, courtyards, and walkways into a living tapestry of sound, storytelling, and shared emotion. A highlight of AlUla’s iconic winter festival, Shorofat Tantora invites visitors to pause, listen, and immerse themselves in an open-air musical experience unlike anywhere else in the world.…