[Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2025, and is being reshared as the iconic Burj Khalifa celebrates its 16th anniversary.] There are some structures that are so integral to the fabric of a city that they become representations…
Fifteen years ago, on a breezy January evening, the world witnessed a spectacle unlike any other. As fireworks lit up the Dubai skyline and an intricate fountain show danced in tandem, a towering spire of glass and concrete officially claimed…
Long-time residents of the UAE might still recall the inauguration night of Burj Khalifa on January 4, 2010. Light, fire, and water joined forces to unveil the iconic 2,722-ft skyscraper as the dancing fountain swayed to the music and fireworks…
As the world geared up to welcome 2025, Dubai Mall became a central hub for tourists eager to witness the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks. Among them were Spanish tourists Yelko Rodriguez and Javier Nieto, who arrived at the mall at…
Some restaurants in Dubai have set a minimum spend of Dh5,000 per person for customers who wish to get a front-seat view of the famed Burj Khalifa fireworks on New Year’s Eve (NYE). The Instagrammable restaurant Ce La Vi will…
From 2025, employees and domestic workers across the UAE will be covered under a health insurance plan. Starting January 1, employers in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah will be required to get their employees a…
The UAE has announced a basic health insurance package for private sector employees and domestic workers in the Northern Emirates, starting from as low as Dh320 per year. Under the basic insurance package, there will be no waiting period for…
The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba will commemorate the UAE’s 53rd National Day with fireworks, drone displays, and heritage shows from Sunday, December 1, until December 3. The drone display will commence at 9:49 PM and will…
Nearly four months after it was first announced, the UAE Lottery has been officially launched. Tickets can be bought on the lottery’s official website www.theuaelottery.ae. Operated by The Game LLC, the venture is the first and only regulated lottery operation…
The UAE’s first and only regulated lottery operation has been officially launched. Featuring a ‘Lucky Day’ grand prize of Dh100 million, the inaugural live draw is scheduled for December 14. The UAE Lottery is managed by The Game LLC, an…
