Explore more of Dubai for less with Yango Ride and Visa’s new discount offer As Dubai welcomes its peak wave of visitors, Yango Ride, the globally renowned ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, has teamed up with Visa to make getting around the city extra easy. As part of this limited-time offer, Dubai visitors can enjoy five discounted rides when …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction are partnering for an exclusive online auction to offer special Emirates Skywards membership numbers that come with Platinum tier status benefits valid for up to 20 years. Running from 17 December 2025 until 17 January 2026, bids can be made for special membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has unveiled a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International airport (DXB) cargo facility, developed in partnership with Dubai Police. The project marks a major step in the digital transformation of air cargo operations, combining real-time automation with enhanced security oversight. From a single high-tech …

Avari Towers Karachi has opened its Italian Food Festival for public dining from 12 to 14 December at Asia Live, following the exclusive inaugural gathering hosted earlier by the Consulate of Italy. The festival is part of Avari Towers’ continued commitment to introducing distinguished international culinary experiences to the city. For this special occasion, Chef Vincenzo De Liso has arrived …

Every New Year’s Eve in Dubai has energy, but not every venue places you under the fireworks.Amaya Dubai does. Located in Dubai Mall with an unobstructed view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, it ofers a setting designed for the kind of New Year memories people talk about for years the kind you can see, hear, taste, and …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel hosted an exquisite Lebanese Night at Bistro Rozana, bringing together fine dining, cultural exchange, and an elevated social experience under one roof. The evening was graciously hosted by the General Manager, Mr. Raza Abbas, who welcomed an esteemed gathering of diplomats and members of the diplomatic corps, including the Consul Generals and representatives …

Emerging culinary talent Chef Sabiha Kazmi showcased her creative flair at a winter cuisine showcase organized by Biz Today International, presenting a unique Thai–Indian fusion dish inspired by her multicultural journey and culinary training. Chef Kazmi is currently completing her professional culinary course from Masterclass Pakistan Institute, which offers an internationally recognized CTH (UK-certified) qualification. She is presently preparing for her …

Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Messinia, in the southwest Peloponnese steps into 2026 with the introduction of a series of immersive, multi-generational guest experiences inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. Creating a powerful narrative rooted in Homeric legacy, the new experiences are rooted in mythology, local culture, and authentic hospitality, inviting guests across The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, The Romanos, a …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, the Sultanate of Oman’s low-cost carrier, has inaugurated its new direct service to Abha in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, strengthening air connectivity between the two brotherly nations and supporting growing tourism flows between Oman and the Asir Region. The new route forms part of SalamAir’s ongoing expansion of its regional destination network. The inaugural flight departed from …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free is marking its 42nd anniversary with a special one-day pre-Christmas sale promotion, offering 25% discount on a wide range of products for 24 hours on 20th December. In what has become an annual tradition, the 25% discount offer will be available for all departing and arriving passengers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International …