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Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
ICO launches summer campaign worth Dhs28m
The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has announced the launch of its 2025 summer campaign, targeting the implementation of projects valued at Dhs28 million. The campaign aims to carry out dozens of charitable initiatives both within and outside the UAE, as part of the Organisation's efforts to support underprivileged families, orphans and vulnerable communities during the summer period. Dr Khalid Abdul Wahab Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the ICO, stated that the campaign complements a series of charitable initiatives undertaken throughout the year, all of which seek to improve the lives of thousands of families around the world. He noted that the campaign will include the provision of electrical appliances, well-drilling and maintenance projects, water distribution via tankers, and the supply of drinking water to workers and worshippers, among other humanitarian efforts. Dr. Al Khaja commended the support and generous contributions of benefactors, whose donations facilitate aid delivery to the most vulnerable. He also expressed his gratitude to the Organisation's charitable partners, including humanitarian institutions, work teams, and all contributors to the support and development of needy communities globally. Recently, the ICO reported the successful completion of its 2025 Ramadan campaign, with the total value of its charitable projects amounting to Dhs165 million across 23 nations. Key achievements of the campaign include the distribution of 315,000 Iftar meals in highly impoverished regions and 22,000 food parcels facilitating Iftar in over 450 disadvantaged villages internationally. Within the UAE, the organisation also delivered 300,000 Iftar meals, 3,500 Ramadan food baskets, and 80,000 Fitra (Zakat Al-Fitr) contributions to support families in need. Beyond food aid, the campaign funded the building of 258 mosques, supported the drilling of 1,000 water wells in areas facing water scarcity, and provided assistance to 60,000 orphans. WAM
What's On
30-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- What's On
4 of the best places to get a mobile spray tan in Dubai
A whole new person in just 20 minutes… Look, some of us are not born with genes that give us gorgeous natural tans even though we live in a sunny country. We are born with pale skin, freckles and we go red in the sun, not a lovely bronze shade. In this case, we need a little help with tanning and an artificial one is the way to go. There are lots of places for a mobile spray tan in Dubai that will come to your home with all you need… BRONZ'D BRONZ'D Dubai is a British, female-owned business and has over 6 years experience in spray tanning. The ingredients are natural, vegan and cruelty free which is always a good idea when you're putting something all over your body. During the spray tan, they'll even use drying powder to help speed the process along without leaving marks. You can choose from different services, the Express Tan, Dhs300 which you rinse after a few hours, but if you're strapped for time, you may want to opt for the 20-Minute Tan and rinse after 20 minutes to an hour, for Dhs350. If you're looking for a mobile spray tan in Dubai, this one comes recommended. @bronzddxb Desert Tan Desert Tan is run by a British spray tan artist whose main aim is to make you look good and feel good. Rachel has years of experience in tanning and uses all cruelty-free, organic products to get the best result. There are two solutions to choose from, standard or express and cost Dhs185 for a spray tan in your own home. A package of 3 is 495 or if you have a group of more than three people to be tanned at the same location it's Dhs165 each. @deserttan_dxb Glo Tan Glo Tan Dubai pride themselves on giving a perfect tan every time, they arrive to your house, pop up their spray tan tent and get cracking but not before discussing the aftercare in depth with you and moisturising your hands and feet thoroughly. Glo Tan have a team of 7 experts and make the process super quick and easy. @glotandxb Spray Tan Dubai Spray Tan Dubai actually serve all of the Emirates so no matter where you are, you can be tanned. They use all organic products and make sunless tanning super easy. Their technicians have years of experience, tanning all sorts of skin types and bodies. They often do summer discounts too so you'll be able to save some cash while staying tanned. If you want an unlimited package of spray tans for a month it's only Dhs675 per person. @spraytandxb You may also like: 23 of the best hair and beauty salons in Dubai Images: Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
11-03-2025
- Business
- What's On
11 transportation systems coming to the UAE
We have several upcoming megaprojects to look forward to in the UAE, from brilliant new hotel openings to historic museums, man-made island developments, and malls, just to name a few. Additionally, we have plenty of new transportation systems coming to the UAE that we can't wait for. Now, as we already know, the UAE is home to several public transportation systems, including the very (very…) popular Dubai Metro, tram system, monorail, and water taxis, but it will be home to much more. 3 of 12 Here are 11 transportation systems coming to the UAE Across the UAE Etihad Rail One of the UAE's most ambitious travel projects is the 1,200km long Etihad Rail network. The massive project will link the seven emirates together but has plans for future ambitions that extend beyond our borders into the rest of the GCC. In fact, in September, the UAE signed a contract to work with Jordan on constructing a 360km rail network. Could this be the first tentative steps of the next phase of inter-regional passenger travel for the GCC? For those traveling within the UAE, Etihad Rail has stated it will take just 57 minutes from Abu Dhabi city to Dubai and 105 minutes from Abu Dhabi city to Fujairah. But it's not just passengers the new upcoming rail system will ferry. It will also transport cargo, and, as per Etihad Rail, commercial freight operations have already begun. As for the passenger trains, we may have to wait a while, but we are checking for updates from this project and posting important milestones here. Dubai RAILBUS On February 10, 2025, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a brand new mode of transportation at the World Government Summit: a RAILBUS in Dubai. It will be a sustainable future mass transit system powered by solar energy, thus making it a sustainable and efficient public transport solution. The system aligns with UAE Net Zero Strategy 2050 which aims to make 25 per cent of all trips in Dubai autonomous by 2030. It will be made using 3D printing technology using recyclable materials and will be able to carry 40 passengers. It will move on tracks across the city through a network of bridges. Read more here. Dubai Loop The Dubai Loop is a huge upcoming project between Dubai and Elon Musk. The main aim of the new underground transportation project, is, of course, to ease traffic. Musk stated that although airspace is a great mode of transportation to help stop congestion, it can be a challenge, especially in bad weather. He also pointed out it can be noisy and generates a lot of wind force. With the Dubai Loop, Musk describes it as a 'wormhole', where in you board from one part of the city, and then you're out in another part. Further details were not revealed about the project, but we will be keeping our detective hats on as we can't wait to learn more. Read more here. Seaglider The Seaglider will transit passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi setting you back just Dhs165. The fully electric craft is a cross between a glider (a light aircraft) and boat. It combines the speed of an aircraft with the accessibility of a boat and is designed for travel between coastal cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It essentially uses the 'wing-in-ground effect' – a technology that has been around for over 60 years. It will be able to travel up to speeds of 290kph cutting down travel times. Read more here. Driverless taxis In 2021, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, announced the signing of an agreement between the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise, a leading US-based autonomous vehicle company that will operate self-driving taxis and ride-hailing services in the emirate. The agreement supports Dubai's 2030 vision for self-driving technology. It also makes Dubai the first non-US city in the world where Cruise will commercially operate these vehicles. These self-driving vehicles are expected to significantly improve road safety levels, as over 90 per cent of accidents are due to human errors. The vehicles are all-electric, environmentally friendly, and capable of serving a wide range of clients from different community segments, including seniors and people of determination. The latest update on driverless cars was in December 2023, when His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, went on the first test ride of Cruise autonomous electric vehicle. Tests will continue, and RTA will announce a registration process allowing selected members of the public to use the Cruise ride-hailing app to experience the new mode of transportation. Flying taxis Sounds like a scene out of The Jetsons, but yes, Flying Taxis will soon be a reality in Dubai. These sky-high taxis will be able to take off vertically with a maximum speed of 322km/h – an impressive speed given they will be a zero-emission form of transport. It will be able to carry four passengers plus a pilot with a range of 161 kilometers. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed models of aerial taxi stations developed by the RTA. The initial launch will connect four main areas of Dubai: Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area), Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport, and Palm Jumeirah. In February 2025, RTA displayed a prototype at the futuristic Museum of the Future. According to the Dubai Ruler, the emirate will commence its aerial taxi service in the first quarter of 2026. Read more here. Ras Al Khaimah: Dubai isn't the only cities exploring this new air mobility, as Ras Al Khaimah has also just confirmed its plans to introduce air transport to the emirate by 2027. We've been told the flying taxis from Al Marjan Island to Jebel Jais in RAK will take just 20 minutes. Read more here. And in Abu Dhabi: Flying taxis will see their first test flights taking off in the coming months. Archer, the US-based eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturer, has confirmed plans to launch its Midnight aircraft in the capital in 2025, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA). The goal? To get passengers in the air before the end of 2025, cutting long commutes down to just minutes. Here's all you need to know about flying taxis. Read more here. Driverless pod rail system At Gitex Global 2024, Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled plans for another new way to get around town that could see us saying goodbye to sitting in Sheikh Zayed Road traffic. The Floc Duo Rail is a self-driving, futuristic-looking electric pod rail system, and could become a hassle-free way to travel around Dubai. It will be able to operate both suspended in the air and on the ground and could help passengers get either from A to B, or be used to take multiple passengers from certain points to other transport networks, such as the Dubai Metro. Read more here. Sky Pods These dangling cable car-looking contraptions are more correctly titled 'Suspended Transport Systems'. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the UAE, approved the 65km long network as part of Dubai's Smart Mobility Strategy. The service will connect Umm Suqeim Street, Al Khor, and Zabeel. Manufacturers claim it can reach speeds of up to 150kph and because they're group transit and solar-powered, they can be five times as energy efficient as current-gen electric vehicles. Read more here. Electric abra In May 2023, Dubai's RTA announced that it had begun trial operations of the 'First Autonomous Electric Abra'. According to HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, the aim of launching the electric abra is to 'convert 25 per cent of the total mobility journeys in Dubai into self-driving journeys by 2030′. The electric abra will have reduced noise and zero carbon emissions and can operate and run fully 'autonomous procedures independent of the captain'. The abra will be able to detect obstacles in the navigational path and intervene to avoid a crash during the journey and can even notify the control center of deviations from the operating plan. Read more here. Sharjah Sky Pods Sharjah's high-speed electric sky pods will not only transport passengers between the emirates but also cargo at speeds of up to 100kmph. The Sky Pods are a hanging transport system made up of individual unicars connected by a long cable suspended above the ground. Tests are being conducted at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). After successful testing, Sharjah will announce the construction of its routes within Sharjah city with plans for the pods to connect with other emirates to follow. Hyperloop The journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi can take up to two hours by road. With the arrival of the Hyperloop though, passengers can travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in just 12 minutes. The train can reach speeds of up to 1,000 km per hour which is three times faster than high-speed rail and more than 10 times faster than traditional rail. An animated video shared by Virgin Hyperloop in January 2022 shows exactly what it will be like to ride the super-fast transport. Read more here. Not much has since been announced about this project, and we are unsure if the project is shelved; however, plans to develop the passenger line in Italy (by 2029) may get the interest going again. Images: Social/Supplied
What's On
06-02-2025
- What's On
I tried new Burj Khalifa lunch with unlimited rosé – the price surprised me
Are you afraid of heights? If you're not, great. If you are, don't look down (literally, on the page). I've come to the Instagram haven that sits on the 122nd floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The venue recently launched two new business lunch menus from Saturday, February 1. One is the new daily Refined Business Lunch menu, running from 12pm to 3pm, offering four courses for Dhs195, three for Dhs165 and two for Dhs145. The other is the Dhs325 Stylish Rosé Lunch, which runs every Saturday and Sunday between 12pm and 3pm, offering three courses and unlimited rosé during those hours. I've come to review the latter on a cloudy Sunday, craving an afternoon bite. Getting there is an experience in itself, with an elevator propelling other diners and I to the 123rd floor in barely a blink. Linguine at Dubai Once there, you'll need to head down one floor through a winding staircase, where you're met by a receptionist standing over a see-through desk containing golden ornaments. I pull up a window seat in the lounge that gives me the most incredible view of the city looking west. Tell the waiter you'll need a little longer to order, because you're going to want to admire, gaze and (of course) snap. Even a toilet break will stop you in your tracks as you tower above skyscrapers and roads that make cars look like marching ants. When you're (finally) done admiring the views, you'll have your pick of starters, main courses and desserts. While you're deciding, grab a glass of rosé, which is unlimited and doesn't compromise on quality. Given the view and three courses that fill (I'll come to that later), Dhs 325 pleasantly surprised me. As an experience for a guest you're hosting, for example, the views in isolation would be top-tier. So to add an affordable lunch option is very handy indeed. I start with the smoked salmon salad. Tiny boiled eggs decorate the bowl, with the sleek fish making for a light, tasty start to my afternoon. Burj Khalifa views There's also a soup of the day, on this particular day pumpkin, if carbs are what you need on a lazy Sunday. For a main, go for the Linguine. Soft vegetables and homemade pasta coated in rich, comfort-food friendly tomato sauce hit the spot. As you'd expect in such luxury surroundings, its presentation, decorated in chives, will have you whipping out that phone for a Story. To finish, I go for the Chocolate option. This is something you'll want to film, as the waiter will pour chocolate sauce over a bubbling surface of hazlenut foam. Allow it to settle, and then get stuck into the ice cream underneath. Complaints? Very few. Sounds obvious, but don't come here if you're afraid of heights. Window seats don't just have a view from the 122nd floor, you are positioned shoulder-to-shoulder with the window. Personally? I liked it, but if you're prone to that queasy feeling in your stomach, then avoid. The verdict The Stylish Rosé Lunch menu, at Dhs325, is among the best value-for-money lunch options in the city right now. If you were showing someone round Dubai for the first time, it's the perfect way of ticking off an iconic attraction with good, affordable food. Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
