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2022-11-10 13:03:01 In yesterday's post, we showcased the first part of 2023's retail calendar.

It's time to continue! Here is the second part of the Dubai 2023 events you should not miss:

● This year's Back to School campaign (August 7 - September 3, 2023) supports sales of school supplies through malls and retailers and offers great deals for the whole family.

● Dubai Fitness Challenge (October 28 – November 26, 2023): there residents and visitors are encouraged to commit to 30 minutes of activity, every day for 30 consecutive days.

● Diwali in Dubai (November 3 – 16, 2023): Enjoy amazing musical performances, delicious food, Diwali promotions, and jaw-dropping fireworks displays during Dubai's 'Festival of Lights’.

● UAE National Day (December 1 – 3, 2023): It is a celebration of the UAE's unity and continued growth that includes three days of festivities, including special retail promotions and firework displays in Dubai to honor the nation and its people on UAE National Day.

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2022-11-10 09:03:06 The countdown for Ramadan, the month of fasting and spiritual detox, has begun with only 135 days left for the holy month.

According to astronomical calculations, the holy month will fall on March 23 (Thursday) and ends on April 20. (Thursday).

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, expected that Ramadan will begin on March 23, 2023, and last for 29 days.

He clarified that the new crescent moon of Ramadan will be seen on Tuesday, March 21 at 21:23 pm. Al Jarwan expected Eid Al Fitr to fall on Friday, April 21.

On the first day of Ramadan, UAE residents who observe Ramadan will fast for about 13.30 hours, while they will fast for 14.13 hours on the last day of the holy month.

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2022-11-09 18:44:53 Events in the 2023 Retail Calendar will make Dubai one of the top destinations worldwide!

Most expected events in 2023:

● Dubai Shopping Festival (December 15, 2022 – January 29, 2023): DSF, the region’s longest-running shopping festival.

● Spring/Summer Collection Launch will highlight the latest offerings in fashion and drive sales through the support of major and local brands across the city.

● Dubai Food Festival (April 28 – May 7, 2023) will be a great opportunity to explore Dubai’s wide variety of gastronomic experiences and offers.

● The 3-Day Super Sale takes place twice a year, with iconic brands and retail stores offering discounts of up to 90% over three days at malls and shopping venues across Dubai. The exact dates will be revealed closer to the events.

● Dubai Summer Surprises (July 29th - September 3rd, 2023): The return of DSS will bring fun events, offers, and promotions.

Which of these events do you plan to visit

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2022-11-09 14:00:47 Binghatti plans to build the world's tallest residential skyscraper in Dubai. In the process, the developer has coined a new term – ‘hyper-tower’.

For this project, Binghatti has partnered with Jacob & Co, a luxury jewelry and watch brand.

The new tower will be in Business Bay, and the plan is to raise it to more than 100 floors.

There will be five penthouses at the tower, which draws a direct line to Jacob & Co.’s legacy in watch- and jewelry.

Three types of penthouses will be available, each named after a flagship Jacob & Co timepiece - Fleurs De Jardin, Astronomia, and Billionaire. Similar influences will also be evident in the interior designs of the penthouse collection.

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2022-11-09 09:02:59 Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a delay on Al Mustaqbal and Al Zaa'beel 2nd St between Nov 8 and Nov 10, 2022, during Gulfood Manufacturing.

Moreover, the authority urged motorists to leave early and use alternative routes to reach the event.

A showcase of food technology and ingredient innovation, Gulfood Manufacturing (GFM) is the region's leading food processing and packaging event.

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2022-11-08 19:02:02 About 80 per cent of parking payments in Dubai are done via mobile phone apps and text messages.

About 9,000 payments a day are done through WhatsApp. This mode of payment lets motorists save the 30-fil charge that comes with paying the fee via SMS.

Payments can be made by QR code stickers attached to parking machines and signs using the App Clip. A major advantage of the application is that there will be no need to download the RTA Dubai app or register for the service.

Furthermore, WhatsApp payments were overhauled through the Mahboub chatbot, as well as the Dubai NOW mobile app, which displays nearby locations on an interactive map and allows motorists to pay by credit card.

How do you pay for parking in Dubai? Tell us in the comments

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2022-11-08 13:34:05 On Tuesday, November 8, UAE skygazers will be able to witness a penumbral lunar eclipse and a blood moon.

A total lunar eclipse will be visible in many parts of the world, but not in the UAE.

There will be a total eclipse in Dubai at 2:16 pm and it will end at 3:41 pm below the horizon. Due to this, we cannot see the full phase of the lunar eclipse from Dubai.

At 5:33 pm the Moon rises in Dubai at 0.2 degrees below the flat horizon and the Moon is entirely above the horizon in Dubai at 5:36 pm when the eclipse achieves its maximum intensity. As a result, Dubai may only see a penumbral lunar eclipse, which lasts until 5:58 pm.

According to Nasa, after today's eclipse, the next total lunar eclipse will not be repeated until March 14, 2025.

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2022-11-08 09:02:02 Dubai residents can pay their utility bills and track electricity and water consumption via WhatsApp in minutes!

Here are the services available on Dewa’s WhatsApp account:

• Supply Management
• Billing
• Smart Response
• Track Services Requests
• Consumption Management
• Bill Payment
• Methods of Payment
• Pay for a Friend
• Auto Pay
• Refund Service
• Billing Transaction History
• Slab Tariff
• Tariff Calculator

How to use Dewa's WhatsApp service?

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone and add the number - 04 601999999 as a contact.
2. Next, enter "Hello" in the chat. You will receive a welcome message from Dewa with the option to choose why you are contacting them.
3. Choose number 1 for the consumer. You will then get a list of services you can use.

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2022-11-07 19:03:02 The UAE residents woke up to a world in which almost all restrictions on Covid security have been lifted. Nearly three years after the pandemic disrupted everyday life, things are back to normal.

The only three Covid rules that remain as on November 7 are:

Health facilities and centres for people of determination must continue to use masks
Those infected with Covid-19 will continue to be isolated for five days.
Organisers of sporting events and activities may request Covid tests or vaccination certificates based on the type or importance of the event.

What do you think of the softening of the restrictions connected with Covid?

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2022-11-07 12:37:29 In the early hours of Monday morning, firefighters battled a large blaze at a high-rise in Downtown Dubai.
The flames spread throughout the entire 35-story building.

By dawn, the flames were out, but a large part of the facade was charred.

Developer Emaar built the building as part of a tower complex called 8 Boulevard Walk.

Dubai Police and civil defence authorities are being contacted for details.

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