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The Hollywood actor refused any questions and instead opened proceedings with nothing but praise for His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai -- the city which Cruise says he had seen on a flight layover and knew he wanted to work in.

Residents on the higher floors of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower in Dubai, should end their day’s fast a few minutes later than those at ground level, a top cleric has said.

For the very first time, these designers will exhibit their design concepts side by side on the runway in a fashion event that is certain to amaze and inspire.SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS will present ‘Sens e of Two’ at the prestigious Armani Hotel in Dubai, UAE, on November 30th, 2011.

The Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala surpassed global New Year’s Eve celebrations with a record 1.7 million visitor turnout, as per official estimates. The event was also telecast via live satellite feed to over 1,000 global television channels, and live streamed to reach over 2 billion people.

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani launched Armani Hotel Dubai at Burj Khalifa yesterday. Last night he flung open the doors of his new gaff to celebrate.

Hot Hoteliers is holding its next networking event at Armani Prive at the Armani Hotel Dubai. Attendees are invited to explore the VIP lounge, which features a resident DJ and overlooks the Dubai Fountain. Hospitality industry employees are welcome on July 26 from 7:30.

The 38-year-old artist and architect was in Washington recently to help set up an exhibition of his work at the National Building Museum. Called "Lego Architecture: Towering Ambition," the show features 15 miniature models of some of the world's most famous buildings, built entirely out of Lego pieces. Did I say miniature? One of the works in the show is almost 18 feet tall and made from 450,300 Lego pieces. It's a copy of the Burj Khalifa, a brand-new skyscraper in Dubai that, at 2,717 feet, holds the record as the tallest building in the world.

The view of Dubai and the surrounding area from the Burj Khalifa’s 124th floor gives much to contemplate: the vast, multi-hued desert not far from the spectacular buildings, the deceiving serenity of the sea, the incredible development of the city and the wonders of modern engineering and architecture.

The DSF Carnival is set to draw huge crowds, especially since it has the potential to woo thousands of shoppers from nearby Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited shopping and leisure destination. The mall, which overlooks Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, attracted a record of over 54 million visitors in 2011, according to recently published figures.

For Hend Al Mutawa, the stakes are high. The Emirati designer is planning the world's highest fashion show on April 14 at At.mosphere on the 122nd level of the Burj Khalifa Tower. "I was looking for a venue for my debut solo fashion show and figured if I wanted it to be the best show, with the highest level of fashion, why not host in the highest venue in the world?