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The actor, who famously climbed up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, has just released his latest action movie, ‘Jack Reacher’. And the 50-year-old says he is always happy to do his own stunts, despite sustaining some minor injuries along the way. Tom Cruise, who climbed up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for the latest Mission Impossible film - Ghost Protocol - says he loves doing his own stunts.

Dubai Luxury chocolate maker Ferrero Rocher has taken its brand to new heights, literally. On Friday, December 7, chocolate connoisseurs joined Italian Ambassador to the UAE Giorgio Starace and Ferrero Middle East and Africa General Manager Dott Magnarello during the unveiling of a 12-metre Golden Tower.

Usher stood in front of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on Sunday and he looked so small. The pose was sort of expected as the artist was standing in front of the tallest building in the world, but fans still couldn't take their eyes off the moment. The building is 160 floors tall and a magnificent centerpiece of Downtown Dubai, but it was Usher standing next to the big building that got the fan’s attention.

The world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, is illuminated in the colours of the national flag to mark the 41st National Day celebrations. A symbol of UAE’s civic pride, Burj Khalifa is saluting the nation’s visionary leadership and the spirit of solidarity that marks the 41st National Day celebration, with a spectacular illumination of the global icon featuring the colours of the national flag on the façade of the tower’s uppermost levels, until December 7.

Ramada Downtown Dubai, located in Dubai’s most prestigious and vibrant district, presents its sumptuous brunch promotion in celebration of the UAE’s 41st National Day on 2nd December. Celebrate this important event in the history of the country through a mouth-watering selection of Arabic and international cuisine from appetizer, main course and dessert at Orchid Restaurant for only AED99/ per person

A symbol of UAE’s civic pride, Burj Khalifa is saluting the nation’s visionary leadership and the spirit of solidarity that marks the 41st National Day celebration, with a spectacular illumination of the global icon featuring the colours of the national flag on the façade of the tower’s uppermost levels, until December 7.

You can now get a whiff of the Emirates with perfumes that claim to capture the smells of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in a bottle. The Scent of Departure company says it has collected what it believes are the best smells from both the emirates to “make your dreams come true”. The firm says that, after much research, it has captured “the essence of a city in a bottle”, claiming the Burj Khalifa’s “intense rose essence” is “wrapped in light and fresh citrusy accords found on Jumeirah Beach”.

“Dubai better be ready — it will be amazing,” insists American R’n’B sensation, Jason Derulo, of Ridin’ Solo singing fame1 who will be headlining the Dubai Caribbean Carnival’s concert’s first night. Derulo will be hitting the stage along with Bieber’s BFF, Jamaican-American rapper and singer, Sean Kingston, and rapper Bow Wow2 – with the three US rap and R’n’B artists all performing at Burj Park on the evening of Thursday November 1.

As orchestra performances go, they cannot get any higher. A philharmonic orchestra performance, set in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, serves as the musical backdrop for the newest television commercial of Emaar's Downtown Dubai, with inspiring footage reaffirming its position as 'The Centre of Now.'

Dubai gears up for Eid Al Adha with a plethora of activities for the extended festive weekend. If shopping malls are already buzzing with offers, then special events are organised to entertain residents and visitors alike. Meanwhile, the world’s tallest tower – Burj Khalifa - is all set to host visitors early morning on this Eid day to watch the sun rise over the emirate.