They’re watching you: eye-tracking system spies on you online
User Vision’s software can tell where you've been peeking...and they'll tell brands about it...
May 17, 2011 2:04
The real reason organisers cut DSS and DSF schedules in half
Maybe there’s been a recognition that Dubai is in a shopping coma, but Precious de Leon thinks plans for shorter festival schedules are more about cost-efficiency and calling this one a spade.
May 8, 2011 5:38
A glass half full…for now
The UAE is on the receiving end of shifting interregional travel, but how sustainable is this surge, asks Precious de Leon.
March 27, 2011 5:09
Kipp has sour DSF grapes
Kipp’s upset we haven’t won a single journalism award for our contribution to and coverage of the Dubai Shopping Festival.
February 21, 2011 2:09
DSF: Time for change?
Year in, year out the DSF has pretty much stayed the same. Is it time for a fresh start? wonders Eva Fernandes.
January 31, 2011 5:17
Brace for wishful thinking
Apparently, we should brace ourselves for an invasion of British people who want to shop here to avoid UK tax increases. Not going to happen, says Kipp.
December 31, 2010 10:40
Summer loving
The most surprising thing about Dubai Summer Surprises this year could just be that more people than usual are looking forward to it, thinks Sam Potter.
June 16, 2010 5:14
Men don’t need daycare
A mall in Dubai has launched a man’s daycare area where women can leave their husbands for the day while they go shopping. Kipp is annoyed.
June 8, 2010 3:05Majid Al Futtaim to invest $3.5 billion in new shopping malls
Middle East developer to build new malls in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and the UAE, all for completion by 2014.
May 2, 2010 5:07Majid Al Futtaim Properties to invest $3.5 billion in four new shopping malls
Middle East developer to build new malls in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and the UAE, all for completion by 2014.
May 2, 2010 12:55
The ‘spoiled brats’ of the UAE
Where else in the world do 21-year-olds have $2,700 to spend on a single shopping trip?
April 5, 2010 7:06
From ‘bling’ to bargain basement
Dubai retailers are expected to drop their obsession with luxury, and start to offer goods at more competitive prices.
April 5, 2010 3:57
Malls on the line
For a country known for its love of conspicuous consumption, Lebanon has surprisingly few malls. But will the new wave of openings prove to be overkill?
February 10, 2010 9:45
Changing habits
According to a recent survey, many consumers in the UAE are dumping their favorite grocery brands to save money.
January 10, 2010 4:38
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43