Dubai Metro's Green Line launches on 9 September adding a further 18 stations and 23 km to the existing rail network. Dubai Metro's Green Line launches on 9 September adding a further 18 stations and 23 km to the existing rail network.

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Calendar of events
The new Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment has launched the Dubai Calendar, an official reference point for festivals, exhibitions, cultural and sports events to keep hotels, operators and airlines informed of what's going on in Dubai.

Events this month include:
Shoppiesta: Eid Concert
31 Aug - 4 Sept
Dubai Duty Free Seniors Cup
10 September
www.dubaicalendar.ae

Star treatment
DTCM has announced the launch of a new hotel classification scheme that will broaden the existing system to accommodate the growth of the emirate’s visitor profile. One major addition will be a new budget hotel category, outside of the one to five-star ratings, while new criteria in the classifications will include resorts, guest houses, timeshare, youth hostels, self-catering and university campus accommodation.

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