• A second Paramount Hotel has opened in Dubai. All images Paramount Hotels Dubai
    A second Paramount Hotel has opened in Dubai. All images Paramount Hotels Dubai
  • A gold-dipped lobby greets Hollywood fans at Paramount Hotel Midtown.
    A gold-dipped lobby greets Hollywood fans at Paramount Hotel Midtown.
  • The hotel's Paramount Suite.
    The hotel's Paramount Suite.
  • The property's infinity pool offers views of the city and Burj Khalifa.
    The property's infinity pool offers views of the city and Burj Khalifa.
  • The property's Cinescope restaurant.
    The property's Cinescope restaurant.
  • A California-cool A-List suite at Dubai's Paramount Hotel Midtown.
    A California-cool A-List suite at Dubai's Paramount Hotel Midtown.
  • The Blockbuster Suite bathroom.
    The Blockbuster Suite bathroom.
  • Movie marathons await in the Blockbuster Suite living room.
    Movie marathons await in the Blockbuster Suite living room.
  • The bathroom in a Co-Star Suite.
    The bathroom in a Co-Star Suite.
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the Dubai skyline.
    Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the Dubai skyline.
  • The Paparazzi Tuscan restaurant has a chef's table and an open kitchen.
    The Paparazzi Tuscan restaurant has a chef's table and an open kitchen.
  • Malibu Sky Lounge and Pool Bar on the 64th floor comes with panoramic skyline views.
    Malibu Sky Lounge and Pool Bar on the 64th floor comes with panoramic skyline views.
  • Entertain in style in the Paramount Suite.
    Entertain in style in the Paramount Suite.
  • Unwind at the Melrose Bar and Lounge.
    Unwind at the Melrose Bar and Lounge.

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Dubai's Paramount Hotel Midtown is now open in Business Bay

This is Paramount's second property inspired by Hollywood splendour in the emirate

Hayley Skirka
Hayley Skirka

March 15, 2022

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Film fans and movie aficionados have a new place to stay when in Dubai.

That’s because the city’s second Paramount Hotel has opened in Business Bay, inspired by the 110-year-old cinematic history of Paramount Pictures.

Paramount Hotel Midtown has rolled out its red carpet to overnight guests seeking a stay in Hollywood splendour.

Entering into a gold-dipped lobby dotted with retro artwork and nods to Tinseltown, the 281-room hotel promises guests a celeb-worthy gym and spa.

Rooms are designed in cool Californian style with a variety of accommodation options including Blockbuster suites, A-list suites and the top of the range spacious Paramount suites that sleeps up to six people.

All rooms and suites have been designed to emulate the lifestyle of the rich and famous and come with king-size beds, fluffy down pillows and elegant black-and-white marble bathrooms. Guests will also be able to unwind on their private balcony, with views over either the Dubai coastline or across to the Burj Khalifa.

Cinescope restaurant at Paramount Hotel Midtown in Dubai
Cinescope restaurant at Paramount Hotel Midtown in Dubai

For dining, there is a choice of five restaurants including upscale Italian outlet Paparazzi Tuscan, which has an open-plan kitchen and a chef’s table experience.

Melrose Bar and Lounge is the place to unwind with a beverage, while Cinescope, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, is named after the widescreen films used in old-school Hollywood.

Up on the 64th floor, the Malibu Sky Lounge and Pool Bar offers panoramic skyline views and a temperature-controlled infinity swimming pool.

Travellers looking to take some time out can head to Pause Spa, created in collaboration with French brand Chateau Berger and offering treatments including a Royal Hammam, the Escape to Hollywood facial and a Welcome to Dubai jet lag cryotherapy treatment.

Opening rates start from Dh986 ($268) for a stay in a Scene room, making Paramount's second property slightly more affordable than the original Paramount Hotel Dubai, where stays start from Dh1,280.

The first Paramount Hotel Dubai opened in Business Bay in 2019.

Visit Abu Dhabi culinary team's top Emirati restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Yadoo’s House Restaurant & Cafe

For the karak and Yoodo's house platter with includes eggs, balaleet, khamir and chebab bread.

Golden Dallah

For the cappuccino, luqaimat and aseeda.

Al Mrzab Restaurant

For the shrimp murabian and Kuwaiti options including Kuwaiti machboos with kebab and spicy sauce.

Al Derwaza

For the fish hubul, regag bread, biryani and special seafood soup. 

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

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8 UAE companies helping families reduce their carbon footprint

Greenheart Organic Farms 

This Dubai company was one of the country’s first organic farms, set up in 2012, and it now delivers a wide array of fruits and vegetables grown regionally or in the UAE, as well as other grocery items, to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi doorsteps.

www.greenheartuae.com

Modibodi  

Founded in Australia, Modibodi is now in the UAE with waste-free, reusable underwear that eliminates the litter created by a woman’s monthly cycle, which adds up to approximately 136kgs of sanitary waste over a lifetime.

www.modibodi.ae

The Good Karma Co

From brushes made of plant fibres to eco-friendly storage solutions, this company has planet-friendly alternatives to almost everything we need, including tin foil and toothbrushes. 

www.instagram.com/thegoodkarmaco

Re:told

One Dubai boutique, Re:told, is taking second-hand garments and selling them on at a fraction of the price, helping to cut back on the hundreds of thousands of tonnes of clothes thrown into landfills each year.

www.shopretold.com

Lush

Lush provides products such as shampoo and conditioner as package-free bars with reusable tins to store. 

www.mena.lush.com

Bubble Bro 

Offering filtered, still and sparkling water on tap, Bubble Bro is attempting to ensure we don’t produce plastic or glass waste. Founded in 2017 by Adel Abu-Aysha, the company is on track to exceeding its target of saving one million bottles by the end of the year.

www.bubble-bro.com

Coethical 

This company offers refillable, eco-friendly home cleaning and hygiene products that are all biodegradable, free of chemicals and certifiably not tested on animals.

www.instagram.com/coethical

Eggs & Soldiers

This bricks-and-mortar shop and e-store, founded by a Dubai mum-of-four, is the place to go for all manner of family products – from reusable cloth diapers to organic skincare and sustainable toys.

www.eggsnsoldiers.com

THE SIXTH SENSE

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Rating: 5/5

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Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

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Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

BlacKkKlansman

Director: Spike Lee

Starring: John David Washington; Adam Driver 

Five stars

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The specs

Engine: 2-litre 4-cylinder and 3.6-litre 6-cylinder

Power: 220 and 280 horsepower

Torque: 350 and 360Nm

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Price: from Dh136,521 VAT and Dh166,464 VAT 

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6.30pm Maiden (TB) Dh82.500 (Dirt) 1,400m

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Updated: March 15, 2022, 8:36 AM
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