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Emirates Cabin Crew recognised as world’s best at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019

09 Dec 2019

Emirates cabin crew has been named World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2019 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event marked the culmination of the WTA’s annual search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world, where winners of its six regional ceremonies compete for the coveted world titles. Emirates also won the world title for World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class.

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer said: “We are immensely proud... Read More

Dr. Sara Saeed Honored as Associate Laureate of the 2019 Rolex Awards for Enterprise

09 Dec 2019

Pakistani doctor Sara Saeed is helping to reach thousands of patients in her country’s medically under-served communities by connecting them with home-based female doctors via an innovative, low-cost, tele-medicine (e-health) network. She will be honoured as an Associate Laureate of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise for her project during a special event at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, on Sunday 8 December 2019. The Rolex Awards form part of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative supporting... Read More

Street style with Les Benjamins at Sole DxB

08 Dec 2019

Over the weekend, Dubai’s most streetstyle savvy and influential cool kids dropped by the most anticipated booth at Sole DXB – Les Benjamins. Founder and Creative Director Bunyamin Aydin welcomed, in true Les Benjamins’ style, American superstar, rapper, singer, actor Mos Def, along with esteemed friends of the brand Ali Cha’aban, Cheb Mo, Eddy Omr, Chndy, and influencers /creatives including Jessica Kahawaty, Tala Samaan, Mr Moudz, Dima Al Sheikly, Ola Farhat to name but a few.

Jumeirah Group adds Capri Palace, in Italy to its expanding international portfolio

08 Dec 2019

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy.

Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this beautiful Italian property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri; one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts of the island. The hotel, founded by Tonino Cacace, stands high above the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with... Read More

Aviation X Lab to reinvent the next era of air travel

05 Dec 2019

Aviation X Lab, the ambitious aviation-specific incubator that brings some of the largest global pioneers under one umbrella, was unveiled at Area 2071 earlier in the week. Aviation X Lab establishes a long-term partnership between Emirates and Airbus, Collins Aerospace, GE Aviation, and Thales with an aim to enhance the travel experience. Telecom provider du has signed on as its Digital Innovation Partner.

In partnership with Dubai Future Foundation, Aviation X Lab aims to innovate... Read More

New York, Tokyo and London leaders of Global Ranking of Innovative Cities

05 Dec 2019

Analytical agency 2thinknow has published its Innovation Cities Index 2019. The list is topped by New York, which has picked up three points to push last year’s leaders – Tokyo and London – down one place each.

The ranking has been published since 2007 and scores cities on 162 parameters, not just technological innovation. The criteria fall into 3 groups: Cultural Assets (measuring from visa requirements for entry and equality of women to quality of restaurants), Human Infrastructure... Read More

CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi Welcomes Guests With Record-breaking Experiences

04 Dec 2019

CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, open to the public from 29 November 2019.

Suitable for guests of all ages and skills, CLYMB™ features the world's largest indoor skydiving flight chamber spanning 10 meters (32 feet) wide and 32 meters (104 feet) high. It is also home to the world's tallest indoor climbing wall, reaching 43 meters (141 feet) in height, as part of five climbing walls with varying degrees of height and difficulty, suitable for both... Read More

Aeroflot won two top prizes at World Travel Awards 2019

30 Nov 2019

Aeroflot has once again affirmed its position as a leader in global aviation, winning two top prizes at the Grand Final of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading Airline Brand and World's Leading Airline - Business Class.

Aeroflot maintains its status as the most recognizable brand in global aviation for the third year in a row, remaining the first and only holder of this title from the World Travel Awards in history. Meanwhile, Aeroflot also took the award for... Read More

World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat, Oman

30 Nov 2019

The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at the landmark Royal Opera House Muscat to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world.

Winners at the red carpet reception included Etihad Airways, named ‘World’s Leading Airline’, Armani Hotel Dubai voted ‘World’s Leading Hotel’, whilst Dubai... Read More

Where to celebrate the 48th UAE National Day 2019?

28 Nov 2019

This year, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fireworks shows across the city. Take your pick from Al Seef, La Mer, The Beach, Dubai Festival City, Global Village or The Pointe for a show over Dubai’s horizon.

On December 1 to 2 at Al Seef (8pm), La Mer (8.30pm) and The Beach (9pm); December 2 at The Pointe (8pm), Global Village (9pm).

Yas Marina Celebrations

The 48th UAE National Day celebrations at the end of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are... Read More