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Street style with Les Benjamins at Sole DxB

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Nakheel Mall opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel Mall opens on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

28 Nov 2019

Nakheel Mall, the new shopping, dining and entertainment destination at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, was officially opened by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah today (Thursday, 28 November).

The AED1.2 billion destination, the new centrepiece of The Palm, provides on-the-doorstep convenience for the island’s 78,000 residents, a new destination for the wider Dubai community, and a stunning new attraction for the millions of tourists who visit the UAE each year.

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Emirates firms up US$8.8 billion order for 30 Boeing 787s at 2019 Dubai Airshow

Emirates firms up US$8.8 billion order for 30 Boeing 787s at 2019 Dubai Airshow

28 Nov 2019

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, worth US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Under its agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777x with B787s.

This deal includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with deliveries commencing in May 2023 and continuing for the next five years. For the B777X, Emirates will enter into discussions with... Read More

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