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Emirates rolls out ‘Year of tolerance’ A380, ready for historic flight

27 Nov 2019

Underscoring its mission to bring the world together, Emirates has rolled out its A380 dressed in the striking ‘Year of Tolerance’ livery from its Engineering Centre, ready to take-off for the historic one-off EK 2019 flight on 29 November that will bring together the diverse, multi-cultural communities of the UAE.

The vibrant ‘Year of Tolerance' livery depicts a panorama of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures holding hands in solidarity, celebrating the UAE's message of... Read More

W HOTELS ARRIVES IN THE UAE CAPITAL WITH W ABU DHABI – YAS ISLAND

27 Nov 2019

Buckle up… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the highly anticipated debut of the W brand in the UAE capital with the opening of W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s bustling entertainment epicenter, the hotel is the brand’s second W Hotel to open this year in the United Arab Emirates after W Dubai – The Palm, and has the bragging rights to be the only hotel in the world located atop a Grand Prix racetrack. Set to galvanize the... Read More

Avant Premiere of Paramount Hotel Dubai

26 Nov 2019

Bringing the best of Hollywood’s indulgent charm and glamor into the world of hospitality, Paramount Hotel Dubai has set the stage for its Avant Premiere before rolling out the red carpet in January 2020 for the grand opening. The hotel which is the first-ever Paramount property in the region is now welcoming guests.

Ensuring the hotel’s Avant Premiere is on top of the ‘Box Office chart,’ Director Wael Soueid says, “We are very excited to introduce extraordinary hospitality standards... Read More

Vacheron Constantin unveils an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East

25 Nov 2019

Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture with more than 260 years of uninterrupted activity, unveils an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East region with a unique dial color: the Patrimony Middle East Edition

One of Vacheron Constantin’s most admired models, the Patrimony manual-winding, has been adorned with a new salmon dial in an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East. This interpretation appears in a generous 42mm diameter and with the... Read More

Dubai’s tourism volumes surge to over 12 million overnight visitors in first three quarters of 2019

25 Nov 2019

A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 percent increase in volume growth compared to the same period last year was supported by highly participatory contributions from both traditional and emerging markets,... Read More

Expo 2020 tickets offer great value access to a once-in-a-lifetime experience

21 Nov 2019

Expo 2020 has announced great value tickets and extensive concessions for the next World Expo, set to attract millions of people from around the globe for six months of entertainment, innovation, discovering and, crucially, fun.

A single-day adult ticket (aged 18 and over) will cost AED 120 (USD 33) and give access to 60 live daily shows, future-shaping technologies, performances by world-famous artists, parades, cutting-edge innovations and architecture, special celebrations and more... Read More

Here’s why dreams come true in Dubai

21 Nov 2019

“The beauty and tolerance of the city make it a prime choice for expatriates” says, Nazish Khan, FIDU Properties, COO.

If you’ve always thought Dubai is about tourism alone, think again! With a prospering economy and increased job availability, you can enjoy five-star relaxation and do business with unrivalled ease in the city.

The state-of-the-art infrastructure aside, Dubai has a geographical advantage over other countries in the region, for business: It sits at the... Read More

Boeing, Air Astana announce intent to buy 30 737 MAX airplanes

20 Nov 2019

Air Astana intends to order 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes to serve as the backbone of its new low-cost airline FlyArystan, the Kazakh flag carrier and Boeing announced at the Dubai Airshow. The companies yesterday signed a letter of intent for the 30 airplanes with a list price value of $3.6 billion.

Since beginning operations in May 2002, Air Astana has steadily grown its business from its hubs in Almaty and Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana), sprouting a network that serves major cities... Read More

Russian tourism to GCC worth $1.22 billion by 2023

20 Nov 2019

Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated US$1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19% when compared with figures from 2018, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 19-22 April 2020.

The latest Colliers research commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market, predicts the UAE will witness the highest growth, with... Read More

Mohamed bin Zayed receives Bill Gates at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

20 Nov 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, today.

Gates is currently on a visit to the UAE to attend the "Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Abu Dhabi" held in the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed Gates and discussed with him cooperation to deal with epidemic... Read More