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Uzbekistan introduces electronic visas from 15 July including UAE

15 Jul 2018

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution “On further measures to optimize the order of entry of foreign citizens into the Republic of Uzbekistan” on 4 July.

The head of Uzbekistan abolished compulsory address of foreign citizens to diplomatic missions and consular offices of Uzbekistan abroad.

Starting from 15 July, Uzbekistan introduces an order of visa-free entry, temporary stay and departure from Uzbekistan through checkpoints of citizens of 101 states... Read More

Travellers slammed for 'close call' plane stunt at famous beach (Video)

15 Jul 2018

As holidaymakers increasingly put themselves in harm's way in the quest for the ultimate travel Instagram shot, one duo have been slammed for uploading a photo of their precarious feat of acrobatics on a Caribbean beach.

Maho Beach in Saint Martin, a patch of sand on the Dutch side of the island, has become a tourist hot spot in recent times on account of surreally close-up views of passenger jets arriving and departing from Saint Martin's Princess Juliana International Airport.

Emirates pioneers web virtual reality technology on emirates.com (Video)

12 Jul 2018

Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360 degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance to explore their seats, the spacious cabin and the Emirates onboard product.

This new feature available on emirates.com allows users to navigate... Read More

Etihad Airways adds more benefits to the Extraordinary Abu Dhabi Pass

12 Jul 2018

Etihad Airways has added more options to its Extraordinary Abu Dhabi Pass including restaurants, leisure attractions and a five-star hotel, to provide visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi with more exclusive discounts and special offers.

On dining experiences, visitors can now also look forward to a 20 per cent discount off various dining outlets in Yas Mall, including Fish & Co, Mr Greek, Al Fanar and more.

Tim Burnell, Etihad Airways Vice President Marketing, said: “Etihad is... Read More

“Surf and drive” with flydubai this summer

12 Jul 2018

This summer, flydubai has launched a special “Surf and drive” offer for its passengers to enjoy unlimited connectivity for only USD 08 per flight, and have the chance to win one of two new Toyota Rush SUVs.

The promotion is available on all flydubai WiFi enabled aircraft until 30 September 2018. To enter the draw, simply purchase a WiFi package on board a flydubai flight and provide your details to be automatically enrolled.

Commenting on the offer, Daniel Kerrison, Vice... Read More

Select flydubai flights to operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International

11 Jul 2018

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced today that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocate to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). Other services will continue to operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).

This next step follows earlier announcements regarding the innovative partnership with Emirates, which goes beyond codesharing to a number of... Read More

UAE and Russia sign visa exemption pact

11 Jul 2018

A number of agreements and memoranda of understanding between the UAE and Russia were signed, including the mutual exemption of visa requirements for citizens of the UAE and Russia in a bid to encourage bilateral tourism, investment and trade.

The agreement was signed by Maadhad Hareb Mughair Al Khaili, UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, and Alexander Efimov, Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the UAE.

The agreements were part of the eighth session... Read More

Dubai makes another piece of history with the world's largest jigsaw (Video)

11 Jul 2018

Dubai is already home to the world’s tallest tower and biggest mall and even the highest scoreboard during the World Cup.

And now it has broken yet another Guinness World Record, for a 12,000-piece puzzle created in celebration of the Year of Zayed.

The wooden jigsaw features the Year of Zayed logo and spans an area of more than 6,000 square metres in the Uptown Dubai district within Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) free zone.

"The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al... Read More

'We respect all religions, all cultures': Dolce & Gabbana

10 Jul 2018

Dolce & Gabbana presented its Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections in Italy’s Lake Como this weekend. The Italian duo’s answer to haute couture included womenswear, menswear and high-jewellery presentations, which unfolded across a lavish four-day extravaganza reserved for top clients and a handful of international press.

This year’s womenswear collection was inspired by Como itself - its historic waterfront villas, the aristocrats who have flocked to them throughout the ages,... Read More

Love is in the air as first groom takes flight to propose on world’s longest zipline (Video)

09 Jul 2018

A Groom to-be proved he is crazy in love this weekend by becoming the first person ever to propose on the world’s longest zipline in Ras Al Khaimah. Adrian Mackay, 30 from Bengaluru in India showed that love really does lift us up where we belong by popping the question to his wife to be as she came in to land on the suspended platform high up on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest mountain.

The adrenaline-fueled proposal was supported by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and... Read More