From seasoned travellers looking for the best deal, to couples planning a romantic weekend away or families looking for a well-deserved break, dnata Travel has launched ‘Secret Stays’ which offers the best last-minute deals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Customers can expect a range of offers to be shared every Sunday and Monday on https://www.dnatatravel.com/v2/hotels/offers/secret-stays, to be booked between 08:00am to 12:30am within two days of its reveal. To unlock the Secret Stays,... Read More
On the occasion of World Environment Day tomorrow 5 June, Emirates is showcasing an environmentally friendly aircraft cleaning technique that has enabled the airline to save millions of litres of water every year. Emirates uses the ‘aircraft drywash’ technique to clean its aircraft. As indicated by the name, little or no water is involved in cleaning the aircraft, which is in contrast to conventional methods of aircraft cleaning which typically use thousands of litres of water per wash.... Read More
WAM--Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and master developer Nakheel, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on city beautification projects.
The MoU will support Brand Dubai s #DubaiSpeakstoYou initiative, as part of which it seeks to launch unique art projects aimed at beautifying the city.
In the first flagship project under the MoU, Brand Dubai and Nakheel join hands to decorate the bridge leading to the East... Read More
WAM -- Nearly 2.4 million people are expected to visit the Astana Expo 2017, according to a forecast by the organisers.
"It is expected that 2.4 million people will visit the exhibition, out of which 15 percent will be foreign tourists," Ilya Urazakov, Director of the Department for Work with International Participants of the Astana Expo, told journalists as quoted by Kazinform international news agency.
"It is clear that the lion's share of visitors, about 70 percent, will... Read More
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain on the sidelines of the Investec Derby Festival at the Epsom Downs Racecourse, on Saturday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the Queen discussed ways to bolster ties of friendship and co-operation. They also spoke about the Derby, one of the greatest flat races in the world, which was first time staged in... Read More
The UAE Cabinet has announced an annual meeting will be held every September in order to unify all UAE government entities at the federal and local levels, and discuss the challenges and strategies for achieving the ‘UAE Centennial 2071’ goals. The first meeting will seek to develop the vision behind ‘UAE Centennial 2071’, and prepare a long-term work plan for the next five decades in the country’s development path.
The annual meetings are dedicated to reviewing our development... Read More
Emirates’ inaugural Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai touched down in Zagreb to a water cannon salute and traditional Croatian folk dancers, with more than 350 passengers on board.
Travelling on today’s flight EK129 was Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer; Thierry Aucoc, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (Europe & Russian Fed); Gari Cappelli, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Croatia; His Excellency Ali Al Ahmed,... Read More
To commemorate World Oceans Day, Atlantis, The Palm has announced a‘Family Fun Day’ on 9th June from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm, where ocean lovers of all ages can play, create and engage in fun activities as they learn about the marine world. In celebration, The LostChambers will also extend an offer of a free child with every paying adult.
Visitors to The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm will have an opportunity to join educational talks about marine animals, coral... Read More
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum accompanied by Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ that aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security.
The Strategy was launched in the presence of Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read More
WAM--Emirates confirmed on Tuesday that its new First Class product will be showcased at the Dubai Air Show in November.
Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature 6 private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the existing 8 private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.
In addition to the entirely redesigned First Class product, Emirates’ new Boeing 777-300ER will also boast a range of other new features in... Read More