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RAK to welcome The Ritz-Carlton; increasing its UAE footprint to five by 2017

26 Oct 2016

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed a management agreement with RAK National Hotels (“RAKNH”), an owner of hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, a subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding (“RAKHH”), and Al Hamra Real Estate Development (“AHRED”), marking its entry into the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The brand will manage The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, growing the brand’s footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to... Read More

Discover innovative style at Italian Luxury Interiors Exhibition in Dubai Downtown Design, d3 running up to 28th Oct!

26 Oct 2016

The Italian Luxury Interiors-ILI Exhibition is back in Dubai to celebrate its 6th edition running from 25 to 28 October this year. The 4-day showcase on excellence in Italian furniture and complements in the UAE returns as the Official Italian Pavilion at Dubai Downtown Design, d3.

The Pavilion is organized by the Italian Trade Agency - ITA - Trade Promotion Office of the Italian Embassy, in cooperation with the CNA and Confartigianato (Italian Association of Artisans and Small-Medium... Read More

Swarovski marks debut at Dubai Design Week with stunning Kaleidoscopic installation by Emirati Designer!

26 Oct 2016

The installation, will take a prominent position on display in d3, Dubai’s Design District, expresses Swarovski’s growing support for art and design innovation in the UAE.

Dubai-based Al Hashemi is a conceptual artist and designer specializing in site-specific installations, spatial art and modern public sculpture. Inspired by the traditions of her Emirati culture and local artisans, she creates intriguing, interactive works that experiment with new materials and techniques. Much like... Read More

DXB Airports passenger traffic tops seven million in Sept. 2016

26 Oct 2016

WAM -- Seven million passengers per month is fast becoming the norm at Dubai International Airport(DXB) after September’s numbers eclipsed that total for the sixth time in nine months, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.

Passenger traffic at DXB passengers reached 7,094,738 compared to 6,432,654 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 10.3 per cent. Year to date, the world’s leading international hub has welcomed 62,... Read More

Welcome to OPEN, rewards by flydubai

26 Oct 2016

flydubai today announced the launch of its much anticipated rewards programme “OPEN”. The programme is designed to make earning and spending reward points simple and straightforward, with no minimum balances or blackout dates.

flydubai, which was launched in 2009, has since redefined the way people travel around the region and continues to invest in innovation. Introducing ‘’OPEN” is another milestone in the carrier’s development as its network matures.

Commenting on the launch... Read More

IWC Schaffhausen’s new brand ambassador for the Middle East is renowned Tunisian actress Hend Sabri

25 Oct 2016

Legendary Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen officially announced Hend Sabri as a new brand ambassador for the Middle East. During her career, which already spans more than two decades, the Tunisian actress has made a substantial contribution to the development of Arab cinema.

IWC Schaffhausen expresses its passion for cinema as a partner of hand-picked film festivals, but also through collaborations with a select group of influential actors and actresses. Today, the Swiss luxury... Read More

Setting the skies ablaze, Emirates marks 31 years today!

25 Oct 2016

It was precisely at 11.45am on 25th October 1985, that Emirates very first flight – EK600 took off from Dubai to Karachi. Then as now, this Dubai-based carrier’s goal was quality, not quantity, and in the years since taking those first small steps onto the regional travel scene, Emirates has evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known the world over for our commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of its business.

Today, it flies the... Read More

Over 1,800 holiday homes now in operation across Dubai says DTCM with sector set to grow further

25 Oct 2016

Dubai’s holiday home sector is going from strength to strength, with the latest figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) revealing a total of 1,805 approved units to date, benefitting both homeowners and visitors to Dubai. This growth is being driven by effective government regulations designed to increase competitiveness, transparency, safety and standardisation, and comes on the back of Dubai Tourism’s decision earlier this year to allow... Read More

UAE non-oil trade increased by 3%, to reach AED553.4 bn in first half of 2016

25 Oct 2016

WAM -- The non-oil direct trade of the UAE increased by 3 percent to AED17.7 billion in the first half of the current year, reaching AED553.4 billion, well above the AED535.7 billion achieved during the same period last year.

Asia, Australia, and the Pacific regions retained top trading partners with a share of AED211.3 billion accounting for 39 percent of the total non-oil trade. Europe ranked second, with a share of AED139.9 billion (26 percent), and the Middle East and North Africa... Read More

Anantara The Palm announces the 2nd Anantara Gourmet Festival from 23-29 October

24 Oct 2016

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary journey through a celebration of food at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. The week-long food festival, will feature renowned celebrity chefs, showcasing their exceptional talents, where you can sample international flavours from Italy to Thailand and attend a host of special culinary events, including cooking demonstrations and master classes and a wide variety of fare under one roof.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort has attracted international... Read More