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Mandarin Oriental to manage luxury palace hotel in Abu Dhabi

17 Dec 2019

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced yesterday that it has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Group will take over management of the property from 1 January 2020. It will be Mandarin Oriental’s second hotel in the United Arab Emirates following the opening of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai in early 2019.

The hotel will be rebranded as a Mandarin Oriental property, following a phased... Read More

DLD participates in LPS Shanghai 2019

17 Dec 2019

Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the 20th Luxury Property Show (LPS) Shanghai at the Shanghai Convention Centre through a high-level delegation that included Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Promotion and Real Estate Investment Management Sector; and Majid Saqr Al Marri, CEO of the Registration and Real Estate Services Sector.

During the show, held over three days, 6 – 8 December, DLD was accompanied by major real estate developers in Dubai as strategic partners to the show.... Read More

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announces details for Culture Summit 2020

16 Dec 2019

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced details about next edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, the leading global forum which explores creative cultural solutions to the most pressing issues affecting the world today.

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2020 will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 5 to 9 April, where it will explore critical issues under a theme of ‘The Cultural Economy and the Economy of Culture’. The forum will bring together... Read More

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi officially named the world’s largest indoor theme park

16 Dec 2019

Spanning an area of 1.65 million square feet, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi was named the world’s “Largest Indoor Theme Park” by Guinness World Records™. The park, which opened its doors on Yas Island in July 2018, also stands as the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park.

Commenting on the superb achievement, Don Strickler, General Manager of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi said: “We are incredibly excited to receive yet another accolade on behalf of our world-class... Read More

Emirates Skywards announces Skywards Exclusives

16 Dec 2019

Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Exclusives, a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers curated and carefully crafted experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. World-class sporting events, performances, concerts, VIP hospitality and thrilling, money-can’t-buy experiences globally are now just Skywards Miles away for its 25+ million members.

Why watch on TV or the small screen of your smartphone when you can catch all the pulsating... Read More

Festive Season in Dubai

16 Dec 2019

Dubai is the perfect destination to celebrate a magical holiday season, with tree lightings, delightful festive treats and wonderful winter lands combined with unbeatable sunshine. Dubai’s favourite restaurants come alive for the festive season, serving scrumptious family-style festive feasts and decadent brunches with gastronomic delights from all over the world.

Four Seasons Hotel’s MINA Brasserie will be transformed into a Festive Grotto, adorned with twinkling lights and cosy... Read More

SIAL Middle East 2019 concludes with record attendees

15 Dec 2019

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the 10th anniversary edition of SIAL Middle East, one of the largest food, beverage and hospitality events in the region, and the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition (ADDPE) concluded at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, facilitating a huge number of trade deals valued... Read More

flydubai touches down in Krabi

15 Dec 2019

flydubai’s inaugural flight has touched down in Krabi in Thailand, becoming the first UAE-based airline to offer flights to the popular holiday destination. The daily flights are operated via a short stop in Yangon, Myanmar and are codeshared with Emirates.

On board the inaugural flight was a senior delegation led by Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai. Upon arrival, the aircraft was greeted by Somkuan... Read More

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi officially named the world’s largest indoor theme park

15 Dec 2019

Breguet and race for water:the adventure continues

15 Dec 2019

As the end of the year approaches the Race for Water teams have reached Asia, where their mission continues. As the endeavor’s main sponsor, Breguet is proud to support this foundation, which is committed to saving the oceans from the threat of plastic pollution. This association is in keeping with the aim of the House of Breguet’s President, Marc A. Hayek, who wishes for the brand to take an active role in protecting our planet.

An Adventure Called “Race for Water” The adventure... Read More