UAE News
Miral and Warner Bros. to open world’s first Warner Bros. Hotel on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in 2021
Monday, December 9, 2019Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, and Warner Bros. announced today that the world’s first Warner Bros. branded hotel – The WB Abu Dhabi – is currently in development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Set to open in 2021, construction of the USD 112 million hotel is well underway and is now 40% complete The… Miral and Warner Bros. to open world’s first Warner Bros. Hotel on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in 2021
Dubai Airports readies for ban on single-use plastics
Monday, December 9, 2019Change is coming to the world of air travel as the self-imposed deadline looms for a ban on all single-use plastics at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB). Announced by operator, Dubai Airports, earlier this year, Dubai’s two airports (DXB and DWC) will soon be free of single-use plastics in a bid to… Dubai Airports readies for ban on single-use plastics
Emirates Cabin Crew recognised as world’s best at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019
Monday, December 9, 2019Emirates cabin crew has been named World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2019 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event marked the culmination of the WTA’s annual search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world, where winners of its six regional ceremonies compete for the coveted world titles. Emirates… Emirates Cabin Crew recognised as world’s best at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019
Dr. Sara Saeed Honored as Associate Laureate of the 2019 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Monday, December 9, 2019Pakistani doctor Sara Saeed is helping to reach thousands of patients in her country’s medically under-served communities by connecting them with home-based female doctors via an innovative, low-cost, tele-medicine (e-health) network. She will be honoured as an Associate Laureate of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise for her project during a special event at the Etihad… Dr. Sara Saeed Honored as Associate Laureate of the 2019 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Street style with Les Benjamins at Sole DxB
Sunday, December 8, 2019Over the weekend, Dubai’s most streetstyle savvy and influential cool kids dropped by the most anticipated booth at Sole DXB – Les Benjamins. Founder and Creative Director Bunyamin Aydin welcomed, in true Les Benjamins’ style, American superstar, rapper, singer, actor Mos Def, along with esteemed friends of the brand Ali Cha’aban, Cheb Mo, Eddy Omr,… Street style with Les Benjamins at Sole DxB
Jumeirah Group adds Capri Palace, in Italy to its expanding international portfolio
Sunday, December 8, 2019Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy. Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this beautiful Italian property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri; one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts… Jumeirah Group adds Capri Palace, in Italy to its expanding international portfolio
Aviation X Lab to reinvent the next era of air travel
Thursday, December 5, 2019Aviation X Lab, the ambitious aviation-specific incubator that brings some of the largest global pioneers under one umbrella, was unveiled at Area 2071 earlier in the week. Aviation X Lab establishes a long-term partnership between Emirates and Airbus, Collins Aerospace, GE Aviation, and Thales with an aim to enhance the travel experience. Telecom provider du… Aviation X Lab to reinvent the next era of air travel
New York, Tokyo and London leaders of Global Ranking of Innovative Cities
Wednesday, December 4, 2019Analytical agency 2thinknow has published its Innovation Cities Index 2019. The list is topped by New York, which has picked up three points to push last year’s leaders – Tokyo and London – down one place each. The ranking has been published since 2007 and scores cities on 162 parameters, not just technological innovation. The… New York, Tokyo and London leaders of Global Ranking of Innovative Cities
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi Welcomes Guests With Record-breaking Experiences
Tuesday, December 3, 2019CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, open to the public from 29 November 2019. Suitable for guests of all ages and skills, CLYMB™ features the world’s largest indoor skydiving flight chamber spanning 10 meters (32 feet) wide and 32 meters (104 feet) high. It is also home to the… CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi Welcomes Guests With Record-breaking Experiences
Aeroflot won two top prizes at World Travel Awards 2019
Friday, November 29, 2019Aeroflot has once again affirmed its position as a leader in global aviation, winning two top prizes at the Grand Final of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading Airline Brand and World’s Leading Airline – Business Class. Aeroflot maintains its status as the most recognizable brand in global aviation for the third year… Aeroflot won two top prizes at World Travel Awards 2019
