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Dubai’s Marmoom Reserve heralds new era of adventure tourism
Saturday, January 20, 2018The National — A desert park spanning 10 per cent of Dubai’s total landscape has been welcomed by adventurists who claim the emirate is edging towards a new era of outdoor tourism. The government has announced the Marmoom Reserve project will be the first unfenced desert conservation area in the country when it officially opens… Dubai’s Marmoom Reserve heralds new era of adventure tourism
Emirates orders 36 A380s worth US$ 16 billion
Friday, January 19, 2018Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, at Thursday announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and 16 options. Emirates’ A380 fleet operates both Engine Alliance and Rolls-Royce engines, and the airline is evaluating engine options for its latest A380 order. The additional Airbus A380s… Emirates orders 36 A380s worth US$ 16 billion
TOP THINGS TO DO AT DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
Thursday, January 18, 2018Another weekend of Dubai Shopping Festival is promising to kick off with celebrations galore and a host of exciting activities and events, which is bound to further spread the festive cheer in every corner of Dubai. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, and the organisers of DSF, has… TOP THINGS TO DO AT DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
A legendary violinist virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky will perform in Dubai
Thursday, January 18, 2018A legendary violinist virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky comes to Dubai to perform the famous masterpieces by Tartini, Grieg, Schubert and De Falla with the unique Stradivarius violin “Reifenberg” (1717). A renaissance man and a magnetic creative force, Dmitry Sitkovetsky has made a considerable impact on every aspect of musical life and has been successful as a… A legendary violinist virtuoso Dmitry Sitkovetsky will perform in Dubai
New Mercedes G-Wagen debuts in Detroit (Video)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018The National — The revamped version of one of the UAE’s favourite cars, the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show, which is on in Detroit until January 28. Although the classic shape of the G-Class, to use its official designation, has remained largely unchanged for decades, the 2018… New Mercedes G-Wagen debuts in Detroit (Video)
Revealed: Top 10 brands in UAE, Emirates leads again
Wednesday, January 17, 2018Khaleej Times — YouGov used Buzz scores to compile the rankings. Buzz is calculated by asking consumers daily if they have “heard anything positive or negative about a brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word-of-mouth.” The rankings portray the 10 brands with the highest average Buzz score, and the largest Buzz… Revealed: Top 10 brands in UAE, Emirates leads again
Now, take a seaplane from Ajman to anywhere in UAE
Wednesday, January 17, 2018Khaleej Times — The maiden Ajman seaplane flight soared into the skies, amid huge excitement and fanfare. The flight, launched by the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD), took off from Al Zorah Marina I. The flight – that would attract visitors and tourists – was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, chairman of… Now, take a seaplane from Ajman to anywhere in UAE
Emirates shares ‘insider’ tip on how to get a seat upgrade to business class (Video)
Tuesday, January 16, 2018Emirates, the Best Airline in the World and Best Economy Class according to the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, today released its latest marketing campaign to promote travel on its award-winning Economy class. Emirates’ latest ads feature a series of characters who try to wrangle a seat upgrade at an unnamed airline’s check-in counter. Each… Emirates shares ‘insider’ tip on how to get a seat upgrade to business class (Video)
Flying jetski’ on show at World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, January 16, 2018The National — Electric transport such as buses, cars and taxis designed by Masdar City, Tesla, Lexus and Nissan were not the only vehicles on show at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi this week. One of the more eye-catching designs was the one-man mini seaplane designed by Finnish company FlyNano. With a… Flying jetski’ on show at World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi
Sharjah company buys 50 Tesla electric trucks in first for region
Tuesday, January 16, 2018The National — Sharjah-based Bee’ah, the region’s fastest-growing environmental management company, will buy 50 Tesla Semi heavy duty electric trucks – the first and largest fleet of the newly unveiled vehicle in the Middle East – the company said at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. “Sustainability is at the very core of… Sharjah company buys 50 Tesla electric trucks in first for region
