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Dubai tops global list for visitors
Saturday, November 15, 2014Dubai has attracted more visitors per head of population than any other country in the world this year, according to an annual report by Mastercard. The firm said Dubai is ‘in a league of its own’ with the highest ratio of 4.8 visitors per resident. The city came ahead of Amsterdam with 2.6 tourists for… Dubai tops global list for visitors
Air Arabia posts record nine months net profit of Dhs498 million, up 46 percent
Saturday, November 15, 2014Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial results for the first nine months ending September 30, 2014, as the success of the company’s hub and network expansion strategy continued to be reflected in strong performance figures. Air Arabia’s net profit for the… Air Arabia posts record nine months net profit of Dhs498 million, up 46 percent
Emirates to have more A380s by end of 2015
Wednesday, November 12, 2014Airline plans to have 68 super jumbos, up from 55 in 2014 Dubai: Emirates expects to have 68 Airbus A380s by the end of 2015, according to Thierry Antinori, the airline’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer. By the end of the year, the airline is likely to have 55 A380s from the total… Emirates to have more A380s by end of 2015
Jumeirah Beach Hotel expansion to go ahead
Wednesday, November 12, 2014The expansion of Dubai’s iconic, wave-inspired Jumeirah Beach Hotel is set to go ahead with the Jumeirah Group, which operates the hotel, now finalising the necessary permits. The plan, announced in June, includes the construction of a 350-room ultra luxury resort, in addition to the existing Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a private beach, recreational marine… Jumeirah Beach Hotel expansion to go ahead
Registration for DSF 2015 opens to retailers
Wednesday, November 12, 201420th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival will run from January 1 to February 1, 2015 Dubai: Organisers of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) have opened the registration process for retail shops to participate in the 20th year of the shopping festival in 2015. The 32-day shopping festival will run from January 1 to February 1,… Registration for DSF 2015 opens to retailers
Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan inaugurates first Dubai Tram
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Tram to begin passenger service on Wednesday 12 Nov 2014 Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, flagged off the first tram from Al Sufouh depot. Shaikh Hamdan rode on the first tram along with senior government officials, with two more trains in tow, for the inaugural run. The… Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan inaugurates first Dubai Tram
DXB bags Airport of the Year for Middle East and Subcontinent Award
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Organised by Payload Asia, the award celebrates excellence, highlighting the air cargo supply chain organisations that make a difference in the industry. Dubai International, one of the world’s busiest hubs for international passengers and cargo, has been named Airport of the Year for the Middle East and Subcontinent at the Payload Asia Awards held… DXB bags Airport of the Year for Middle East and Subcontinent Award
Dubai Customs, DTCM to boost tourist facilities at harbours
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Dubai Customs and the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing, or DTCM, in Dubai inked a cooperation and partnership agreement to promote the development of tourist facilities at Jumeirah 1, Umm Suqeim 1 and Umm Suqeim 2 harbours. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs, and Helal Saeed Almarri,… Dubai Customs, DTCM to boost tourist facilities at harbours
Madinat Jumeirah becomes world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain renowned Green Globe Certification
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Entire luxury resort receives Green Globe seal of approval Madinat Jumeirah, the luxurious Arabian resort of Dubai, has become the world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain the internationally renowned Green Globe certification. Mina A’Salam, Al Qasr, Dar al Masyaf, the conference centre and souk have all been recognised for outstanding environmental efforts following a… Madinat Jumeirah becomes world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain renowned Green Globe Certification
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19
Tuesday, November 11, 2014The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi’s upcoming retail destination, Yas Mall, will be opened to public on November 19, developer Aldar has announced. The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which takes… Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19
