Hospitality
Studio M Arabian Plaza names Ursula Chidiac as General Manager
26 Sep 2018
Studio M Arabian Plaza, a unique lifestyle hotel designed for the budget-conscious and independent minded traveller, has named Ursula Chidiac as General Manager.
With over 15 years of experience, working for international hotel groups such as Le Meridien Hotels and InterContinental Hotels Group and most recently with Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ursula will oversee the entire operations of the first Studio M hotel in... Read More
Emirates launches exclusive Food and Wine channels for its award-winning inflight entertainment system (Video)
26 Sep 2018
Emirates has launched its own Food and Wine Channels to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at how it creates its onboard menus and works with its global partners.
The channels give an inside look into Emirates’ US $700 million dollar investment in fine wines and its regional and seasonal food menus prepared by award-winning chefs. Both the Emirates Food and Wine Channels can now be viewed on all flights.
The Food Channel showcases the detail that goes into menu development... Read More
Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world for second year running
23 Sep 2018
Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for the second year, with Dubai close behind in 11th place, according to a website that collates crime statistics on the world's major cities.
Numbeo, a website for crowd-sourced global data, has placed the capital first and given the lowest crime index of more than 300 cities.
“Safety is paramount when choosing a city to visit or live and work in and we are proud to be the top of the list for the second year running," said... Read More
Legendary Bizet's Carmen at Dubai Opera
21 Sep 2018
This September, one of the world’s most famous operas came to Dubai. Opera Carmen has everything you want from an opera: high drama, passionate characters, a love story. And what’s more it’s absolutely packed with great melodies – even if you don’t know the opera, you’ll definitely know the tunes.
Carmen, the story of Don José and his hopeless love for the titular character, were here for three nights in September. Carmen is a tragic tale, with a tragic real-life story to boot.
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Bvlgari takeover the Moscow Kremlin Museums in a “Tribute to Femininity”
20 Sep 2018
In Moscow, Bvlgari hosted a celebration of their new BVLGARI Tribute to Femininity exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museum. The retrospective covered the romance between Bvlgari and women, a love affair that has lasted 130 year and going. Over 500 jewels were on display at the exhibit sourced from its Heritage Collection and private collections. General Director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums Elena Gagarina along with Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and Bvlgari Brand and Heritage Curator... Read More
Dubai – a tourist friendly city
20 Sep 2018
Dubai, in the recent years has received a huge amount of tourists from various parts of the world and has received the coveted title of being the most tourism-friendly destination in MENA region.
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Al Bustan Residence celebrates top rating certificate from Travelocity
20 Sep 2018
Al Bustan Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, was recently awarded the most outstanding hotel rating, a five on five by Travelocity (Expedia Group).
Spearheaded by Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer and Yasser Moussa, Executive Assistant Manager at the hotel apartment, the prestigious rating is the official benchmark of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best of the services and facilities to its patrons.
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First Studio M hotel to further boost UAE’s growing midscale hotel segment
19 Sep 2018
Studio M, a chic urban hotel concept by Millennium Hotels & Resorts, one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, is all set for its target opening date in the fourth quarter of 2018.
The Studio M Arabian Plaza, a 3-star lifestyle hotel, with a prime location next to Al Qiyadah Metro Station, features 223 rooms and 100 apartments, and is designed for the budget-conscious, self-sufficient and independent minded traveller looking for a chic, urban space with... Read More
Al Raha Beach Hotel uplifts the spirit at Black Pearl
18 Sep 2018
Black Pearl, the exclusive bar at Al Raha Beach Hotel and an ideal spot to relax before or after dinner has introduced some exhilarating live entertainment in a bid to attract local and foreign guests who prefer to dine in tranquil at the heart of the city.
Boasting an intimate and relaxed ambiance, with stunning views of the garden pool and Arabian Gulf, guests can indulge in delectable dishes and a selection of premium drinks and beverages while having a wonderful time listening to... Read More
Dubai Hotels: The Best Places to Stay
16 Sep 2018
Whether it’s luxury shopping, a desert adventure or checking out the latest in architecture and innovation, Dubai is definitely the UAE city with the biggest personality and reputation. As host of the upcoming 2020 World Expo the interest in the emirate is growing, and with that comes one new hotel after another at a rapid pace. Having lived in the Emirates and stayed in many of the establishments in my shortlist, this is my pick of the best places that will make your Dubai stay both... Read More
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