Destination wedding tourism as well as solo and female led travel and ecotourism, wellness, adventure and agritourism (EWAA) are defining the hospitality industry landscape, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020 (ATM), which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Sunday 19 – Wednesday 22 April 2020.
The research by Colliers International, ATM’s official research partner, revealed that the destination wedding segment is worth more than US$90 billion... Read More
Yas Marina Circuit is ready to host the 21st and final round of the 2019 Formula 1® season, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019.
This year marks 10 years since the inaugural race back in 2009. In that time, drivers have completed 550 race laps or 30,250km around the track.
The first race was won by Sebastian Vettel who has 53 victories in F1®, 3 of which have come in Abu Dhabi.
In total, 5 different drivers have won at Yas Marina Circuit (Vettel,... Read More
Yas Marina Circuit is ready to host the 21st and final round of the 2019 Formula 1® season, the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019.
This year marks 10 years since the inaugural race back in 2009. In that time, drivers have completed 550 race laps or 30,250km around the track.
The first race was won by Sebastian Vettel who has 53 victories in F1®, 3 of which have come in Abu Dhabi.
In total, 5 different drivers have won at Yas Marina Circuit (Vettel,... Read More
Underscoring its mission to bring the world together, Emirates has rolled out its A380 dressed in the striking ‘Year of Tolerance’ livery from its Engineering Centre, ready to take-off for the historic one-off EK 2019 flight on 29 November that will bring together the diverse, multi-cultural communities of the UAE.
The vibrant ‘Year of Tolerance' livery depicts a panorama of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures holding hands in solidarity, celebrating the UAE's message of... Read More
Buckle up… W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., today announced the highly anticipated debut of the W brand in the UAE capital with the opening of W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s bustling entertainment epicenter, the hotel is the brand’s second W Hotel to open this year in the United Arab Emirates after W Dubai – The Palm, and has the bragging rights to be the only hotel in the world located atop a Grand Prix racetrack. Set to galvanize the... Read More
Bringing the best of Hollywood’s indulgent charm and glamor into the world of hospitality, Paramount Hotel Dubai has set the stage for its Avant Premiere before rolling out the red carpet in January 2020 for the grand opening. The hotel which is the first-ever Paramount property in the region is now welcoming guests.
Ensuring the hotel’s Avant Premiere is on top of the ‘Box Office chart,’ Director Wael Soueid says, “We are very excited to introduce extraordinary hospitality standards... Read More
Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacture with more than 260 years of uninterrupted activity, unveils an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East region with a unique dial color: the Patrimony Middle East Edition
One of Vacheron Constantin’s most admired models, the Patrimony manual-winding, has been adorned with a new salmon dial in an exclusive timepiece dedicated to the Middle East. This interpretation appears in a generous 42mm diameter and with the... Read More
A surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The strong 4.3 percent increase in volume growth compared to the same period last year was supported by highly participatory contributions from both traditional and emerging markets,... Read More
Expo 2020 has announced great value tickets and extensive concessions for the next World Expo, set to attract millions of people from around the globe for six months of entertainment, innovation, discovering and, crucially, fun.
A single-day adult ticket (aged 18 and over) will cost AED 120 (USD 33) and give access to 60 live daily shows, future-shaping technologies, performances by world-famous artists, parades, cutting-edge innovations and architecture, special celebrations and more... Read More
“The beauty and tolerance of the city make it a prime choice for expatriates” says, Nazish Khan, FIDU Properties, COO.
If you’ve always thought Dubai is about tourism alone, think again! With a prospering economy and increased job availability, you can enjoy five-star relaxation and do business with unrivalled ease in the city.
The state-of-the-art infrastructure aside, Dubai has a geographical advantage over other countries in the region, for business: It sits at the... Read More