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Abu Dhabi hotel guests exceed 1.3 million in third quarter, buoyed by ‘world-class events’

17 Nov 2019

Total number of tourists staying in the emirate’s hotels expected to breach a record 5.1 million by the end of 2019

There were more than 1.3 million Abu Dhabi hotel guests during the third quarter of this year, an increase of 1.7 per cent on the same period in 2018, the emirate’s Department of Culture and Tourism said.

In the first nine months of the year, there have been almost 3.8 million hotel guests, a 2.9 per cent increase on the same period last year. The total... Read More

WatchBox and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons Announce Joint Venture in the Middle East

17 Nov 2019

Fueled by the rapid growth of the high-end secondary watch market, this exclusive partnership will introduce WatchBox’s pre-owned timepieces, services, and expertise to the Middle East

WatchBox, the global leader in pre-owned luxury timepieces and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the Middle East’s most respected and established luxury watch retailer, today announced a joint venture to launch WatchBox Middle East. This partnership brings expertise in the secondary watch market to the region... Read More

Tatarstan President attends the opening ceremony of the second World Tolerance Summit in Dubai

17 Nov 2019

The World Tolerance Summit, organised by the International Institute for Tolerance one of the initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, concluded on Thursday with policymakers and heads of international organisations calling for policies that can establish a culture of tolerance worldwide.

Tolerance Leaders Debate... Read More

Bvlgari Chefs Luca Fantin and Niko Romito Awarded ThreeForks by Gambero Rosso

14 Nov 2019

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that Top Italian Restaurants 2020, this year's edition of the Gambero Rosso’s Restaurant guide which gathers the best Italian addresses abroad, awarded both Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin at Bvlgari Ginza Tower in Tokyo and Il Ristorante - Niko Romito at Bvlgari Resort Dubai with its highest ranking, the three forks.

A special award has also been assigned to Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin in Tokyo which has been nominated ‘Restaurant of... Read More

Эмирейтс Груп объявила о результатах первого полугодия 2019- 2020 финансового года

12 Nov 2019

Выручка Эмирейтс Груп снизилась на 2% и достигла 14,5 млрд долларов США, прибыль выросла на 8% и составила 320 млн долларов США. На результаты повлияли закрытие взлетно-посадочной полосы Международного аэропорта Дубая (DXB), снижение стоимости топлива, неблагоприятное колебание валютных курсов и банкротство туроператора Thomas Cook. .Авиакомпания перевезла 29,6 млн пассажиров с коэффициентом занятости кресел на уровне 81,1%, что на 2,3% выше, чем в аналогичный период годом ранее.... Read More

Formula 1® announces a new Official Sponsorship deal with Expo 2020 Dubai

12 Nov 2019

Formula 1® welcomed Expo 2020 Dubai, the next World Expo, as an Official Sponsor with a 14-month association that will run from the climax of the 2019 season and throughout next year’s race calendar. Expo 2020, which takes place from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, will be the largest event ever staged in the Arab World and is set to welcome 192 participating countries and host 25 million visits from across the globe over 173 days. The sub-themes of Expo 2020 are Opportunity, Mobility and... Read More

President of Belarus visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

11 Nov 2019

(WAM) -- President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, along with his accompanying delegation, as part of his official visit to the UAE.

The Belarusian President, commenced his tour by visiting the ossuary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and recalled the Founding Father's qualities and wise approach that enriched the culture of tolerance and peaceful co-existence among various nations of the world.

President... Read More

Bvlgari wins two prizes in the 2019 Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Genève!

10 Nov 2019

The Chronograph Watch Prize for the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic, and the Jewellery Watch Prize for Serpenti Misteriosi Romani: the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has awarded the Jeweller of Time two prizes on Thursday November 7th. The Jury has thereby paid tribute to Bvlgari’s spirit of edgy innovation and ultimate creativity.

These prizes acknowledge the expression of Italian style and elegance mingled with Swiss watchmaking expertise and the... Read More

A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime sets world record at Only Watch auction

10 Nov 2019

A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A sold for a hammer price of CHF 31-million (about $31-million) at Only Watch, a charity auction held in Geneva to which top watch brands donate special editions. The previous record for the world’s most expensive wristwatch was Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Rolex Daytona, which sold for $17.7-million at a Phillips auction in 2017. The previous record for the world’s most expensive watch (a pocket watch) was the Patek Philippe Henry... Read More

Luxury is the 7th Most Intimate Industry in the UAE, According to MBLM’s 2019 Brand Intimacy Study

10 Nov 2019

Dior ranks #1 in the luxury industry

In 2019, the luxury industry remains in the 7th rank out of the 15 industries showcased in the 2019 Brand Intimacy Report. Dior rises to the top of the luxury industry, followed by Chanel at #2 and Louis Vuitton at #3. The Top 10 is rounded out by Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Burberry, and Hermès respectively.

Brand Intimacy is defined as the... Read More