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GCC travellers ‘Take another look’ at Azerbaijan

05 May 2019

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) the national promotion body established to support the growth of Azerbaijan’s tourism industry introduced its marketing campaign ‘Take another look’ at the 26th edition of ATM 2019. As part of its strategy to present a new portrait of the country, enhance its destination value and double the current in-bound tourism by 2023, ATB launched its global marketing campaign in UAE to garner interest from tourists across the Middle East region.

The brand... Read More

Etihad Airways to go double-daily from Abu Dhabi to Moscow Domodedovo

05 May 2019

Building on the success of its current daily service between the capitals of the UAE and Russia, Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, which will operate seasonally between 27 October and 10 May 2020.

The additional flight, operated by an Airbus A320, will provide more convenient travel options between the two capital cities as passengers can now choose between a daytime and evening departure from both Abu Dhabi and... Read More

Russian startups examine growth opportunities and advantages in Dubai market

05 May 2019

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently participated in a roundtable in Moscow which familiarised Russian startups with Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and growth opportunities that the emirate offers.

The roundtable, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and PROFEX, provided valuable insights on Dubai’s business environment, fast-growing startup sector, and the various accelerator and incubator programmes, initiatives, services and... Read More

The Russian icon is gifted an Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur in Dubai to celebrate his birthday

02 May 2019

In an intimate party at the decadent Burj Al Arab, Russian popstar Philipp Kirkorov laughed, danced and mingled with his closest friends, whilst wearing an Ulysse Nardin timepiece gifted to him by the iconic brand in celebration of his 52nd birthday.

Inspired by Ulysse Nardin’s marine heritage yet fully modernized for daily urban wear, the Marine Torpilleur is supremely comfortable on the wrist and a delight to the eye, with luxury straps in alligator matching the striking blue watch... Read More

Three celebrity chefs join the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

02 May 2019

With a focus on delivering culinary sensations like no other, The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, a well-known global icon, is proud to announce three new chefs to the group’s current collection of ten celebrity restaurants; Francky Semblat, Kim Joinie-Maurin and Kasper Kurdahl, celebrating a combined total of 7 Michelin stars at their most recent culinary appointments.

The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of... Read More

Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo 'buys world's most expensive car'

02 May 2019

As a big-game player on a $35 million per year contract, Ronaldo clearly has money to spend — and reports in Italy's Sky Sport, Spain's MARCA, and the Daily Mail suggest the 34-year-old has bought the "most expensive" car on the planet.

The motor was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 earlier in the year.

It has an 8.0 liter turbocharged W16 engine capable of taking its driver to speeds as high as 260 mph.

Only one model has been built, and it was inspired by the... Read More

Celebrating 10 years of flying together

02 May 2019

Dubai-based flydubai’s participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) coincided with the start of the celebrations for the carrier’s 10th anniversary. The airline, which started operations on 01 June 2009, marked this occasion with the launch of a new website for passengers to share their memories.

Over the last decade, the airline has changed the way people travel. It enters a new chapter of its maturity cemented by steady growth, enhanced passenger... Read More

If fashion is your passion, make it your profession! (Luiza Ave)

02 May 2019

This summer Moscow will once again open its doors to representatives of the fashion world from the Middle East. From 10 to 13 June 2019, the Radisson Collection Hotel Congress Park will host the second season of the international project “Al Arabia Fashion Days”. The project is a unique platform for the interaction of the Russian public with the culture of the Arab world. Its goal is to establish cultural and business relations between Russia and Arab countries. The project of... Read More

flydubai receives industry recognition

01 May 2019

Dubai-based flydubai was named “Best Low-Cost airline serving the Middle East” at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards, which was held during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at the Grand Plaza Mövenpick. The award, which is voted by the public and readers of the magazine, reflects almost 10 years of flydubai’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and delivering convenient and reliable travel services. This will be the sixth time that flydubai has won the award and its third... Read More

Emirates to deploy its latest Boeing 777-300ER to Malé from 1st June

29 Apr 2019

Emirates has announced the deployment of its latest Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class suites on its Dubai- Malé route from 1st June, 2019. The Maldivian capital will become the first destination in the South Asian region to be served on a regular basis by the new aircraft.

Passengers travelling to and from the idyllic archipelago on Emirates flights EK658 and EK659, one of three daily non-stop services* connecting Malé, with Emirates’ hub in Dubai,... Read More