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Passengers can now enjoy unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi at Dubai Airports

04 Dec 2016

Passengers will now be able to enjoy unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi at Dubai International and Dubai World Central after operator Dubai Airports officially rolled out the upgraded service across both airports today.

The launch of the new service follows extensive research into passenger expectations, as a result huge efforts have been made to upgrade airport Wi-Fi infrastructure capped off by the successful completion of a four-month pilot project launched at Concourse D in July... Read More

Vice President, Mohamed bin Zayed and Rulers of the Emirates inaugurate Etihad Museum

04 Dec 2016

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with Members of the Federal Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates, today inaugurated the Etihad (Union) Museum. The Museum is located adjacent to the Union House where the declaration to establish the independent state of the United Arab... Read More

French President tours the Louvre Abu Dhabi

04 Dec 2016

WAM -- French President Francois Hollande, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Saturday toured the Louvre Abu Dhabi site, the first universal museum in the Arab world, and reviewed the progress in construction of the cultural landmark.

The French President's tour was part of his visit to the UAE to attend the Conference on Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage, which was jointly organised by the UAE... Read More

Safeguarding Cultural Heritage conference in Abu Dhabi

04 Dec 2016

The Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference also decided to organise a follow-up conference in 2017 to assess the implementation of its initiatives like an international network of safe havens to temporarily safeguard cultural property and the first projects financed by the $100-million (AED 367 million) international fund initiated in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His... Read More

Google launches 360-degree imagery of 40 iconic sites in Dubai on Street View Special Collects

30 Nov 2016

The Street View Special Collects is a feature of Google Maps that allows users to explore places around the world like natural wonders as well as cultural and historic sites. It enables users to view and navigate 360-degree imagery of locations across the world.

As the UAE celebrates from Nov 30 to Dec 3 to mark its 45th National Day, Google maps’ one billion daily users can now explore key landmarks of the Middle East’s leading tourist destination.

Street View, a feature by... Read More

Enjoy free WiFi during UAE’s 45th National Day celebrations Nov 30th – Dec 3rd

30 Nov 2016

Give your data pack a break and enjoy free Internet access at more than 300 locations across the UAE. When you enter an Etisalat hotspot, connect to UAE WiFi using any WiFi enabled device, whether it’s a smartphone, laptop, tablet or gaming device.

Then simply connect using the WiFi hours that come free with your data package. It’s that easy to start enjoying high speed Internet with premium quality, with no download or upload limit, at all your favorite places in the UAE

How... Read More

Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece Awaits your Arrival…see the video

30 Nov 2016

A visionary realm comes to life at the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi. As a centuries deep story, endless like the desert, it’s a masterpiece blending the sun, sand, and the sea, woven by wise men who built forts against time, monuments for faith and for the future, and tuned it to songs of joy to welcome the world and its creatures. Here you can reach towering heights and dizzying depths while discovering timeless treasures of beauty and awe.

It’s a unique world waiting to be unveiled.... Read More

Save 30-90% at the National Day Super Sale across Dubai, 1 – 3 Dec!

29 Nov 2016

If you love shopping, there’s only one place to be this National Day. Save 30-90 per cent on a huge range of items in Dubai’s unprecedented citywide sale from 1st to 3rdDecember.

Everything from fashion and electronics to toys and home items will be on sale at this amazing citywide three-day bonanza with up to 1,000 shops participating including Lacoste, Hackett, Paul Smith, Level Shoe District, Level Shoe District kids, Tory Burch, Sunglass Hut, Gap, Reebok, Pandora, Monsoon, Damas,... Read More

flydubai inaugurates Bangkok service

29 Nov 2016

Dubai-based flydubai has officially launched its Bangkok service, marking the start of its first double daily route outside of the GCC.

The inaugural flight from Dubai International Terminal 2 landed at Bangkok International Airport today, providing connecting routes for travel through Dubai. As a popular tourist destination, Bangkok offers holidaymakers a variety of experiences from adventure, sport, and health and wellness retreats. In addition, flights to Bangkok will provide... Read More

Enrique to perform on 24th Feb. at Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2017!

29 Nov 2016

Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival reveals that award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Enrique Iglesias is the headline act for the third day of the 15th anniversary festival. Taking place at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre between 22nd and 24th February, the annual musical extravaganza continues to be one of the most anticipated events in Dubai’s calendar and promises to elevate audience experiences on its 2017 edition with an exciting line-up of entertainment and... Read More