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Burj Al Arab terrace is now open for non-hotel guests too!

22 Sep 2016

Make your dreams come true!

The iconic Burj Al Arab's stunning new attraction, the Burj Al Arab Terrace, which opened earlier this year in May, is now open for non-hotel guests too seeking a unique day retreat in the lap of supreme luxury.

Awaiting your indulgence is a selection of 32-fully air-conditioned cabanas with poolside access and exciting dining and spa options.

Comprising a remarkable, one-of-a-kind restaurant, pool, beach and cabana space, the Burj Al Arab... Read More

Over 50% increase in y-o-y space bookings for next edition of Airport Show say organizers

22 Sep 2016

WAM --- Buoyed by its remarkable success over the last 16 years, the Airport Show has announced further expansion in its next edition, which will take place from 15th to 17th May, 2017, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai.

The show organisers confirmed that the huge interest of the global aviation industry in the Middle East and in the latest smart technologies showcased on this platform has led to an over 50 per cent increase in year-on-year space bookings... Read More

DSOA and Alibaba Cloud Host Create@Alibaba Cloud Start-up Contest to step up Innovation in ME

22 Sep 2016

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), and Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today jointly hosted the Middle East finals of Create@Alibaba Cloud Start-up Contest (CACSC) at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC) - DSOA's wholly owned largest-of-its-kind technology incubation centre in the region.

The Dubai session drew the participation of 10 regional technology start-ups spanning multimedia, gaming, e-... Read More

Christie’s marks its 250th anniversary and 10th in Dubai with curated sale on 18th Oct.

21 Sep 2016

Following the recent and very successful “10 year Christie’s Dubai” celebration this March, the leading art business proudly announces its 250th anniversary. James Christie, founder of today’s most renowned and oldest fine art auction house in the world, held his first auction on 5th of December 1766 in London. To celebrate, both of these landmark events, Christie’s Dubai presents a curated sale, offering 113 works of modern and contemporary art from the region, each reflecting on quality,... Read More

Ajman tourism gets strong boost from UAE and GCC nationals during Eid Al Adha

21 Sep 2016

Tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries including staycationers from the UAE were the top visitors of Ajman during Eid Al Adha holiday, according to Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD).

Nationals from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, KSA, Bahrain and UAE were majority of the guests who stayed in Ajman’s hotels and hotel apartments, followed by nationals from Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Nepal and China including Singapore. The remaining guests were from... Read More

Jumeirah Group wins four accolades at 23rd Annual World Travel Awards

21 Sep 2016

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has walked away with four accolades at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards held in Italy recently.

At the red-carpet ceremony, the luxury property Jumeirah Carlton Tower was named ‘Europe's Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2016.’ Located in London’s Knightsbridge it offers 216 guest rooms including spacious Executive Suites, ideal for business travellers. Yet another London property of the Group,... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed is all praise for the UAE National Paralympic team

21 Sep 2016

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has commended the sports achievements of the UAE National Paralympic team at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The team won seven gold, silver and bronze medals.

While meeting the members of the team at Zabeel Palace on Tuesday afternoon, Sheikh Mohammed said, "The will conquers the impossible and no success is without resolve and determination."... Read More

Sharjah’s Mleiha Archaeological Centre relates region’s 130, 000 year-old history

21 Sep 2016

WAM -- Located in the central region of Sharjah, Mleiha is the truest epitome for the history of man in the GCC area, where which it became one of the world’s cradles for rich antiquity on human civilisation and cultural legacy, dating 130,000 years ago.

The Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), was once home to the migration of Mankind from Africa, to the GCC region, Europe and Asia. For those who... Read More

Etihad Airways named 'Airline of the Year' for 3rd time by leading UK magazine

21 Sep 2016

WAM - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year by UK magazine, Travel Trade Gazette (TTG). The awards were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End.

The airline was nominated in two categories - ‘Airline of the Year’ – and in a special category for ‘Travel Company of the Year’, where Etihad Airways was the only airline mentioned. The... Read More

Emirates to operate flagship A380 between Dubai and Guangzhou from 1st October 2016

20 Sep 2016

Emirates, voted the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards will operate its flagship A380 on services between Dubai and Guangzhou from 1st October 2016, the 67th National Day of People’s Republic of China. Guangzhou will join more than 40 destinations on Emirates’ extensive global network served by its highly popular A380 aircraft, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, London, Paris, Sydney, Toronto, Auckland, Bangkok, and Seoul.

Since the route’s... Read More