Dubai
Wyndham Residences The Palm opens with 102 keys
Wyndham Residences The Palm has officially opened in the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Emirates’ to reintroduce A380 to Perth’s skies from 1 December
From 1 December, Emirates will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth as part of the airline’s ramp up of services to Australia. The upgauge will increase Emirates’ seating capacity between its hub Dubai and Perth, with close to 500 seats available on each flight.
What’s new: Dubai’s new remote working option for travellers
Dubai has now unveiled a new annual programme for overseas professionals working remotely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
No entry in Dubai without return tickets
In its latest tourist guidelines, Dubai government has announced that anyone without a confirmed return ticket will not be allowed to enter the city
Beautified JA Beach Hotel reopens
JA Beach Hotel at JA The Resort, Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai has completed its 2019 makeover and reopened for business
Tourists can now buy alcohol in Dubai
Dubai is renowned for its strict laws around the purchase of alcohol but now the rules are being relaxed for
IHG’s voco makes its way to the Middle East
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.
Mandarin Oriental makes Arab debut
One of Asia's oldest and most reputed hospitality group just marked its entry into the Middle East market with the launch of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Located in the heart of Dubai, and a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, the resort is set to bring a "new wave of chic design and luxury experiences to the shores of the city".
MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is an essential component in planning and development of any MICE event.
Hot hotel openings: Mandarin Oriental debuts on the Arabian Gulf
In this week’s hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Mandarin Oriental, Moxy Hotels, Radisson Blu, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and FWD Group.
Swissotel GM: Dubai’s tourism sector at the core of economic growth
At the helm of the five-star Swissôtel Al Ghurair, we asked Emiel Van Djik about Dubai’s economy, its revenue drivers and of course, his secret to success.
How Indian travellers can rescue Middle East’s tourism goals
For decades, the lure of tax-free gold and cheap flights made the Emirates and particularly Dubai a hot favourite with Indians. While the stringent norms in Middle East, safety concerns and the rise of low-budget famaily destinations in South east Asia dented this popularity to some extent, a Colliers International research states: tourist arrivals from India into the GCC have witnessed constant progression year on year.
British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday
Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British Airways (BA) has revealed the Great British Public are channelling one of the nation’s most long lasting memes by keeping calm and carrying on -- going on holiday.
Virtual reality bites: Lufthansa trial VR tech on flight LH630
Lufthansa passengers to the UAE were in for a tech treat when the airline trialled its new In-flight VR prototype aboard flight LH630, from Frankfurt to Dubai last week.
Ring out the bells: Dubai to host world’s biggest wedding trade show
Dubai wins bid for the world’s biggest B2B event for destination weddings undustry
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