Persian Gulf
Airlines and Aviation
Eurowings doubles services to the Persian Gulf and expands to Northern Europe
Whether winter wonderland or desert metropolis – the Eurowings 2024/25 winter flight schedule offers travelers more variety than ever before.
Consumer
Dubai kicked off the new year by scrapping a 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales
Dubai ended its 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom on January 1 and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, ending a long-standing source of revenue for its ruling family to apparently further boost its tourism to the emirate.
Cruise
Sail aboard Windstar Cruises to Arabia in 2023-2024
Windstar Cruises has announced new cruises to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, marking a first for the small-ship brand. Cruises begin November 2023, on the all-suite, 312-guest Star Legend.
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