Department Of Culture And Tourism – Abu Dhabi News
Lewis Hamilton wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
MCLAREN’S Lewis Hamilton has triumphed in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as thousands of sporting enthusiasts gathered in the emirate to witness the sporting spectacle.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix set to crown record year in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi is celebrating its success at World Travel Market in London – one of the biggest tourism tradeshows in the world - with the 64 stakeholders on the stand conducting a record 450 meetings. The news comes as the leading destination prepares to celebrate the highlight of its sporting calendar this weekend, with the arrival of the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi announcess sharp increase in visitors at WTM
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has revealed an 18 per cent increase in UK visitor figures so far this year. The news was announced during World Travel Market in London.
Abu Dhabi prepares for Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix 2011
With the inaugural Indian Grand Prix fading from the rear view mirrors all eyes are now on Abu Dhabi in the Middle East as the Formula 1 circus rolls into town. Taking place from November 11th-13th, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will see thousands of sports fans from around the world descend on the emirate for a sporting spectacle unrivalled in the region.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi brings a touch of splendour to UAE
The glamorous Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas has opened its doors in the UAE today, marking Hyatt’s first foray into the progressive and popular emirate of Abu Dhabi and creating the first five star hotel experience on the cultural hub that is Saadiyat Island.
MSC Lirica takes up residence in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has reached a new milestone in its cruise tourism development with the arrival of the MSC Lirica – the first luxury vessel to homeport in the UAE capital. Arriving from Genoa, Italy, the 59,000 tonne MSC Lirica was given a warm Abu Dhabi welcome with a spectacular fireworks display.
Abu Dhabi Louvre and Guggenheim openings delayed
Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Co (TDIC) has announced that it is postponing the opening of three museums that are planned to open on the $27 billion Saadiyat Island.
Vistors queue to sample Abu Dhabi’s Hospitality
In its opening week, more than 100,000 visitors have flooded into the Abu Dhabi Oasis pavilion at the Alicante Volvo Ocean Race Village, as the emirate makes as big a splash on-land as it has been on the water with its record-breaking Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team.
Abu Dhabi seeks to tackle ocean pollution in latest initiative
Abu Dhabi has teamed up with the Volvo Ocean Race to bring its ‘Keep The Oceans Clean’ initiative to the emirate’s Corniche ‘Destination Village’ this New Year’s Eve, as part of the fortnight-long hosting of the round-the-world race. The global campaign encourages action against ocean pollution threatening sea-life, will involve a series of free community art projects which will run in the ‘Destination Village’ from December 31st – January 14th next year.
Abu Dhabi gets new cruise terminal
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, (ADTA), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Abu Dhabi Terminals, has erected a new tented cruise terminal at Mina Zayed which is capable of simultaneously accommodating 1,300 passengers.
New cruise terminal built in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has erected a new tented cruise terminal at Mina Zayed which is capable of simultaneously accommodating 1,300 passengers. The facility, on the site of the former ADTA visitor information centre, has been designed to cater for the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 cruise seasons.
ADTA teams with Disney to boost tourism standards in UAE
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has teamed up with Disney Institute - one of the world’s most recognised leaders in professional development - for a series of seminars aimed at inspiring industry leadership, improving service quality and better management of the sector’s human resources.