Dubai Tourism News
The Arts Club Dubai set to open next summer
The Arts Club will open its first club overseas next year, in Dubai. At the same time, the private members’ club has appointed Ajaz Sheikh to the role of chief operating officer for the new location.
Dubai tourism records modest increase in arrivals
Dubai received a total of 13.5 million international guests from the start of the year till October, according to the latest figures from Dubai Tourism. The figure compares to that of 12.88 million for the same period last year.
HSMAI Revenue Optimisation Conference underway in Dubai
HSMAI provides practical tools, insights and cutting-edge expertise to enable knowledge sharing and enhance professional development, as well as increase sales, inspire marketing, transform businesses digitally and take the lead in revenue strategy.
Nakheel Mall opens on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Nakheel Mall has been officially opened by Nakheel chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah. Easily accessible by road, rail or on foot, the mall has its own Palm Monorail station, with free monorail trips to the mall until the end of February.
Expo 2020 Dubai signs Informa partnership
Plans for Expo 2020 Dubai have been further strengthened through a wide-ranging agreement with Informa. The deal will bring some of the region’s major business and entertainment events to Dubai Exhibition Centre, co-located at the expo.
Hollywood superstars launch new Dubai Tourism video
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has announced a new collaboration with Hollywood superstars Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Zoe Saldana.
Nakheel Mall to open ahead of United Arab Emirates’ national day
The new centrepiece of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, the AED1.2 billion mall has five retail levels with more than 300 shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets and services.
Breaking Travel News interview: Margaret Paul, managing director, Emerald Palace Kempinski
Inspired by European palaces of the past, the magnificent Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai has been meticulously designed with neoclassical architecture to the fore. Here Breaking Travel News chats with manager director, Margaret Paul, about the hotel, the inspiration behind its opulent design and her ambitions for its future
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View welcomes first guests
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. Continuing Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion in key global cities, the new design-focused hotel is the group’s seventh hotel in Dubai.
Fredrik Reinisch, cluster general manager, Al Habtoor City Hotels
Having recently taken over leadership of the three hotels at Al Habtoor City, Fredrik Reinisch tells Breaking Travel News what these unique locations bring to the hospitality market in the United Arab Emirates. With Expo 2020 just around the corner, he also tells us what opportunities it will bring for hoteliers in Dubai.
Hoor Al Khaja, associate vice president of international operations, Dubai Tourism
With Expo 2020 on the horizon and a number of new properties entering the hospitality market, there is plenty to discuss as Breaking Travel News chats with Hoor Alkhaja at World Travel Market.
C Central Resort - the Palm opens to guests
Central Hotels has announced the opening of the much-anticipated C Central Resort - the Palm. The beach-front property features 203 rooms and suites.