Dubai Tourism News
British Butler Institute to open onboard the QE2, Dubai
The British Butler Institute will open on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 on January 26th – welcoming the first students on board for a ten-day butlers’ course coached by some of the world’s most talented butlers.
Dubai International welcomes one billionth visitor
Dubai International has given its billionth visitor a warm welcome after his arrival this morning. Nine-year-old Arjun and his family arrived from Orlando, Florida, on Emirates flight EK220.
Andaz Dubai La Mer pencilled in for 2020 opening
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, for the development of an Andaz-branded hotel at La Me - a vibrant lifestyle district in the coastal area of Jumeirah.
Assmann returns to lead Sofitel Dubai Downtown
AccorHotels has welcomed the return of Klaus Assmann to the position of general manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, the brand’s flagship hotel in the UAE.
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Nakheel development taking shape on Deira Islands, Dubai
Developer Nakheel and Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts’ AED670 million, 800-room beachfront resort and water park is taking shape at Deira Islands, with all accommodation floors almost complete, and roofing work under way.
Address Dubai Mall unveils new look following renovations
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, has boldly reimagined the hotel, an exceptional and exclusive city shopping retreat in the Dubai Mall.
Wyndham to open three hotels in Deira, Dubai
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is set to increase its footprint in Dubai with three new managed hotels as part of the Deira Waterfront Development by Ithra Dubai, a wholly owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Studio M Arabian Plaza welcomes first guests in Dubai
With a total inventory of 323 hotel rooms and serviced apartments, the three-star property is perfect for tech-savvy travellers and long-term guests looking for a fusion of function and comfort.
Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai welcomes first guests
Kempinski Hotels has announced that the long-anticipated Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai has now opened its doors to guests. Inspired by European palaces of the past, the building has been meticulously designed with neoclassical architecture at the forefront.
Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens, opens in Dubai
Moving into The Greens with a bang, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens is the third hotel to open as part of Jumeirah Group’s upscale casual brand launched earlier this year.
Issam Kazim, chief executive, Dubai Tourism
With the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing recently announcing an ambition to welcome 25 million visitors per annum by 2025, Issam Kazim, chief executive of the organisation, here tells Breaking Travel News where the extra guests are going to come from. Also up for discussion are the impact of the new Al Maktoum International Airport and the developing family travel sector in the emirate.
Katie King, director of marketing, Queen Elizabeth 2
As the Queen Elizabeth 2 enters a new life as a floating hotel in Dubai, director of marketing, Katie King, here tells us how the project is being received by the local market. Speaking at World Travel Market in London, she also reveals what is on offer on-board this one of a kind location.