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Cheval Collection gears up to open Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai
Cheval Collection’s latest property in the Middle East, Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, is set to open in March 2025 with 151 luxurious, serviced apartments – which can be booked for any length of stay – and a host of top-flight business and leisure amenities. One of the award-winning, UK-based hospitality brand’s largest properties, Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai is a reimagining of the showpiece Leadership Pavilion that hosted world leaders during EXPO 2020 and COP28. The prestigious building, which has been extensively refurbished, is located alongside the iconic Al Wasl Plaza, five minutes’ walk from the Expo City Metro station
Dubai welcomes 18.72 million international visitors in 2024, up 9% year-on-year
In yet another remarkable annual performance, Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international overnight visitors from January to December 2024, a 9% year-over-year increase that surpasses the previous record of 17.15 million in 2023, according to data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Unveils World’s First Build-A-Bear-Themed Suite
Get ready for some beary special moments as Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is delighted to announce its playful collaboration with the beloved Build-A-Bear Workshop. This exciting new collaboration ensures an unforgettable experience filled with fun for all the family including five themed rooms, exclusively branded bears, a workshop at Zing Deli & Café and so much more. Unlock a world of adventure and let your children’s imagination run wild with the perfect blend of excitement, comfort, and stunning scenery.
Dubai Fountain Undergoes a Stunning Revamp: Temporary Closure Announced for Upgrade and Enhancement
Emaar has announced the temporary closure of Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest performing fountain, located at Downtown Dubai, to undergo a comprehensive upgrade and routine upkeep. The renovation will commence in May and is expected to take five months to complete.
Emaar Hospitality Group Opens Vida Dubai Mall in the Heart of Downtown
Emaar Hospitality Group opened Vida Dubai Mall, a vibrant addition to the city’s ever-evolving skyline. Situated in Downtown Dubai, this 195-key property, plus 620 residence units, is ideal for urban explorers, leisure seekers, and business travellers. Boasting direct access to Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest retail and entertainment hubs, and breathtaking views of Burj Khalifa, this represents a new chapter for the Vida brand in Dubai’s most iconic destination.
Unforgettable Family Adventures Await at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
While travelling over the Summer families can enjoys a special promotion from Sheraton which allows 1 x child under 14 and 1 x child under 6 free accommodation, when accompanied by an adult. This package is available to be booked now (closing booking in March) for stays between June and September 2025.
Dubai Sets New Global Benchmarks in Tourism, Events, and Sustainability for 2024
Dubai continues to solidify its position as a world leader in tourism, events, and innovation, achieving record-breaking milestones across sectors. With a clear focus on growth, sustainability, and global collaboration, the city has unveiled impressive results and initiatives that underscore its reputation as a premier destination for visitors, businesses, and residents alike.
Experience the magic of Dubai’s biggest-ever celebration as DSF’s 30th anniversary edition begins
The iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes citywide celebrations to dazzling new heights, kick-starting the festival’s greatest, most phenomenal, and out-of-this-world 30th anniversary edition. An exhilarating line-up of world-class entertainment, awe-inspiring adventures, and unforgettable experiences will bring together the entire emirate like never before. This year promises to be the most extraordinary season ever in the festival’s incredible history with an action-packed calendar brimming with non-stop, day-in-day-out, fun-filled moments for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Unveils New Al Bahar Villas
Jumeirah Beach Hotel is delighted to introduce its newly renovated Al Bahar Villas, offering a blend of earthy elegance and barefoot luxury within the lush surroundings of the iconic family destination.
Shamal Unveils The Anchor, a New Premier Dining Destination at Dubai Harbour
Shamal - a diversified investment firm, born in Dubai, managing a global portfolio of investments, assets and experiences, has started construction on The Anchor, a new premium dining destination in Dubai Harbour. Meticulously designed for the seafront district, The Anchor is the latest addition to the wide range of upscale residential, lifestyle and hospitality offerings at the harbour.
InterContinental Dubai Festival City to Showcase ‘Events by InterContinental’ at WTM London 2024
InterContinental Dubai Festival City is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, the leading global travel and tourism event. The property will highlight its unified offering, ‘Events by InterContinental Dubai Festival City,’ solidifying the destination’s role as a premier hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.