Dubai Tourism News
Dubai Airports to welcome own Time Out title
In a world-first, Dubai Airports and ITP Media Group have joined forces to launch Time Out DXB, a new media brand with the opportunity to engage with the 90 million passengers that pass through the world’s leading international airport every year.
Park Regis Boutique joins roster of new properties in Dubai
StayWell Holdings has announced the opening of Park Regis Boutique. Abdulrazzaq Abdulaziz Ramadhan Almutawa, the property owner, and Simon Wan, president of StayWell, attended the opening ceremony along with important stakeholders, dignitaries and government personalities.
Dubai International sees continued upward trajectory in passenger numbers
The upward trend in passenger traffic has continued at Dubai International, with the hub welcoming close to seven million passengers in November 2017, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Kelly appointed general manager at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm, has appointed Timothy Kelly as general manager and senior vice president, operations. Directly reporting to Serge Zaalof, chief operating officer for Atlantis Resorts & Residences, Kelly will oversee all operations, strategic direction, management and continued growth of Atlantis, The Palm.
25hours Hotels signs for first property in Dubai
AccorHotels and Dubai World Trade Centre have announced the first 25hours Hotels property outside of Europe. The hospitality brand, which was conceptualised in Germany, is set to make its debut for the first time ever in the Middle East with the 25hours Dubai Hotel.
Artiaga to head to Vida Downtown, Dubai
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Eliza Artiaga as general manager of Vida Downtown, the upscale lifestyle hotel in Downtown Dubai under Vida Hotels & Resorts.
Me Dubai set to debut in late 2018
Me by Meliá has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of Me Dubai at the end of 2018. Designed by late architect, Zaha Hadid, Me Dubai is set to become a legacy hotel.
AccorHotels to debut Raffles brand on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
AccorHotels has signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
Al Joker appointed to new corporate affairs role with Dubai Airports
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has announced the appointment of Majed Al Joker as executive vice president, corporate affairs, in a move that reaffirms Dubai Airports’ ongoing commitment to develop and promote emergent Emirati leaders.
Dusit Thani Dubai welcomes View opening
Dusit Thani Dubai has officially launched View, the newest and one of the most sophisticated al fresco soiree destinations in the emirate. The new location will serve an award-winning fare against a backdrop of the city’s spectacular skyline that features the Burj Khalifa.
Dubai International welcomes 6.9m passengers in October
Dubai International welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Anthony Joshua boxing in highest ring in the world
Anthony Joshua put his weight behind Dubai’s drive to become the most active city in the world today, as he took part in a vigorous training session on the helipad of the iconic Burj Al Arab.