Dubai Tourism News Page 57
Go City Card to launch in Dubai
Go City Card has launched its newest digital attraction pass in Dubai, the fourth most popular travel destination in the world according to the eighth annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index. The Go Dubai Card enables travellers to save up to 55 per cent on Dubai’s top attractions, tours, and more, versus buying tickets for each attraction individually.
La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk opens in Dubai
La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk, Dubai, has celebrated its grand opening. The new boutique hotel, developed by Meraas, is located at the heart of City Walk, Dubai’s new urban living destination.
Emaar Hospitality Group unveils Address Boulevard in Dubai
Address Hotels + Resorts has unveiled its new city lifestyle resort, Address Boulevard. Chris Newman, chief operating officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “Address Boulevard is another statement of our ambition to set new industry standards.”
Dubai Airport outlaws round bags from baggage operations
Dubai Airports will soon introduce a new baggage rule to help improve service, reduce the risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of its check-in and baggage operation at Dubai International.
Dubai International breaks all-time passenger number record
Dubai International began the new year in top gear as monthly traffic in January reached an all-time high of eight million passengers, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.
Dubai welcomes 14.9m overnight visitors in 2016
Dubai Tourism has released its annual visitor figures showing the emirates attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording a healthy five per cent increase over 2015.
Dubai to welcome drone transport later this year
Dubai will welcome new drone transport from July this year, according to the Roads & Transportation Agency. The Chinese model eHang 184 has already had test flights in the emirate, according to agency head Matt al-Tayer.
Dubai International: The airport with a heart
This aerial photo of Dubai International’s runway makes it clear DXB is the airport with a heart. Over 200,000 passengers will spend part of their Valentine’s Day at DXB.
Dubai International welcomes first Air India flight from Kochi
Dubai International has welcomed Air India’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to arrive from the city of Kochi, Kerala, with a traditional water salute. The crew and representatives of the airline were welcomed at a cake cutting ceremony at Concourse D.
Dubai Tourism scoops series of top awards
Dubai’s growing appeal as a destination for staging events have been recognised by two prestigious awards ceremonies, reflecting the combined efforts of the emirate’s public and private sectors to continuously expand and evolve the city’s offering.
Dubai World Central continues steady ascent
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central, Dubai’s second international hub, witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. DWC welcomed a total of 850,633 passengers in 2016, up 84.5 per cent compared to 461,063 passengers recorded in 2015.
Les Clefs d’Or welcomed to La Perle in Dubai
La Perle by Dragone hosted the prestigious association of Les Clefs d’Or earlier, where a record number of 350 members were given a sneak peek of the state of the art aqua-theatre. As part of Les Clef d’Or’s educational day programme, La Perle treated the vast group to an exclusive and unique preview to the city’s most anticipated opening.