Dubai Tourism News
Dubai Tiger Woods golf course on schedule
The company developing the Tiger Woods Dubai golf course and luxury resort said it has no plans to cut ties with the golfer despite his well-documented marital problems.
ABB powers first automated metro system in the Middle East
Reliable, high quality power is key to keeping the recently launched Dubai Metro running smoothly. ABB’s Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS) and low-voltage products are working together to deliver reliable power to Red line stations of Dubai Metro.
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa opens with dazzling light show
Dubai has opened the world’s tallest building, renaming it the Burj Khalifa in honour and gratitude of the United Arab Emirates president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Plans have also been announced to open the world’s first Armani Hotel, which is located inside the tower, to the public in March.
World’s tallest building opens in Dubai
The world’s tallest building, and Dubai’s most remarkable architectural achievement to date, is officially set to open today. But the final height of the Burj Dubai won’t be revealed until tonight’s opening ceremony, when Dubai’s ruler is expected to make an ascent of the 169-floor “superscraper”.
Dubai Crisis Could Spell Bargain Bonanza For Tourists According To DialAFlight
The oil boom in Dubai fuelled a period of rapid economic development in the desert state of Dubai. One of the main ways in which this was expressed was a massive, multi-billion dollar investment in their relatively young tourism industry.
Crunch meeting with Dubai World today
Creditors are meeting with Dubai World officials today to try and hammer out a debt restructuring deal. More than 90 banks are meeting with the developers today in an attempt to recover some of the $22bn in debts that it owes.
Dubai debt crisis ‘over’
Dubai’s debt crisis is over, according to the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi’s $10 billion bailout of its struggling neighbour was proof of national unity, said Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahayan.
High Rise in sales Of Dhows is observed In Dubai
Dubai is a perfect place for boat lovers. There are many marine activities which attracts tourists around the world.
Seawings provides unsurpassed views of the Burj Dubai
History is in the making as Seawings is flying high, ensuring that every glass clad meter of the tallest building in the world can be witnessed through the eyes of the public.
Abu Dhabi throws Dubai $10bn lifeline
Shares in the Gulf have soared after news that Dubai has received a $10 billion bail-out from its neighbour Abu Dhabi to tide it over till April 2010. The funds will also be used to repay a Dubai World Islamic debt which matures today and provide a fighting fund while it negotiates a restructuring deal with creditors.
Emirates raises $1.1bn funding for A380s
Emirates has helped ease concerns over its financial position by announcing that it has raised $1.13 billion for the delivery of Airbus A380 superjumbos.
Dubai will have much to offer the next year
Many travelers who travel to Europe and Mediterranean envisage Dubai as a stopover point. But this is a wrong assumption Dubai is a holiday destination by itself.