Dubai News
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Set Sail
As part of its mission to share Abu Dhabi with the world, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has joined forces with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Abu Dhabi Maritime to participate in this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Unveils A New Farm To Table & Grill Concept
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, a member of Jumeirah Group, announced today the launch of Arcadia, a unique and interactive experience hosting its urban hydroponic farm and a new dining concept with an array of culinary experiences for food lovers.
Expo City Dubai launches Dh120 one-day pass
Expo City Dubai has announced a Dh120 one-day pass that will give people admission to at least four main pavilions from October 1.
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UAE drops Covid-19 mask wearing rules from Wednesday including at schools
The UAE announced Monday that it would remove its mask wearing rules, according to the country’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA). The new rules will come into effect from Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Face mask rules had been in effect for over two and half years.
Dubai’s Emirates to ramp up operations to South Africa
Dubai’s Emirates to ramp up operations to South Africa The airline will increase its operations on the Dubai-Johannesburg route with three daily flights, starting March 1, 2023
Desert destination Terra Solis Dubai names Suski as CEO
Terra Solis Dubai, the latest addition to the iconic Tomorrowland family, has appointed experienced hotelier Alexander Suski to head up the team at the five-star holistic desert destination as the Q4 launch date draws closer.
Royal Brunei expected to restart London-Dubai
Royal Brunei will no longer operate nonstop between London and Bandar Seri Begawan. Effective November 1 Royal Brunei will operate to Bandar via Dubai, as it did until 2018. It is expected to gain fifth-freedom rights between London-Dubai and vice versa as happened before.
Hospitality’s highest flyers honoured at FHS Awards
The top players in the Middle East and Africa’s hospitality sector were honoured at the Future Hospitality Summit Awards today in the presence of Founding Patron of the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC), His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
UAE travel, tourism spending highest in GCC region at $27.4bln
The UAE remains the top destination for travel and tourism in the region, with visitor expenditures reaching nearly $30 billion in 2021 alone, according to a new report.
IHG expands lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Co (SIGMAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ghazzawi Group, for its second Hotel Indigo in Jeddah.
Avani Hotels in Dubai Get the Ball Rolling Ahead of 2022 World Cup in Qatar
As football fans the world over are counting down to the start of FIFA World Cup in Qatar on 20 November 2022, Avani Palm View Hotel and Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel in Dubai have unveiled an action-packed programme of viewing activities and stay packages dedicated to the beautiful game.
Radisson Hotel Group cements presence in Middle East
Radisson Hotel Group cements its presence further as one of the largest international hotel groups in the region, with a growing portfolio of 77 hotels in operation and under development across the Middle East. At this year’s Future Hospitality Summit held in the UAE, the Group announced tenacious expansion plans as it sets to add over 5,000 keys to its expansive portfolio in the next five years.