Dubai News
First retrofitted Emirates A380 enters service
The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit program has been deployed today on the Dubai-London Heathrow service, operating as EK003.
Flydubai Resumes Operations to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Fly Dubai resumes direct flights to Ashgabat with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023, growing its network to nine points in Central Asia
Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago.
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.
flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023.
Beyoncé to perform at star-studded Atlantis The Royal opening party
The opening of Atlantis The Royal will be one of the biggest events in the region’s hospitality industry.
‘Dubai Destinations’ launches Picnic and Camping Guide
A new interactive #DubaiDestinations guide issued today by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), invites residents and travellers to explore the city’s beautiful outdoors with its extensive Picnic and Camping Guide.
Anjeanette Manuel promoted by Rixos to country public relations manager
Rixos Hotels Gulf has promoted Anjeanette Manuel to country public relations manager for all Rixos properties in the GCC. She will now oversee Rixos Hotels’ PR & Communications Strategy, initiate regional and wider activations and campaigns, organise international press visits and source media opportunities for the properties.
Top players take on Emirates’ version of the ‘street’ football challenge in Dubai
Who’s the best shooter of them all? Putting a Dubai spin on the viral ‘street’ football challenge, Emirates invited AC Milan, Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais players for a bit of fun scoring multiple creative and dexterious goals while visiting the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and touring the Dubai desert with Arabian Adventures.
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers.
DET announces the launch of an annual Dubai Tourism Summit
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of an annual Dubai Tourism Summit, a first-of-its-kind travel forum in the region which will lay the foundation for a home-grown world-class thought leadership programme to boost the city’s resurgent tourism industry and support regional and global tourism.
More than 30 Emirates Lounges now open worldwide
Celebrating the re-opening of the Emirates Lounge in Concourse C, Dubai International Airport – the 7th Dubai lounge to reopen after the pandemic, premium passengers can look forward to an exceptionally comfortable travel experience during the upcoming peak travel period, as more than 30 Emirates Lounges around the world have returned to full service.