Palm Jumeirah News

Beck to showcase culinary talents at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Heinz Beck, famous as the head chef of three Michelin-starred La Pergola in Rome, will be in Dubai next month for a series of pop-up culinary events.

Palm Jumeriah to welcome new tennis club, Smash
The facility will be home to three World-class paddle tennis courts, as well as an outdoor and indoor fitness club, at the centre of the action on the Palm.

New culinary leadership for Rixos the Palm Dubai
Gürcan Gülmez brings over 15 years of experience with him to the role, with his most recent posting being at the Divan hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, as executive chef.

Lucky Fish set for West Beach debut on Palm Jumeriah
Slated to open in February, the effortlessly chic new spot Lucky Fish will provide its visitors a tranquil on-the-beach setting for cocktails, dining and sunbathing.

Dubai reins in hospitality as Covid-19 cases rise
Dubai has announced a new set of measures designed to slow a rising number of Covid-19 cases. Coming into force today, the new rules will remain in place until the end of the month.
United Arab Emirates travellers banned from UK
The government banned travel to the UK from the United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda in a move to prevent the spread of a new Covid-19 variant originally identified in South Africa.

AKA to open at the Pointe, Palm Jumeirah
AKA plans to re-define the traditional dinner show experience, wowing guests with an edgy yet opulent sense of theatre, presented in its immersive live performances.

Azizi Developments prepares for Mina debut
Azizi Developments has announced that 99 per cent of the work has been completed on its premium mixed-use project, Mina, located at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

Breaking Travel News interview: Christophe Schnyder, general manager, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel Dubai the Palm general manager, Christophe Schnyder, tells Breaking Travel News winning a series of trophies at the World Travel Awards would provide an excellent springboard to welcome guests this year

Breaking Travel News interview: Timothy Kelly, managing director, Atlantis, the Palm
Timothy Kelly, managing director at Atlantis, the Palm, reveals all about renovations taking place across the property, developments at the waterpark and plans to vaccinate employees against Covid-19

United Arab Emirates removed from UK quarantine-free list
Following a significant increase in both the level and pace of change in confirmed Covid-19 cases, the United Arab Emirates has been removed from the UK list of travel corridors.

Scotland removes Dubai from quarantine-free list
Dubai has been removed from the safe travel list by the Scottish government. Authorities said the move was due to a rise in returning passengers testing positive with Covid-19.