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Winkler appointed general manager at Fairmont the Palm

Winkler appointed general manager at Fairmont the Palm

16 August 2019 Hotel News

Kai Winkler has been appointed to the role of general manager with Fairmont the Palm in Dubai. Taking over leadership of the hotel, situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the German national is a seasoned hotelier and brings more than two decades of experience to the role.

Rental prices continue to fall in Dubai

Rental prices continue to fall in Dubai

12 August 2019 Tourism News

Median advertised apartment rents in Dubai were five per cent cheaper in the first half of 2019 compared to the same time last year. According to figures from Property Finder, the current average median annual rent for Dubai apartments is Dh79,650.

Dubai concludes record cruise season

Dubai concludes record cruise season

11 August 2019 Cruise News

Dubai has concluded its latest cruise season with a record increase of over 51 per cent in cruise tourist footfall and a 38 per cent increase in cruise ship calls season-on-season.

Azizi Developments unveils Dubai retail portfolio

Azizi Developments unveils Dubai retail portfolio

8 August 2019 Tourism News

Farhad Azizi, chief executive of Azizi Developments, said: “Retail spaces enhance our communities and are a lucrative investment that our research attributes to growing investor interest in strategically placed brick-and-mortar outlets.”

Public transport booms in Dubai

Public transport booms in Dubai

4 August 2019 Tourism News

As many as 296 million riders have used public, shared transport and taxis in the first half of this year in Dubai. The number reflects a healthy 6.5 per cent growth rate from the figure recorded in the same period last year, which was 277 million riders.