Moving into The Greens, Zabeel House by Jumeirah is the third hotel to open as part of Jumeirah Group’s upscale casual brand. Opening in the Onyx Towers, the hotel is high on design synonymous with other hotels within the Zabeel House by Jumeirah collection; but inspired by New York loft living, with contemporary art and […]
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Aviation, Middle East, News, Top Three Stories
Emirates makes Home Check-in easier this festive season
13
Nov
Nov
As the busiest days of the travel calendar approach, travellers can ‘fly better’ with Emirates as well as enjoy a stress-free experience even before boarding their flight during the festive period with Home Check-in. With convenience in mind, customers in Dubai booking their travel across any class with Emirates can now take advantage of Home […]
Destinations, Middle East, Places to See, Short Escapes, Top Stories
Check out what awaits you at Middle East’s first indoor ski resort
07
Nov
Nov
The Middle East’s first indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai, has activities to keep you enthralled for several days and can be visited many times over! Snow Park Snow Park is a breathtaking 3,000 square meter, real snow wonderland — strap on your snow boots and experience Twin Track Bobsled runs, a Snow Cavern filled with […]
Aviation, Middle East, News, Top Three Stories
Emirates unveils world’s first integrated biometric path
30
Oct
Oct
Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris recognition, Emirates passengers can soon check in for their flight, complete immigration […]
Asia, News, Top Three Stories
Emirates Airline and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam sign MoU for promotion of tourism and trade
25
Oct
Oct
Emirates Airlines of UAE has signed MoU with Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to boost tourism and trade. The agreement was inked during the visit of Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, to UAE with a delegation. Emirates Airlines signed three MoUs to facilitate tourism and trade […]
18
Oct
Oct
India is the biggest tourism markets for Dubai and it aims at doubling number of tourists in the coming years. Last year around 2.1 million Indians visited Dubai. In order to achieve the target, Dubai is planning to enhance the air connectivity with India. “Air connectivity at present is not enough; we are running at […]
07
Oct
Oct
Dubai is all ready to host a massive yoga festival at the Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre from November 15-17, 2018. The event comes with a jam-packed schedule of free-to-attend yoga sessions, meditation circles and yoga-related activities for fans of all ages. The festival begins on Thursday evening in the meditation tent, and continues with two full […]
30
Sep
Sep
Residents and those who visit UAE are warned not wear inappropriate dress in public places like malls and cafes, otherwise face three years’ imprisonment and deportation for ‘harming the country’s public morals’, as reported by local news agency. The instruction came following a viral video on Twitter of an Arab woman who spoke about how […]
23
Sep
Sep
The inaugural Dubai China Conference organized by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) saw a huge attendance of 900 local dignitaries, stakeholders and Chinese partners. The two-day event, held at Atlantis The Palm, is a major innovation that brings together industry players to share insights from the China market, whilst outlining Dubai Tourism’s ongoing […]
23
Sep
Sep
Beaches in Dubai are more accessible for people of determination and the elderly, as the municipality has provided dedicated walkways for them in almost all the key beaches. These special pathways have been built to help them cross the beach and reach the sea easily. “The special pathways have been built for the People of Determination […]
07
Aug
Aug
If you have yet to book your tickets for your summer holidays, here is a chance to save some money. Dubai-based Emirates is offering discounted fares to various Asian cities. The offer is available for those who book the tickets on or before 12th August 2018. The passengers can travel until 31st October 2018 with […]
02
Aug
Aug
India retained its first position as the favoured tourist market for Duabi Tourism, with more than a million Indians visiting the city of gold during the first half of 2018, which is three per cent more than that of last year. As per statistics from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Saudi […]
28
Jul
Jul
Experts in the field estimate that by 2020 Dubai will welcome a whopping 20 million international tourists. With a host of tourist-friendly activities and developments, the Emirate is all set to welcome the globetrotters and has even exempted tourists from value-added tax recently. Dubai recorded 15.8 million overnight visitors in 2017 – a 6.2 per cent […]
16
Jul
Jul
The UAE has announced a change in visa rules for tourists and free transit visas to all passengers flying through Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Emirate has introduced a new two-month exemption for dependents of tourists travelling to the country on holidays. Now, tourists can also obtain a fee-free visa for children under the age of […]
Headlines Slider, Middle East, Places to See
Green Planet – the man-made tropical rain-forest in Dubai
14
Jul
Jul
The Green Planet is Dubai’s own man-made tropical rain-forest. With more than 3,000 species of plants, animals and birds, this green oasis is a sanctuary of exotic flora and fauna. Aiming to educate guests about the important role the tropical forest plays in the future of our planet, The Green Planet exposes Dubai to another […]