Trolley bus tours start in Downtown Dubai
Dubai: The iconic attractions in Downtown Dubai, described as The Centre of Now, can now be accessed by visitors using luxury trolley buses. The Emaar Properties has introduced air-conditioned trolley buses, each with a capacity of 25 passengers to enhance…
Dubai hotels see rise in demand as pipeline slows
Occupancies and revenues plummeted in recent years in Dubai as demand failed to keep pace with rising supply. As the market struggled, many hotel companies delayed projects in the emirate, including Kempinski, which last week said it was further pushing…
Dubai’s art exhibition brings Arab, global scene together
During times of civil unrest in the Middle East, Dubai has always been a safe haven for tourism, banking and culture. After an exclusive preview Tuesday, the edition of the 5th Art Dubai, a four-day exhibition in the luxury resort…
Dubai World signs final debt restructuring deal
DUBAI – DUBAI World, which rocked markets across the globe in late 2009 with its debt woes, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a final agreement to restructure US$14.7 billion (S$19 billion) of debt. The government-owned conglomerate announced in…
Second Durban-Dubai flight on the cards
SUREN NAIDOO KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development and Tourism MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu is expected to announce today that Emirates Airlines plans to introduce an additional daily flight between Durban and Dubai before the end of the year. Another Middle Eastern airline, Qatar…