Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties on Tuesday said it posted 422 million dirhams ($A106 million) in net operating profits for the second quarter of 2011, down 52 per cent from the year before. Net profits for the second quarter of 2010 were 896 million dirhams ($A225 million). “Second-quarter results were supported by the continued […]
Dubai budget carrier now flies to Hyderabad
Flight FZ435, scheduled to fly three times a week, landed at the GMR Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport at 0145 hours on Sunday, June 12, following a 3-hour, 45-minute flight from Dubai’s Terminal 2. The new route is FlyDubai’s second to India and expands FlyDubai’s network to 37 operational destinations across the Middle East, Asia, […]
Dubai budget carrier now flies to Hyderabad
Flight FZ435, scheduled to fly three times a week, landed at the GMR Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport at 0145 hours on Sunday, June 12, following a 3-hour, 45-minute flight from Dubai’s Terminal 2. The new route is FlyDubai’s second to India and expands FlyDubai’s network to 37 operational destinations across the Middle East, Asia, […]
Witness: Mirza knew about RM888,000 Awana Dubai deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab Beg, accused of committing criminal breach of trust, knew about the RM888,000 payment meant for the setting up of a Malaysian restaurant in Dubai. The payment was made to LCL Interior Group and this fact was known to Pempena Sdn Bhd board of directors, of which […]
Tourists vanish in visa scam
Hundreds of Chinese tourists have vanished in Dubai in what is thought to be a human trafficking con. 7DAYS has handed over a dossier of evidence to the UAE’s Committee to Combat Human Trafficking that shows seven tour operators have issued about 500 visit visas between them for Chinese nationals since January. The visas were […]
Malaysia Set to Welcome Emirates’ A380 – e
Emirates to Operate First Ever Scheduled A380 Services to Malaysia Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, continues to expand its list of Airbus A380 destinations, with Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, set to welcome the superjumbo on 1st December 2011. Emirates’ partnership with Malaysia began in October 1996 when the airline launched its services to Kuala […]
World record hopes for Emirati women’s giant mat
Seven Emirati housewives worked to preserve UAE culture and heritage Dubai: Seven Emirati housewives got together and made a giant traditional mat from date palm tree leaves, as part of their efforts to keep this symbol of the UAE’s culture alive. The seven women, who are all members of the women committee of Dibba Al […]
Dubai Open Chess Championship an Intellectual Diversion
Slick, exciting and glamorous, Dubai is the Middle Eastern capital of splendor. Everything about the emirate is outrageously over-sized, from the monolithic skyscrapers to the shopping discounts. The very cosmopolitan city offers an exotic blend of traditional and western lifestyles that hooks tourists from the outset. The city has a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of night […]
Jeddah, Dubai hotel occupancy rates soar in June
Hotels in Jeddah and Dubai reported double-digit increases in occupancy rates in June compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released by STR Global. The Saudi Arabian city registered a 12.8 percent rise to 78.2 percent occupancy while Dubai saw occupancy rates climb 12 percent to 70 percent, STR Global […]
Dubai’s Aquaventure named top 10 global waterpark
Aquaventure at Dubai’s Atlantis resort has beaten rival attraction Wild Wadi to be crowned the most popular waterpark in Dubai and one of the best worldwide, a report found. Both Dubai attractions ranked among the world’s top 20 waterparks, according to a list compiled by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM. [Click here for world’s […]
Dubai becomes educational tourism hub
Dubai becomes educational tourism hub As the summer months sink in, Dubai sees an influx of young tourists pursuing their growing interest in Arabic language and culture. Students from other parts of the world have been flocking to the region for a variety of reasons. For many, Dubai proves to be the ideal destination for […]
Improve services to boost tourism’
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Retail sales see increase in first half of Dubai Summer Surprises
Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “The ‘Summer in Dubai’ initiative has energised the retail and tourism sector of Dubai with all participating malls of Emaar Malls Group recording robust visitor footfall. The bargain offers on retail and the family entertainment activities serve as huge draws for visitors, both Dubai residents as […]
DIFC grows to account for 3.6% of Dubai’s GDP
DUBAI – Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continues its contribution to Dubai’s GDP that accounted for 3.6 per cent in 2010 and one per cent in the country’s economy last year. The tax-free park on Monday issued its fourth annual Economic Activity Survey Report, updating the market on the growth, sectorial contribution and level of […]
Dubai’s core business in ‘excellent shape’ – Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed
Key sectors of the Dubai’s economy have shown growth in the first half of the year, top officials said on Tuesday. Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, the OPEC producer’s trade and business hub is recovering from last year’s $25bn debt restructuring in its flagship company, Dubai World , after its 2009 standstill […]