The UAE Vice-President on Friday launched one of the “biggest projects” for the country for the next nine years: A tourism master plan that seeks to attract Dh100 billion in new investments…
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Sheikh Mohammed issues decision to merge Dubai Economy and Dubai Tourism
DUBAI: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a decision to merge Dubai Economy…
COVID-19: Live entertainment permitted within Dubai hotels
Dubai Tourism has issued a circular to hospitality venues, seen by What’s On, outlining that entertainment is once again permitted in Dubai hotels. Entertainment can be held in any indoor or outdoor…
Al Mahatta Sharjah, highlights history of aviation in Gulf Region
SHARJAH, 25th October, 2019 — Sharjah Air Station ‘Al Mahatta Museum’ highlights the history of aviation in the UAE and the Gulf Region. The museum first opened its doors in 2000, and…
Half million travelers to arrive in Dubai from 20th August to early September
DUBAI, 20th August, 2019 — Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates Airlines, as the carrier expects yet another busy period with travelers arriving into…
دبي القابضة تدمج العمليات المساندة لشركاتها العقارية
دبي فى 15 فبراير/وام/أعلنت دبي القابضة عن دمج كافة العمليات المساندة لشركات التطوير العقاري الثلاث المنضوية تحت مظلتها وقالت الشركة في بيان لها اليوم إنه سيتم دمج العمليات المساندة لمجموعة دبي للعقارات…
Premier Inn Middle East Slashes 30% rates for its budget hotels
Premier Inn Middle East, a joint venture of Emirates and UK-based holding company Whitbread, has reduced the daily room rates to AED350 (US $95.3) from AED495 ($134.8) until the end of September,…
WTTC Shortlists of finalists for 2009 Tourism For Tomorrow Awards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 12 finalists for the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC’s stewardship since 2003, the prestigious Awards recognise best practices in sustainable…
Jet Airways to operate wide-body aircraft on Mumbai-Dubai route
Mumbai: Private carrier Jet Airways on Friday said it will operate one of its daily flights to Dubai from here with a wide body Boeing aircraft to meet growing demand on the…
Dubai hotel room rates 30%
Hotel room rates in Dubai have dropped as much as 30% as the global economic downturn sees holidaymakers cut back on spending, tour operators in Dubai have noted. Aloke Dey, the manager…
Emirates Launches Triple Daily Flights to Perth
DUBAI, Mar 04th, 2013 – Emirates airlines has launched its third daily flight to Perth from Dubai, in meeting the demand for international flights to and from Western Australia, as well as…
Dubai Shopping Festival 2012 attracting record numbers
Printer-friendly versionPDF version Dubai’s hotel sector has been boosted by the Arab Spring, renewed corporate activity and record numbers of visitors to the Dubai Shopping Festival. The thriving Dubai hotel sector will…
Dubai Cruise Terminal welcomes four mega ships simultaneously
DUBAI – For the first time in its history, DP World’s Dubai Cruise Terminal has welcomed four mega cruise ships at the same time, underlining its ability to cater to the rapid…
UAE hotels cashing in on demand from Saudi families
By K. T. ABDURABB | ARAB NEWS Published: Jan 26, 2012 23:17 Updated: Jan 26, 2012 23:17 DUBAI: The UAE attracted a huge number of Saudi nationals this week as several people…
Shoppers may be more cautious at Dubai festival
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