Al Habtoor restarts Dh1b hotel project
DUBAI — Al Habtoor Group, a Dubai-based business conglomerate, said on Wednesday it would resume work on a Dh1 billion hotel project on the Palm Jumeirah and urged the government not to delay any of its infrastructure projects. The resumption…
UAE gains ‘tailwinds’ from Middle East unrest
UAE gains ‘tailwinds’ from Middle East unrest The UAE, in particular Dubai, will continue to benefit from its safe-haven status at a time of continued Middle East unrest although the deteriorating global outlook spells risks for the country, Citigroup said….
Dubai to grow 6% in 2012: DCCI
Text size Low inflation coupled with strong trade to boost economy Dubai will witness robust growth in the next few years as the trade sector continues to post increased revenues. Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai…
Engineering Materials Stores & Logistics Professionals
The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion and over 40,000 employees. The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group’s rapidly expanding…
Jayne Torvill’s heaven and hell
When I’m filming Dancing On Ice, I stay at The Grove near Watford. It dates from the 13th century and, apparently, once hosted lavish parties for royalty. It’s a beautiful country hotel set in wonderful grounds. All the public areas…
Dubai hotels get 12 months to meet new ratings criteria
Dubai hotels will be given a year to make any improvements needed to keep their current star rating under new criteria due to be launched at the end of the year. New hotels opening next year will be expected by…
Undercover inspectors stake out bars
Bars and entertainment venues in Dubai which flout their licensing laws and allow customers wearing traditional dress to enter face hefty fines or closure, officials have warned. A Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director told 7DAYS how the department…
Undercover inspectors stake out bars
Bars and entertainment venues in Dubai which flout their licensing laws and allow customers wearing traditional dress to enter face hefty fines or closure, officials have warned. A Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director told 7DAYS how the department…
Eye on ‘quantum leap’ in health care
Dubai: Over the next two years, Dubai will see a new health strategy that will seek to reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases and make access to health facilities much easier and more efficient. The strategy plan was released by…
CORP Executive Hotel Apartments – Al Barsha, Dubai Confident of World Travel Market Success
Text size As Dubai’s tourism arrival figures continue to shoot up, CORP Executive Hotel Apartments – Al Barsha, Dubai is preparing to take to the global stage. The deluxe property will be fielding a strong delegation at this…
Egypt tourism to end 25% down in 2011, minister says
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Dubai Metro, one of the safest in the world
Dubai Metro, one of the safest in the world The number of 12,811 fines issued by the Metro’s security staff since its inception may seem big to many, reflecting a high number of violations. But according to a senior official…
Germany successfully engages GCC countries in health related tourism
Text size A road show highlights in the Arabian Gulf the outstanding quality of wellness and medical travel to Germany After last year’s successful promotional tour “Dallal fi Almania” (“Feel Good in Germany”), the German National Tourist Office…
Dubai’s new hotel rating system to acknowledge budget boom
By Jamie Knights Although DTCM says its new classification system will include budget categories, it is also quick to emphasise that Dubai remains very much a luxury destination. However, others would argue that budget travellers have been an integral part…
Princess Haya to steer revamp of Dubai Healthcare City
HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein is set to lead an overhaul of Dubai Healthcare City in a bid to steer attract fresh healthcare brands to the free zone and capture a slice of the lucrative medical tourism market. Princess…
