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Burj Plaza Abra Station Launched

08 Aug 2016

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launching of the Burj Plaza station, which will provide more convenience for visitors to view the Dubai Fountain shows.

Work is nearing completion on a new marine station to serve guests of The Palace Hotel, offering residents and guests “access to a hassle-free viewing experience of the Fountain shows”.

Abras operate from 6pm-11 pm during weekdays. Each abra has a capacity to accommodate seven to nine riders.... Read More

AccorHotels welcome 3 of the most prestigious luxury hotel brands - Raffles, Fairmont, and Swissôtel

14 Jul 2016

A new chapter opens in the history of AccorHotels as it welcome Raffles, Fairmont, and Swissôtel, three of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands. An unrivalled collection of iconic and historic hotels located in top cities and resort destinations around the world, including: The Savoy in London, Raffles Singapore, Fairmont San Francisco, New York’s The Plaza, and Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, to name a few.

At Raffles we believe that true luxury is not just about what we... Read More

It’s a hat-trick for Etihad Airways' First Class at Skytrax World Airlines Awards

13 Jul 2016

WAM - Etihad Airways has received three highly coveted awards for the World’s Best First Class Airline, World’s Best First Class Onboard Catering, and World’s Best First Class Airline Seat for its First Apartments and Suites, at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards announced today at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom.

The prestigious World Airline Awards are widely considered to be a global benchmark of airline excellence. Winners are chosen based on the votes and... Read More

Emirates named World’s Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016

12 Jul 2016

Scores a hat trick with World’s Best Inflight Entertainment and Best Airline in the Middle East awards

Emirates was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016, in addition to scooping up the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year, and Best Airline in the Middle East.

Based on the results of the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the industry, the World’s Best Airline... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed hails Dubai International Airport as a hub for cultures across the world

12 Jul 2016

He also inspected safety procedures and comfort of passengers at the airport, which is described as the "Gate of Peace" that links the East and the West, and where peoples of the world get acquainted with the UAE's people, culture and civilisation.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, Khalifa... Read More

St Petersburg Island at The Heart of Europe, Dubai is set to become the ME’s honeymoon destination!

11 Jul 2016

Honeymooners are sure to fall in love with St Petersburg Island – an exclusive, new heart-shaped island destination for newlyweds, just 20 minutes from Dubai

Kleindienst, the largest European developer in the UAE and developer of The Heart of Europe has today revealed plans for its St Petersburg Island – the first dedicated island honeymoon resort in the UAE – which is set to become the number one choice for loved-up couples looking to experience their first days of married life in a... Read More

UAE takes part in International Sport Games "Children of Asia" in Sakha, Russia

11 Jul 2016

WAM – The 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games hosted by the Republic of Sakha of the Russian Federation, kicked off yesterday, and will conclude on 17th July.

The UAE is participating in the competition with 82 players, who are part of the National Olympic Committee programme, with the aim to strengthen their capacities, and develop their technical and physical skills.

The opening ceremony was attended by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, and President of the... Read More

19th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) kicks off!

10 Jul 2016

The 19th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) kicked off yesterday 9 July unfurling a host of great events, family fun and exciting deals across the emirate.

Themed 'Own The Summer' – the 43-day event running from July 9 to August 20 offers shopping, world-class entertainment and rewarding experiences, in what is the region’s largest and longest summer extravaganza.

"With the start of Dubai's annual summer extravaganza, residents and visitors get the chance to enjoy... Read More

flydubai partners with Booking.com, launching hotel booking services

05 Jul 2016

Dubai-based flydubai is partnering with Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, adding a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options to its website flydubai.com.

Hotels.flydubai.com is powered by Booking.com and is designed to help passengers find the perfect stay that suits their preference and budget from over 954,000 accommodations world-wide. Passengers are able to browse other guests' reviews and book... Read More

Eid Al Fitr begins on Wednesday 6 July 2016 in the UAE

05 Jul 2016

The moon-sighting committee in UAE has announced that today, Tuesday will be the last day of Ramadan, and that Wednesday 6 July 2016 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid Al Fitr

Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice and Chair of the committee, said in a statement following a meeting at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, that the committee has not sighted the Shawwal crescent moon for the Hijri year of 1437 and ruled that Tuesday, 5 July 2016, will... Read More