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Metropolitan Hotel makes comeback in exciting new location on Sheikh Zayed Road near Exit 41
24 Oct 2016
The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai is set to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2016 courtesy of Al Habtoor Group. The original Metropolitan Hotel, which was built in 1979, was demolished in May 2013 to make way for Al Habtoor City, a landmark development incorporating three five-star hotels, three luxury residential towers along the upcoming Dubai Water Canal.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman, Al Habtoor Group said, “We look forward to welcoming our first guests. When we demolished... Read More
Starting March 23, 2017 Air Arabia to operate four weekly flights to Baku
24 Oct 2016
WAM: Air Arabia has announced the expansion of its international route network with a new service to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, following a joint cooperation between Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines and local authorities.
Starting March 23, 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights from its primary Sharjah International Airport hub. Baku recently strengthened its presence on the global arena after playing host to the European Grand Prix. The city has also been named a... Read More
Bloomingdale’s and David Yurman present an evening of style & sophistication to mark first ME foray
24 Oct 2016
Bloomingdale’s and David Yurman presented an evening of style, glamour and sophistication on Sunday October 9th, to celebrate the brand’s first foray to the Middle East, with an exclusive soirée hosted by Khalid Al Tayer and David and Sybil Yurman.
Given the Yurmans’ artistic background, the Leila Heller Gallery in Al Quoz provided the perfect setting for the contemporary museum-inspired presentation. The story of the brand since its beginnings in New York City in the late 1970’s,... Read More
Fashion Designer, Ingie Chalhoub honoured by Arab Fashion Week with The Fashion Award for Business of Fashion this season
23 Oct 2016
Chalhoub was presented with the award at the closing ceremony of Arab Fashion Show by Cavaliere Mario Boselli, Honorary President of the Arab Fashion Council and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (National Chamber of Italian Fashion).
Chalhoub who is also the Creative Director behind the Parisian fashion label, INGIE Paris, wrapped-up the Arab Fashion Week with a Fall Winter 2016 Fashion show for her fashion brand.
Her models strutted down the catwalk in pleated skirts and... Read More
Emirates completes US$11 million makeover of its Business Class lounge at Dubai International Airport’s Concourse B
23 Oct 2016
Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The US$11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete and is part of the airline’s continuous investment to improve and upgrade its products for a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.
Emirates’ premium customers can now look forward to an enhanced lounge experience with three new distinct concept areas within the Emirates Business Class Lounge. The... Read More
RTA to add 276 new trips during peak hours of Dubai Metro on both Red and Green Lines
23 Oct 2016
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will increase the number of Metro trips on the Red & Green lines in reply to the growing demand for the services from the public from different social segments in Dubai, especially the metro riders in early morning, during various peak hours. In total, 276 new trips are added on weekly basis, 154 on Red Line and 122 on Green Line. The Winter Timetable will be operational as of today (Sunday) 23rd October, 2016.
To address the early morning... Read More
Chinese investors urged to seize opportunities on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
23 Oct 2016
WAM -- Chinese investors have been urged to seize the investment opportunities available on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) as it is one of the best stock markets in the region in terms of returns on investment.
Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive of the ADX, made this assertion while participating in roundtable discussions for the Fujian investment Forum and Chongqing investment Forum.
Sixty-two out of 66 listed companies are open to foreign investors, which reflect the... Read More
Dubai Maritime Week 2016 kicks off October 30th
23 Oct 2016
Sultan bin Sulayem: Dubai Maritime Week 2016 reinforces Dubai’s aspirations to be a leading global maritime hub World-class events to discuss best practices and innovative solutions to meet future needs of global maritime industry
All regional and global attention is now turned to Dubai for the much-awaited opening of the prestigious ‘Dubai Maritime Week 2016’ to be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman... Read More
Will the Russian return to Dubai? Part II
23 Oct 2016
The return of Russian tourists to the shores of the Arabian Gulf is as relevant as ever. With the approach of the pleasant year-end climate to Dubai, the retail and hospitality sectors eagerly await to greet a bustling tourist season, which traditionally welcomed Russian tourists who flocked to the boutiques during their vacation in the emirate.
But the Rouble still resists strengthening its position against other currencies as the price of a barrel of black gold appears to be in no... Read More
Dubai Tourism announces exciting new technological updates and applications at GITEX Technology Week
20 Oct 2016
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), yesterday announced exciting new technological updates and applications at the GITEX Technology Week, the largest information and communications technology event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Taking place from 16 – 20 October 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Tourism will use the event as a platform to showcase the latest innovations in enhancing visitor experience across the city including the... Read More
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