UAE News

Etihad Airways named ME’s Leading Airline at 23rd World Travel Awards

Etihad Airways named ME’s Leading Airline at 23rd World Travel Awards

03 Oct 2016

Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East, representing a decade of dominance in the category, and one of four accolades proudly collected last night during a prestigious ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai. 

The national airline of the UAE also won awards for the Middle East’s Leading Airline - First Class, the Middle East's Leading Airport Lounge for its First Class Lounge & Spa at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the... Read More

Emirates launches two daily A 380 services to Moscow and Guangzhou

Emirates launches two daily A 380 services to Moscow and Guangzhou

03 Oct 2016

Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia on 1st October 2016.

Flight EK362, which departed Dubai at 10:20, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on schedule on the evening of 1 October. Arriving a few hours later into Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport was flight EK131. Both Emirates A380-800s were operated in a three-class configuration and carried media delegates who were specially invited to experience... Read More

Winter fun in the sun! Aquaventure Waterpark launches first Annual Pass!

Winter fun in the sun! Aquaventure Waterpark launches first Annual Pass!

29 Sep 2016

UAE waterpark fans can rejoice as Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of its first Annual Pass. Offering unlimited access to the award winning waterpark, guests can also enjoy a variety of member benefits including preferential rates at Dolphin Bay and Sea Lion Point, discounts at The Lost Chambers Aquarium and much more!

For just AED 990 for adults (guests 1.2m and above) and AED 495 for children (guests under 1.2m), exclusive card holder benefits include

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Get Ready! The Countdown begins for Yas Mall Fashion Week 12 – 15 October 2016!

Get Ready! The Countdown begins for Yas Mall Fashion Week 12 – 15 October 2016!

29 Sep 2016

With less than three weeks until Yas Mall’s Fashion Week on 12-15 October, preparations are underway as designers and brands pick their favourite outfits to showcase on the runway. This four-day fashion extravaganza will be launched with a spectacular concert from Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alama, followed by an exclusive Gala event at Yas Viceroy, completed by daily live fashion shows plus hair and beauty activations within the mall.

The incredible catwalk line-up has been revealed to... Read More

OMEGA to time upcoming 2016 FINA Swimming World Cup in Dubai on 3rd and 4 October!

OMEGA to time upcoming 2016 FINA Swimming World Cup in Dubai on 3rd and 4 October!

29 Sep 2016

On the 3rd and 4th of October, some of the world’s greatest swimmers will be in Dubai for the 5th meet of the 2016 FINA Swimming World Cup. OMEGA will be on hand as Official FINA Partner and Timekeeper as it is for each edition of the Swimming World Cup series and other key FINA competitions.

The FINA Swimming World Cup is an international series and is scheduled at host cities around the world. The 2016 circuit has so far included Paris, Berlin, Moscow and Beijing.

Following... Read More

Tilal Liwa Hotel offers the perfect Family Getaway Package this season!

Tilal Liwa Hotel offers the perfect Family Getaway Package this season!

29 Sep 2016

Spend more quality time with your family and share lasting and memorable experiences at Tilal Liwa Hotel, a stunningly secluded desert hideaway located on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter.

This year, the 111-key 4-star property is offering a Family Getaway package that will give families plenty of opportunities to spend quality time with their children, be it engaging in outdoor activities, eating meals, desert activities or simply swimming together.

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Ajman welcomes partnership with China to promote tourism growth

Ajman welcomes partnership with China to promote tourism growth

29 Sep 2016

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote tourism growth in the emirate and enhance business opportunities was signed between the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Gulf Chinese Trading Corporation.

HE Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of ATDD and Mr Feng Luo, General Manager of Gulf Chinese Trading Corporation, operator of Ajman China Mall signed the agreement this week during the “Hunan Manufacturing Industry Steps in Middle East The Park District of Economic and... Read More

Abu Dhabi Ports signs container terminal concession agreement with China's COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd

Abu Dhabi Ports signs container terminal concession agreement with China's COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd

29 Sep 2016

WAM – Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) announced on Wednesday the signing of a container terminal concession agreement with COSCO Shipping Ports Limited - Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Ports Limited.

COSCO Shipping Ports Limited is one of the leading container terminal operators in the world and a subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited.

The event was held in the presence of Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of State and... Read More

Sharjah Tourism launches roadshow in Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Hong Kong, China

Sharjah Tourism launches roadshow in Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Hong Kong, China

29 Sep 2016

WAM – The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched a roadshow in China, covering the areas of Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Hong Kong.

The authority will hold workshops, which will be followed by destination presentations, emphasising all the characteristics and facilities of the emirate’s diverse offerings and rich cultural heritage.

"We consider China to be a high-potential market for us, as can clearly be seen by the exponential growth witnessed over... Read More

New brand identity for Yas Island; aims to be top 10 global destinations for family fun by 2022 says Miral

New brand identity for Yas Island; aims to be top 10 global destinations for family fun by 2022 says Miral

28 Sep 2016

In a grand launch event at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Miral unveiled the new identity for the Yas Island destination. Designed to reflect the destination’s ethos, the new brand identity is a vibrant representation of an Emirati-bred, world-class destination that is home to a multitude of leisure, cultural, social, and business attractions suited for all audiences.

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, commented: “Through its efforts to develop a world-class leisure and... Read More

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