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Saudi Arabian Airlines wins best stand design award at Arabian Travel Market 2022
Among the 1,500 exhibitors at the Arabian Travel Market 2022 in Dubai, the Saudi Airlines pavilion was distinguished by its amazing futuristic design, as Saudi Airlines won two awards for Best Pavilion Design and Best Pavilion by the public’s vote during the exhibition within the famous Best Stand Awards. The three-storied Saudi Airlines stand stood out due to its digital staircase resplendent with bright colors and futuristic design elements. Jumeirah International was awarded Best Stand for Doing Business for its aesthetically pleasing design that created a stimulating environment for networking and business. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi won the award for the most distinguished pavilion in the exhibition based on its ability to attract visitors to its pavilion, while the pavilions of Dubai Tourism, the Saudi Tourism Authority and Emaar Hospitality Group were also highly
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flydubai to operate some flights from Dubai World Central during runway refurbishment project at Dubai International
flydubai flights to select destinations from DWC will operate for a 45-day period from 09 May to 22 June 2022 flydubai has announced that it
South Korea Pavilion among top five at Expo 2020 Dubai
The South Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is ranked among the top five participating international pavilions at the Expo. It is a cultural showcase
Collect souvenirs from the first Emirates Airbus A380
Emirates has signed a contract on a pioneering initiative, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled, dramatically reducing the environmental impact
Mauritius welcomes back tourists after lifting restrictions
Mauritius officially reopened its borders as it lifted restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. Visitors will be able to freely explore the paradise island’s beaches, mountains,
flydubai touches down in Ljubljana, Slovenia
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural
Four new hotels opening soon in Dubai
Wasl Hospitality and Leisure has announced the forthcoming launch of four new hotels in Dubai. Construction work at Hyatt Centric Hotel is 98% complete. The
flydubai celebrates ten years of flying to Ukraine
Dubai-based flydubai is celebrating ten years since its first commercial flight to Ukraine in 2011 and it continues to be an important part of the
Antigua and Barbuda to showcase their country story at Expo2020 Dubai
Antigua and Barbuda will be marking a milestone in its history when it participates for the first time in a World Expo by taking part
Constance Halaveli Maldives offers the luxury of space in seclusion
The new norm has affected all aspects of life, travel included. What makes a vacation a memorable one is now not just limited to adventures,
Multiple Langham Hotels named in 2020 Readers’ Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle magazine, announced the results of its 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards with nine hotels in The Langham Hotels
Swiss Belhotel to open 4 new hotels in the GCC
Swiss-Belhotel International is to open four new hotels in the GCC during the first half of 2020. The new properties are located in Kuwait, Oman
Abu Dhabi and Wizz Air announce establishment of new low cost airline
Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (ADDH) announced that it has reached an agreement in principle for the establishment of a local airline in Abu
Emirates touches down in Mexico City
Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona. The Emirates Boeing 777-200LR touched down in Mexico
Air Arabia named as Middle East and Africa’s Best Low-Cost Airline
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has won yet another recognition this year, winning the ‘Best Low-Cost
Marshmello, Pitbull, Shaggy and Don Omar perform at the Diriyah Music Festival
The Third Diriyah Music Festival in Saudi Arabia witnessed a night full of entertainment where the audience enjoyed a concert by Pitbull, Shaggy, Don Omar
Emirates celebrates Guinness World Record™ for most nationalities on an aircraft
Celebrating the unifying power of diversity in the UAE, a historic one-off Emirates A380 flight marking the 48th UAE National Day and the UAE Year
50,000 people from the Middle East go on sea cruises
Royal Caribbean is expanding its Middle East headquarters in Dubai, to cater to the expanding regional cruise market, and supporting the more than 50,000 outbound
Emirates expecting over 500,000 arrivals into Dubai by early September
Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with travelers flocking
Kazakhstan’s new tourist attraction – falconry
Falconry in Kazakhstan is called ‘Sayat’, a sport that is considered beautiful and special, embodying adventure and challenge. You can see the majestic birds soar
Summer in Turkey
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Taif Season attracts more than 750,000 visitors in first 10 Days
The organizing committee for Taif Season, a month long festival in Saudi Arabia, announced it has seen huge demand for all four main areas, with
Spend your Eid al Adha break in Ras al Khaimah
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View Dubai’s Iconic Landmarks in a Helicopter
Nothing captures Dubai’s impressive skyline and landmarks like a helicopter ride. Check in at FlyHigh Dubai’s five-star helipad and heli-lounge at Atlantis The Palm Dubai
Big jump in international passengers for Saudi Airlines
For the first time in the history of Saudi Airlines the number of passengers on international flights exceeded the number of guests in the domestic
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Did you book your last vacation through a hotel or online travel site? You are not unique. More people book holidays online than thru a travel agent. But what makes you select a specific hotel? Is it the price? Or a picture – like this aerial shot of the Outrigger
Peering out of the Emirates Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai to Yangon, you can see the lazy river. A muddy, sludgy, squidgy creek. Meandering. That is the Irrawaddy – the river that Kipling’s famous Road to Mandalay poem glorifies. No fishes jumping skywards. No hathis pilin’ teak. Just a snake
“By the fig and the olive, By Mount Sinai, By this city of security (Makkah), Surely we have created man of best stature, The we reduced him to the lowest of the low, Except those who believe (Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward
Your wife is a “soccer mom” driving an SUV. You have a few other cars parked in the garage. Your annual vacation takes you to exotic destinations every summer – and increasingly every winter as well. You dine out every weekend – and some weeks have extra weekends. You think