The Dubai Mall, the newest addition to Dubai’s shopping and entertainment scene is breaking one record after the other. Just five days since its launch, the Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre has attracted a record turnout of more than 60000 visitors. More than 5000 skating buffs also visited the Dubai Ice Rink. Mr Yousif Al […]
At a charge of SR5000 per person, approximately 8000 local pilgrims will be accommodated in new buildings in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The decision came after 14 days of negotiations between the Ministry of Hajj, domestic pilgrim service companies and the company in charge of the Mina foothills project. It was decided that buildings would be […]
Movement in and out of Palm Jumeirah will be strictly restricted on Thursday, when galaxy of stars and A-list invitees will join pop star Kylie Minogue for the official opening of the Atlantis Hotel. In a circular to the residents, Nakheel Asset Management, which manages Palm Jumeirah, said that residents should reach their properties by […]
Qatar’s most popular and the award winning Indian restaurant chain “The Garden” launched its first overseas outlet in Dubai, Qusais. The outlet has been named “The D’Garden Casual and Xprez Restaurant”. The restaurant has been designed with dual dining sections- one section will serve authentic Indian cuisine and the other section will serve a mix […]
The Middle East Business Aviation Show saw the display of Eclipse 500, the world’s smallest lightest jet aircraft courtesy Dubai-based Palm Aviation and Turkey’s MyJet. The Eclipse 500, which will be performing flight demonstrations after the three day event, is designed to be cost effective, safe and reliable, with excellent fuel mileage and is fitted […]
According to a press release, Abu Dhabi Tourism authority (ADTA) has announced a five year strategic plan for 2008-2012 under which the ADTA aims to bring in 2.7 million hotel guests to the emirate by 2012. Abu Dhabi recently celebrated its second year as official Premier Partner at World Travel Market 2008 as the four-day […]
$1 billion worth Vision 3’ Hospitality Development Fund (HDF) of the Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH)’s is in process of finalising a number of deals just weeks after its launch, targeting raising $300 million by the first quarter of 2009. The current projects under consideration are based in the MENASA region and include a total […]
Addressing the media at the ongoing World Travel Mart 2008 in London, Shaikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) said that, owing to the rapid growth experienced by the tourism sector over the last five years, the influx of tourists into Sharjah is expected to reach […]
Close on the heels of AbuDhabi’s announcement, Omantourism authorities have announced that they will go ahead with their plans fordevelopment of tourism in the country, despite the current financial crisis. Dr Rajiha bint Abdulameer binAli, the Minister of Tourism, said “The current financial crisis will have noimpact on tourism projects in the Sultanate,” She further added […]
The Dubai Desert ConservationReserve (DDCR) has been accepted as an official member of the InternationalUnion for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), making it the first wildlife andconservation area in the UAE to be formally declared a Protected Area. The DDCRis also home to the Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa. Source: www.ameinfo.com
