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Star Alliance and Heathrow Express have teamed up to offer Star Alliance Gold Card holders a special benefit when travelling on Heathrow Express trains – a free upgrade. The on-going offer is valid for travel from February 15, and is open to Gold cardholders in any of the 21 frequent flyer programmes offered by Star Alliance member airlines. No registration or code is necessary – Gold members just…
Make bunting, mad hats, even pin the smile on the Cheshire cat. Follow us down the rabbit hole and experience the delights and whimsy of The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the outside terrace of the Lotus Lounge at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Inspired by the ramblings of the eccentric Mad Hatter of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’, evokes the ambiance of a fairy tale with a vintage afternoon tea buffet…
The term "Black Forest" generally brings to mind moist cakes, but Maria Amaral, Director Marketing & Sales of the German National Tourist Office wants to change that impression. She is inviting GCC tourists to visit Germany and experience Nature. Speaking at a Press Conference in Dubai, she stressed that Germany is not just about shopping at The Zeil in Frankfurt or visting the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Or…
Celebrating the sixth anniversary of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, the Emirates Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp that is available at the retail kiosk on the 124th floor of the building. The At the Top observation deck now also has a mailbox from where tourists can send a postcard to their friends. Selfies posted on social media may be the quickest way to tell your friends that…
Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to be the region’s largest integrated theme park destination upon opening in October 2016, has announced its audition plans to recruit more than 400 performers to be part of its inaugural entertainment cast. Auditions will be held throughout January and February and artists across the MENA region are invited for selecting street performers, singers, dancers, actors, puppeteers and…
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has reopened its all day dining Bab Al Yam restaurant following a significant upgrade to its interior and exterior design. Inviting, inspirational and interactive, the new venue has a contemporary look with a breathtaking spacious terrace and plush shisha lounges. Taking the centre stage is an impressive brick kitchen oven giving guests an opportunity to watch Burj Al Arab’s…
While Sydney's Harbour Bridge and its iconic Opera House feature in all television reports of the arrival of the new year, the first place on earth which welcomes the new year is actually Kiritimati in the Republic of Kiribati. Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, unfortunately, it is not an easily accessible destination for tourists so not many people are likely to celebrate the new year in…
Dubai's Global Village - the international cultural extravaganza which brings together arts, crafts and food from around the world - is planning a spectacular fireworks to ring in the new year, 2016. The fireworks will be dancing to the tune of global music and will be the biggest in Global Village's 20 year history. Besides massive fireworks which will also light up Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, Global…
Qatar’s capital city has just welcomed the newest edition to the Harrods Village pop-up series. This exclusive concept is the fourth edition of this project, which is designed to replicate the iconic London store coupled with a unique local shopping experience. The iconic store, which is owned by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), opened a 6,500 square metre branch at Katara Cultural Village recently. The…
The Anantara Hotels and Resorts at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi have now created three special beach sites exclusively for ladies where up to eight women can enjoy a private beach party complete wth a female beach butler who can arrange a picnic style lunch and soft beverages as well as provide snorkeling equipment, cold towels and cold sliced fruits. “Our decision to create the private ladies’ beach club…
Celebrate the occasion of the 44th UAE National Day with a colourful spectacle that underlines the values of solidarity and brotherhood, and defines the UAE as ‘Home to the World.’ One of the most-awaited community events, The Parade – Downtown Dubai will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015, and will be a compelling tribute to the nation, its leadership and the thriving city of Dubai, which is home to…
Madame Tussauds London revealed wax figures of all six James Bonds, with five completely new wax 007s joining the existing figure of Daniel Craig. To coincide with the release of SPECTRE, the line-up of Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig will only appear at the legendary London attraction up until (and including) the 30th of November. The figures will then…
Sharjah is set to get a shopping festival. To be held at the Expo Centre Sharjah, the 17-day-long Sharjah Shopping Festival will be the first ever consumer event of its kind in the Emirate. “The Sharjah Shopping Festival will be another accolade to the Emirate of Sharjah which is the Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015. I am sure the event will go a long way in making Sharjah a key shopping and tourism…
Qatar Tourism Authority unveiled the Qatar Destination Brand earlier this month during the travel industry show - World Travel Market in London. The new brand is aimed at enhancing and accelerating efforts to promote the Qatar abroad. “The unveiling of Qatar’s first destination brand marks the beginning of a new phase in our journey towards achieving the vision for Qatar: a world class hub with deep cultural…
As a symbol of Abu Dhabi’s heritage and a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Ain, Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the U.A.E., will open this month as a museum and exhibition celebrating his leadership and as a monument to the progress of the Nation. Through a comprehensive conservation programme started in the late 1970s and extended in 2009…
Bahrain is an archipelago made up of 33 islands located off the coast of Saudi Arabia. It has been one of the Gulf’s most important commercial crossroads for over 4,000 years. With a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-denominational society, Bahrain is an attractive destination for expat families. Here’s a list of the top 8 places to see if you find yourself in Bahrain. 1) Bahrain National Museum…
Discover Egypt’s incredible journey over 12 centuries, as Jews, Christians and Muslims transformed this ancient land. It is a story charting the change from a world of many gods to the worship of one God. The exhibition begins in 30 BC, when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire after the death of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and continues until AD 1171 when the rule of the Islamic Fatimid dynasty came…
On the first day of the World Halal Travel Summit and Exhibition 2015 (WHTS15) in Abu Dhabi, dozens of people visited the Irhal stand and complimented us on the Irhal app. Many were so fascinated by it that they downloaded it while they were being shown the app although they were informed that the content is being updated and the app remains in "Beta" status. The Conference at WHTS15 attracted a large number…
