Airline, airport, hotel, destination, visa, and Muslim travel updates from Irhal.
The airline marks Philadelphia as its 14th destination in North America NEW YORK, NY, USA – Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), its 14th destination in North America, which resumed on 1 August 2026.
Read full storyThis summer, Central Shopping Centers invites international visitors to experience the best of shopping, dining, and leisure with Summer Holiday 2026, running from 20 July – 30 September 2026. Created exclusively for international tourists, the campaign offers shopping privileges across Thailand’s five world-class shopping malls: centralwOrld, Central Park…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board, in cooperation with tourism associations, have launched the integrated digital platform "Ahlan Jordan" as part of measures to support the tourism sector and address the impact of regional circumstances on travel activity.
Read full storyflydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has increased its daily operations between Dubai and Naples and is set to boost its flights to Milan-Bergamo to a double-daily operation from 31 July, enhancing passenger connectivity to Italy.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 28, 2026: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a museum of modern and contemporary art, will open its doors on 11 December 2026 at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, is inviting guests to place themselves in the hands of one of DC's most iconic Super-Villains, as Kryptonite Collider officially opens.
Malaysia Retains No. 1 Position in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025, Offering GCC Travellers a Summer of Festivals, Culture and Discovery.
The Dubai-based carrier announces the start of daily flights to Aleppo from 20 July, reaffirming its connectivity to opening underserved markets Aleppo becomes the carrier’s second destination in Syria alongside Damascus
What if the most valuable thing you brought home from a trip wasn’t an object, but a story? Northern Thailand is home to dozens of ethnic communities who have carried their identities across mountains and borders for centuries – and many of them welcome curious, respectful visitors.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destin…
Luxury travel today is no longer measured by how much you can see in a few days, but by how deeply you can experience a destination. At Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, guests are invited to embrace this philosophy through Long Stay Beach Escape, an exclusive package designed for travelers who wish to enjoy more of Phuket's culture, wellness, and f…
Read full storyTwo hotels, three ways to stay, and one summer campaign inviting guests to choose their own scene across Paramount Hotel Midtown and Paramount Hotel Dubai
Read full storySharjah Museums Offer an Integrated Summer Experience Blending Culture, Science, and Discovery for All Community Members
Read full storyNew five-day programme empowers young people to build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills while embracing active lifestyles
Read full storyAcross Five Museums with Interactive Museum Programmes Enriching Children’s Knowledge
Read full storyOceans of Lights Festival returns to SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in its third edition to offer a summer program full of activities and new experiences
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry arrangement, keeping the country within easy reach for eligible travellers from across the Gulf for a further year. The arrangement now runs until 1 July 2027.
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: The competent Armenian authorities announced the extension of the temporary decision exempting eligible travelers from GCC countries from prior visa entry for an additional year, making the decision effective until July 1, 2027. This decision aims to facilitate travel procedures and tourism movement and exchange between Armenia and the Arab Gulf region, allowing travelers…
Read full storySet within Khalid Lagoon, the island shows how Sharjah brings art, nature and design into everyday public life.
Read full storyBlending cultural discovery with elevated wellness and leisure experiences, World of Hyatt summer destinations offer GCC travelers seasonal getaways across the GCC, Africa and Europe.
Read full storyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 30, 2026: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
Read full storyExperience the Colours of Malaysia at Citrawarna 2026 This Summer
Read full storyGermany is an ideal destination for friends traveling together, thanks to its creative neighborhoods, vibrant markets, street food culture, and stunning natural retreats
Read full storyFollowing the launch of its first collaboration in 2025, the Jacquemus brand returns this summer to the Monte Carlo Beach Club with a new design that reimagines the coastal atmosphere with a contemporary spirit. The design evokes the spirit of 1950s beach clubs, where elegance meets the calm Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Flora Hospitality, a group operating hotels in Dubai and India, has announced the opening of Flora Al Barsha Hotel near the Mall of the Emirates. Flora Al Barsha Dubai is a four star property located in the heart of Dubai's business and leisure district in Al Barsha, dedicated to provide quality guest services while minimizing their impact on the environment. The Al Barsha hotel is the newest addition to…
If you have always wanted to dig into some beef wagyu steak but never got to because it wasn't Halal, here is your opportunity. Take a trip downunder. In Melbourne there is a very un-Halal sounding restaurant called The Meat and Wine Co. which serves a delicious Halal wagyu rump or rib-eye steak. It is not exactly inexpensive - A$59 for the rib-eye and A$48 for the rump. The following Halal items are available…
Mandilicious, the world's first restaurant chain to serve the slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a food court setting, has opened a new outlet in the Al Salaam Mall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The launch comes following the agreement between Raddah Investment and Mandilicious to expand the restaurant’s development to Saudi Arabia, with a total of three outlets before end of this year. The newly opened outlet is the…
Bread Street Kitchen Michelin star and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is back in Dubai as he has announced the grand opening of Bread Street Kitchen later this year at Atlantis, The Palm. This will be the fourth Bread Street Kitchen for Ramsay. Other locations include London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen is an informal, casual venue offering modern British European cuisine.…
The all-new Ladies Night is back at Yas Waterworld, every Thursday evening from 6pm-11pm. These ‘glamour and glow’ themed nights await you every Thursday evening at Yas Waterworld as the park transforms into a ladies-only haven - so be sure to grab your most stylish swimwear and get ready for a night of glitz and glamour. Ladies Night at Yas Waterworld is the ultimate night out for women of all ages.…
More than 24,000 tourists from the UAE visited Kenya in the first six months of 2015. That is a huge jump of 77% from last year. This has pushed the UAE to become the 3rd most important country from which tourists arrive in Kenya. “We expect further growth from this market following our recently launched marketing campaign dubbed 'Choose Kenya' to woo tourists from the GCC countries," said Muriithi Ndegwa,…
Over 20 hotels, eight malls and selected stores at The Pearl will offer summer specials to visitors and residents during this years Qatar Summer Festival. Selected stores in Qatar are set to have several promotions including discounts of up to 50% and cash prizes totaling QR700,000. Participating hotel partners offers include three nights for two, complimentary breakfast, and many other value-for-money…
A Snow Village, similar to the Alpine ski resort, has been planned in one of the hottest cities in the world - Muscat, Oman. As part of promoting tourism in the Sultanate, an agreement was signed with Unlimited Snow, a Dutch company, to construct the first snow village in Oman. The OMR 12 million project will part of the Palm Mall, a shopping center and entertainment complex in Muscat. Sheikh Mahmoud…
Emirates Airlines has announced that it is set to launch flights to Bamako, the capital of Mali, from October 25, 2015 – its 28th destination in Africa. Bamako will be linked to Emirates’ current four times a week service to Dakar, Senegal, by an Airbus A340-300 in a three-class configuration. “Mali has a growing economy and huge tourism potential, and we expect that linking Bamako to our Dakar…
This summer, guests at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal will be able to enjoy a traditional Arabic tent experience. Abu Dhabi visitors and residents alike will be delighted by traditional Middle Eastern delicacies, daily live entertainment and shisha from 4 p.m. till 2 a.m. until the 1st of September, 2015. The guests of the opulent tent will savour a wide selection of Arabic dishes in a laid-back,…
Dubai’s very own camel milk chocolate firm, Al Nassma Chocolate, has revealed a partnership with London department store, Harrods. The halal-certified chocolate, which is also the sole producer of camel milk chocolate in the world, has been available at Harrods since mid-July 2015. “10 years ago, a non-European premium chocolate was not even imaginable. Yet, here we are, a thriving UAE brand producing…
Every year since 1993, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth opens the doors of the Buckingham Palace to the public. This year, for the first time ever, visitors will get to enter the palace’s state rooms through the “Grand Entrance” used by heads of state and prime ministers invited by the Queen. Visitors can also observe a display detailing what goes on behind the scenes to create the pomp for official state visits,…
Located next to the Miracle Garden and open just throughout the summer, the Dubai Butterfly Garden is one of the biggest covered butterfly gardens in the world. The Garden consists of 9 domes, each dome filled with different sized and different coloured butterflies. With 24 types of butterflies openly flying around over visitors, flowers and nectar plants, this beautiful place is not one to miss this summer.…
You might want to be on the lookout this August, as a shiny new fleet of food trucks is expected to head on down to Dubai. With foods ranging from wings and sliders to healthy food and shawarmas, Dubai is preparing for a huge change in its food scene. Juicy wings and sliders will be available at the MOB van and Calle Tacos, an existing American brand based in Hollywood, will serve a variety of Mexican…
The Dubai Bake Festival is the first of its kind two-day event to take place in Dubai. Bringing together bakers and retailers of savory and sweet goods, under one roof this event aims to celebrate baking and to allow visitors to spend a day or two in a festive atmosphere, where known bakers can share their trade secrets, retailers can exhibit their fresh products, visitors can taste the best baked goods the town…
Emirates is offering selected ADCB, Citibank*, Emirates NBD, HSBC and NBAD credit card holders the chance to pay for their ticket at 0% interest over 3 monthly instalments. To take advantage of this payment option, simply book and purchase your ticket at emirates.ae with your ADCB, Citibank*, Emirates NBD, HSBC or NBAD credit card and immediately apply for our Emirates Advantage payment option once your…
Air Arabia recently announced the launch of regular services to Tabuk, which marks the airline’s 13th destination in Saudi Arabia and 114th globally. Starting July 30, 2015, the leading low-cost carrier will operate services on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will leave Sharjah International Airport at 09:20 and reach Tabuk Regional Airport at 11:20. Return flights will take off from Tabuk on the…
Spain's luxury department store El Corte Ingles has decked up its Madrid store with lanterns and painitings reflecting Ramadan and the advent of Eid al Fitr. "Ramadan Kareem" and "Eid Mubarak" signs welcome Middle Eastern shoppers to the store. But that is not all. Special Eid discounts are also being offered. Spain has a special attraction for tourists from the Middle East because Cordoba in southern Spain…
A theme park based on the highest-grossing movie of all time, Avatar, is coming to Disney World in 2017. For the past year, the creative development team at Disney, led by Joe Rohde, has been working hand-in-hand with Jim, Jon Landau and their team of artists and designers at Lightstorm on every aspect of this project—from overall design to the smallest—yet crucially important—details. And along each step…
Marriott International, Inc. has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top of Makkah, providing guests with exquisite views of the Holy City and Haram. With the opening of the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand in Makkah, Muslim pilgrims will now have a property that easily…
Turkish Airlines is to return its direct service to Miami from Istanbul on the 25th of October, 2015. The daily flights will depart Istanbul at 1:30pm local time and arrive in Miami at 7:30pm local time. The return flight will depart Miami at 9:30pm and arrive in Istanbul the next day at 4:30pm local time. October 25 will be the first time in 14 years that Turkish Airlines has operated out of Miami, after…
Visiting Washington any time soon? First Lady Michelle Obama has the perfect message for you. The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, has lifted the ban on photography and posting to social media during White House tours. Visitors are now able to take photos and keep the memories, so long as you do not use flash, a selfie stick, record on video or stream. The first lady posted a video on…
The Hunger Games: The Exhibition will ignite fans of the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise as never before. Immersive themed environments, hundreds of authentic costumes and props, and highly interactive digital and hands-on experiences will invite visitors to step inside and explore the world of Panem as created by the films. Guests will follow Katniss Everdeen's inspirational journey, from her humble…
Built by King Chanda over a thousand years ago, during the 8th and 9th centuries in the eastern part of the Indian province of Rajasthan, lies one of the most architecturally beautiful hidden wonders of the world. A baori, or ’step well’, is a well in which water may be reached by descending a set of steps. What makes the Chand Baori a unique step well is that it has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect…
