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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Celebrating its 10th anniversary in a style that fits with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, donated 3,500 Iftar meals to workers. Etihad employees and their families chipped in to put a smile on the face of thousands of workers from the Mussafah village in Abu Dhabi. That is certainly one smart way to celebrate a birthday and let the less fortunate…
If you wanted to go to Abu Dhabi from Dubai but did not want to do the 90 minutes drive, a low cost solution is now available to commuters thanks to Rotana Jet. Starting August 1, you can fly from Dubai Terminal 2 to Abu Dhabi's Bateen Airport for as little as Dh 150 one way. [caption id="attachment_56250" align="alignright" width=""] Inside of Rotana Jet's Embraer aircraft[/caption] The flight timings are…
When we travel we capture memories. Some are saved in digital archives as images in a camera. Others are saved in your mind's eye. The mere mention of a city or a street name can bring back memories of the time spent there. "We will always have Paris," is a line from one of the world's most watched movies - Casablanca - which evokes enchanting memories of the time spent in Paris by the two main characters in the…
If you travel alone and want to upgrade to a fancier hotel but do not want to pay the price, there is now a solution. A new website has been launched to help travelers reduce the cost of their hotel rooms by half. The catch? Share your room with a stranger. Easynest.com is a new San Francisco based website which wants to encourage solo passengers to share their hotel room with a stranger to subsidize the cost…
Not all of us have the luxury of traveling Business or First Class. Among the many woes of traveling at the back of the bus - smaller seats, cramped leg space, less entertainment - you can now add one more item: neighbour sleeping on your lap! Some of us with children have experienced traveling in an aeroplane with kids sleeping on our laps and drooling - leaving behind embarrassing tell tale signs (No! I didn't…
The Sofitel at Dubai's famous JBR "The Walk" is offering a great deal for guests wanting to spend Eid at this luxury hotel. Apart from the in-room creature comforts provided by their signature MyBed - wide beds with soft mattresses and down duvets - you can also enjoy a free extensive Eid buffet breakfast for an all inclusive price starting from just AED 590 for a Superior Room. Luxury Rooms are available from…
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is still a work in progress. The museum is not going to open to the public until 2015. But that has not stopped its organizers to give visitors a taste of what is to come. "Birth of a Museum," is an exhibition taking place at the Saadiyat Island - Manarat al Saadiyat, Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. Birth of a Museum is an exhibition displaying about 130 items that have been acquired by…
There are hotels and resorts and there is the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat. A Ritz-Carlton hotel, this luxury resort was built in 1985 as the venue for hosting the GCC Summit where royalty from the region assembled. Today, every guest at this 5-star resort experiences a regal treatment. And this Ramadan you can enjoy the resort's royal experience for just OMR 119. What does this get you? One night stay in a…
Flydubai, the low cost carrier from Dubai, will be flying thrice weekly flights to Madinah from Dubai starting on July 25. For just Dh 1,230 you can buy a round trip ticket from Dubai to Madinah. This will be the 10th Saudi city where flydubai has spread its wings. It already flies to the three major Saudi cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam as well as to Abha, Ha'il, Qassim, Tabuk, Taif and Yanbu. But don't…
A revolution is taking place on the roof of a building in East London. No "Irhal" signs are expected but if you are in the mood for drinks and food - all non alcoholic and vegetarian - you can join. Starting Sunday, July 21 2013, for the next 10 Sundays an alcohol free bar appropriately named "Redemption," is opening its doors to Londoners. And the first day is already sold out. Launched by Catherine Salway a…
If you are in New York City on July 20 2013 then watch out for flying tomatoes. Tide, the detergent, is sponsoring a Tomato Battle where you can come and throw tomatoes at each other. The event will be held from 12 noon to 6pm at the Aviator Sports & Events Center, 3159 Flatbush Ave, New York, NY 11234. Entrance tickets cost about $50 and include unlimited supplies of tomatoes - the organizers have promised that…
Malaysia Airlines is resuming its service to Dubai from August 5 2013. Its daily flights will leave Dubai at 4:10am and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 3:45 pm. The airline will be using a Boeing 777-200 aircraft on this route which will have a capacity of 282 seats. The timing of the launch of service is ideal to cater to the increased demand for seats during the Eid vacation period. Malaysia is a major tourist…
Near the masjid are several halal restaurants where you can have halal burgers. You can even find delicious Egyptian Kucheri (lentil and pasta combination with fried onion toppings) nearby. If you are staying in a place where you can cook your own food, there is a halal butcherie near the masjid as well.
ليس من السهولة العثور على مطعم حلال في "كاتاماندو" عاصمة مملكة نيبال والتي تقع شمال الهند. هناك مطعم واحد يقدم وجبات حلال وهو مطعم كاتماندو – نييراللا، وعنوانه دوربر مارج ، كاتماندو، ويقع بالقرب من فندق دي لا انابورنا. هذا المطعم يقدم الوجبات السريعة من خلال قائمة تضم وجبات حلال تتكون من لحم الضأن والدجاج والوجبات النباتية السريعة.
دعت دائرة الشؤون الإسلامية والعمل الخيري في دبي بدولة الامارات العربية المتحدة سكان الأبراج شاهقة الارتفاع في المدينة إلى تأخير إفطار الصيام في شهر رمضان المبارك لمدة دقيقتين أو ثلاث دقائق بعد الأذان حسب ارتفاعهم عن سطح الأرض، موضحة أن سكان برج خليفة وهو الأعلى في العالم عليهم الإفطار والسحور وفق ثلاثة مواقيت تحددها الطوابق التي يقيمون فيها، حيث أن سكان الطوابق من 80 إلى 150 يجب عليهم الإفطار بعد دقيقتين من موعد…
An ancient Damascene Mahmal is being displayed at the Dubai Mall Souk Atrium in Dubai from July 9 to August 15 2013. The 120 year old Mahmal is believed to have been used on a camel for transporting the black Kiswah fabric which covers the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. Originally commissioned by Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire who reigned from 1876 AD to 1909 AD as the 99th caliph of Islam and 34th Sultan…
It is Ramadan and you are fasting. If it is almost Iftar time and you are stuck near London's Victoria Station here are some tips for you. Grab a vegetarian sandwich from one of the newsagents at the station - WHSmith is prominent - or, go up the escalator to the Victoria Place Shopping Centre where Ba-Li Falafel can provide you with a falafel sandwich for your Iftar. If you want a proper sit down Iftar…
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic decided to give New Yorkers a surprise—by taking over an ordinary park bench and giving its occupants a taste of what it’s like to fly with the airline. In ‘No Ordinary Park Bench’, a regular park bench—located in a pedestrian park near the Flatiron Building, on Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan—was transformed into a special red bench called “Upper Class Bench”.…
The Plaza Athenee hotel near the Champs-Elysees in Paris, one of the top hotels in the French capital, said Wednesday it is to close for seven months starting from October for large-scale renovations. The 100-year-old five-star establishment joins two other luxury hotels in Paris, the Ritz and the Crillon, that have temporary closed for major repairs amid stiff competition from new Asian-run hotels.…
Le Royal Monceau is the latest top-end Paris hotel to receive the prestigious Palace rating — one step higher than five stars — from the French government. It re-opened in 2010 after a two year transformation by Philippe Starck, revealing brilliant, witty contemporary interiors infused with artistic flair. The vibrancy of les Années Folles of the late 1920s, when the hotel first opened, peopled by a…
An unidentified bidder from West Asia has offered $ 2.1 billion in an unsolicited bid for New York’s iconic Empire State Building. The offer appeared to top another unsolicited bid of $ 2 billion by Rubin Schron, who partly owns the Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan. Schron made the offer public after the Empire State Building’s operating company, Malkin Holdings, announced plans to become…
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal has hired what they call a camel milk mixologist who will create cocktails based on the protein-rich milk. Using locally-sourced camel milk, the mixologist will craft non-alcoholic drinks with ingredients like freshly muddled mint and strawberries to offer international guests a taste of local, authentic flavors of the Middle East. The launch of the new…
Russians enjoy twice as much vacation time as Americans reveals a newly released survey ranking countries with the most holidays. In its review of the 30 countries surveyed, online reservation site Hotels.com found that Russians enjoy 40 days off throughout the year. The US gets 20 days off, while Canada is second to last on the list with an entitlement of just 15 days vacation time. At the other end…
يمكنكم الان السفر الى عاصمة الهند التجارية مومباي والحصول على تذكرة سفر في الاتجاهين فقط مقابل 1345 درهم. هذا العرض تقدمه شركة طيران الامارات ومقرها دبي بدولة الامارات العربية المتحدة. ينتهي العرض في 10 يوليو 2013. على أن يكون السفر بين يوم 8 يوليو ويوم 31 يوليو 2013.
