United Arab Emirates Travel & Sport News - TOP 15

Emirates launches A380 Services to Beijing 03/08/2010
Emirates has launched scheduled Airbus A380 services between Dubai and Beijing, China. The 517-seat A380 operates as EK 306 departing Dubai daily at 04:10, touching down in the Chinese capital city at 15:10. The return flight, EK 307 takes off from ...

Swissôtel Partners Etihad Airways 21/07/2010
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Etihad Airways have joined forces to offer frequent travellers more miles. Members of the Etihad frequent flyer programme Etihad Guest can now collect miles worldwide whenever they stay in one of the 28 Swissôtels ...

Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London Opens New Royal Suite 13/07/2010
The Dubai-based Jumeirah Group has opened a brand new Royal Suite at the luxury Knightsbridge hotel - Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The 155m² suite has views over Knightsbridge, Westminster and Cadogan Gardens and features private access and a private ...

Jumeirah to Manage The Meydan 07/07/2010
Meydan has signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with Jumeirah Group for the management of its flagship five-star trackside hotel, The Meydan. Jumeirah was appointed as a service provider to assist in the opening and launch of The Meydan, which ...

Aamir Pervez joins Corp Executive Hotel Apartments - l Barsha Dubai as General Manager 29/06/2010
Taking over the reins at the new Corp Executive Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha - Dubai is Aamir Pervez, who moves from his previous role as regional sales director at the management company, HMH (Hospitality Management Holdings). Born in India and ...

Antony Treston Appointed General Manager of The Address Dubai Marina 24/06/2010
Mr. Antony Treston has been appointed as General Manager of The Address Dubai Marina. With over 25 years of experience in the service and hospitality industry, Mr. Treston will be responsible for overlooking the hotel?s operations and ensure its ...

Fraser Suites Opens in Dubai 17/06/2010
Frasers Hospitality has expanded its impressive portfolio of properties around the globe with the opening of the Fraser Suites Dubai, the company?s first property in the United Arab Emirates. The Fraser Suites in Dubai are located in the 45-storey ...

Etihad Airways launches Free Luxury Stopover in Abu Dhabi 04/06/2010
Etihad Airways is offering passengers travelling in Pearl Business Class from Bangkok a chance to experience a luxury stopover with free accommodation at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, one of the most luxurious and authentic resorts in all of Abu ...

Emirates to Operate Extra Flights to South Africa for FIFA World Cup 03/06/2010
Emirates, the official airline of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in soon, is to operate a brace of extra flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg on Monday, 12 and Tuesday, 13 July. The additional flights comprise an extra round trip service ...

Flydubai Now Flies To Luxor 26/05/2010
Flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost airline, notched up its 15th destination Wednesday night when its inaugural flight to the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor (Hotels Luxor - Last Minute Hotels Luxor - Sightseeing Luxor) took off from Dubai International ...

Dusit International makes Middle East Priority Market - Aiming to Operate 15 hotels by 2015 24/05/2010
Dusit International has made the Middle East its priority market for overseas expansion, targeting to operate at least 15 hotels by 2015. The fast-track expansion plan will make the group one of the leading Asian brands in the Middle East. Dusit ...

Etihad Announces More Flights From Beijing To Abu Dhabi 23/04/2010
Etihad Airways has announced that it will increase the number of flights on the Beijing to Abu Dhabi route to five flights each week from April 2010 with the addition of a new flight on Saturdays. Flight EY889 leaves Beijing at 01:30 on Tuesdays, ...

Opening of Dusit Princess' flagship hotel in Dubai coincides with upswing in UAE's travel and tourism market 22/02/2010
Dusit International has officially opened the hotel Dusit Princess City Centre, Dubai located near Deira City Centre, adding a new facet to one of the most exciting and popular locations in Dubai with its legendary Thai brand of hospitality. The ...

China Eastern To Launch Kunming-Dubai Route 05/02/2010
China Eastern's Yunnan Branch will start operating an international air route between Kunming (Yunnan Province) and Dubai from February 22, 2010. Flights are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Flights MU755/6 take off on Mondays from ...

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