United Arab Emirates Travel & Sport News - TOP 15
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 ...
Diageo trials Johnnie Walker Double Black in duty-free 14/01/2010
The deluxe variant of Johnnie Walker Black Label will be available at six airport locations over a five-month test period.
Liquor supplier Diageo Global Travel and Middle East (GTME) is trialling a new variant of Johnnie Walker Black Label in ...
Burj Dubai Opens as Burj Khalifa 06/01/2010
The world's tallest building opened in Dubai (see Dubai map) on Monday with a spectacular fireworks display. With a height of 828 metres and an incredible 160 floors, the building is around 300 metres taller than Taipei 101, the previous tallest ...
THAI offers first class service to Dubai 03/12/2009
Thai Airways International is offering Royal First Class service for the first time to Dubai in the Middle East, starting from 1 December 2009 utilizing Airbus 340-600 aircraft.
Mr. Pruet Boobphakam, Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, ...
Cathay Pacific Starts Flight To Jeddah 11/11/2009
Cathay Pacific Airways has started flying to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, four times weekly through Dubai on the way to and from Hong Kong from Wednesday.
The airline now serves the kingdom with a total of 11 flights each week.
Its chief executive Tony ...
Etihad Airways to launch Flights to Nagoya and Tokyo 01/11/2009
Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Nagoya and Tokyo in the first quarter of 2010. The two cities are the airline's first destinations in Japan.
Etihad will operate a four flights a week service to Nagoya, via Beijing, from Monday, 1 February, ...
Gourmet Abu Dhabi - February 5-19, 2010 14/10/2009
Gourmet Abu Dhabi, the culinary arts festival which successfully debuted in the UAE capital this year - is to be expanded in size and scope.
The 2010 event will run for 15 days from February 5-19, as opposed to the 10-day launch edition. Special ...
Etihad moves Heathrow ops to Terminal 4 05/10/2009
Etihad Airways has moved its London Heathrow operations from Terminal Three to Terminal Four where its three daily flights to Abu Dhabi will now go from.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also opened a new lounge for its premium customers situated ...
Fairmont Adds New Jewels Along The Ancient Silk Road 02/10/2009
Company opens new hotels in Egypt, China and United Arab Emirates
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the official opening of three new properties along the ancient path of the silk road. Fairmont Nile City, in Cairo, Egypt; Fairmont Yangcheng ...
Dusit Thani Dubai welcomes new General Manager 28/09/2009
Dusit Thani Dubai welcomes Mr. James Robert Wilson to its property as the new General Manager. With over 20 years of dedication in the hospitality industry working in Europe, Asia and now to Dubai, his role will bring Dusit Thani Dubai to become one ...
Mazoon Hotel Apartments Dubai 26/09/2009
The luxurious Mazoon Hotel Apartments is located opposite Media City. Close to the shopping and business districts of Dubai, the hotel is a short walk from the Tecom metro station.
Staying at the Mazoon, you will be near the famous Dubai Mall, Mall ...
Anantara Scoops Six Awards this Summer 22/09/2009
Travel + Leisure USA recently announced results of its "World's Best" Awards.
Voted for by the readers, Anantara Dhigu, Maldives and Anantara Golden Triangle, Thailand, ranked 6th and 8th respectively in Asia. Globally Anantara Maldives and ...
Dubai Metro network opened 12/09/2009
The Dubai Metro public transport network was officially opened this week, making it easier for travellers to explore the city and take in its many sights.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler ...
The Address Dubai Mall Now Open 11/09/2009
The Address Dubai Mall, a hotel linked directly to The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, has opened its doors to guests on 09/09/09.
The third property in the portfolio of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the ...
NBAD Support Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 07/09/2009
After UAE's national airline, it is a bank which has associated itself with the pinnacle of motorsport.
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has signed a three-year-deal to sponsor the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abdulla ...
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