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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 ...
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 ...
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 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, ...
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Flight 03/05/2011
Leave the glitz and glamor of Dubai behind and join this early-morning hot-air balloon expedition deep in the heart of the desert. Rising early to see the desert is something you'll never forget! Prepare for an exhilarating flight with unrivaled ...
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 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, ...
New Hotel Manager appointed for Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa - Al Aqah Beach 06/05/2011
Rotana Hotels has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Hossam Kamal as Hotel Manager at its stunning five-star Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah Beach.
Nestled between Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, this beachside resort offers ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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