Underwater exhibits, one-of-a-kind museum: Dubai’s newest family-friendly attraction to open its doors on April 18
Dubai Crocodile Park, a unique experience designed to give guests an awe-inspiring look into the life of crocodiles, will open its doors to the public on April 18, 2023. Home to 250 Nile crocodiles of all ages, from babies to huge adults, the 20,000sqm facility specially designed for their comfort fosters an optimal environment, including […]
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre prepares for major global events in next 3 months
Over the next three months, ADNEC Group’s Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre will witness a busy season with more than 15 global events, exhibitions, and conferences, many of which will be held for the first time in the Middle East and Abu Dhabi. The events are set to attract a wide range of exhibitors, […]
RAK signs deals for vertiport, new Germany flights
Three strategic multi-stakeholder agreements were signed at the 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), which concluded its three-day session in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday. The agreements underscored the summit’s growing importance as a platform for facilitating public-private cooperation and opening doors for regional and global partnerships, organisers said. AAS 2023 was […]
UAE: Dnata Catering boosts its presence in Australia
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia, by winning a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline Bonza to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100 percent Australian menu. dnata said its global experience and comprehensive, […]
Abu Dhabi gets its largest solar rooftop project at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based destination company Miral and Emerge, a joint venture of Masdar and French multinational utility company EDF, inaugurated the 7-megawatt peak (MWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park, located on Yas Island. The rooftop solar photovoltaic project is Abu Dhabi’s largest solar rooftop plant and makes […]
Dubai recorded 23.7 million arrivals in 2022
Dubai recorded almost 23.7 million traveller arrivals in 2022, up 89 per cent from 2021, as the tourism and business hub continues to benefit from the easing of pandemic restrictions that has unleashed pent-up travel demand. Of the total arrivals, 21.8 million arrived at airports, 1.6 million came through the Hatta Border Crossing between the UAE and Oman […]
‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’ winter guide issued
‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’, a new winter guide, issued by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, as part of the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign, invites residents and visitors to explore a range of recreational activities in the emirate. The guide covers an array of family-friendly activities and high-adrenaline experiences across […]
Dubai’s Emirates deploys A380 to New Zealand for first time since 2020
Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has deployed for the first time since 2020 its superjumbo aircraft to New Zealand due to increasing travel demand. The A380 flight, which has just made a touchdown at Auckland Airport, has made Emirates reclaimed the title for operating one of the world’s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flights, with an […]
Summit puts spotlight on Mideast hospitality sector issues
Leading hospitality industry professionals were in Dubai for a one-day summit hosted by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East (HSMAI ME) where they discussed its best practices, strategic insights and big ideas for driving revenue and profit. The 5th Annual ROC Commercial Strategy Conference, which concluded yesterday (November 28) at the Conrad […]
Dubai rated world’s best ‘winter sun destination’
Dubai has been ranked the best winter destination in the world with the most Google searches for a city and for the most number of things to do in a city during the cooler climes. “Dubai ranks as the best destination in the world for a winter sun vacation. Visitors to Dubai can expect to […]