‘Dubai Places’ Archives
Dubai Close To The Heart Of Courageous Compton (1 February 2010)
One of golf’s true champions, a player with courage and determination rivalling even the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, is back at the scene of one of his most heroic performances. Erik Compton returns to Emirates Golf Club this week to compete in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the tournament he famously competed at in 2009 just [...]
Your information guide to the fascinating city of Dubai -
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of seven Emirates’ and Dubai is the most popular destination of them all. It is situated on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Dubai is the second largest Emirate after Abu Dhabi and is usually recognised as the ‘Pearl of the Persian Gulf’. Dubai’s population is [...]
Dubai Airport’s Passenger Traffic Up on Summer
Abdul Basit 21 July 2009 DUBAI - Dubai International Airport posted a 10.3 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in June, due mainly to the peak summer travel season, the company said on Monday. The airport, known also as DIA, is the world’s sixth-busiest airport and home to Emirates Airline and [...]
Flydubai Announces Three Indian Routes
Khaleejtimes (Staff Report) 25 June 2009 DUBAI - Flydubai, Dubai’s first low-cost airline, is all set for take off to the Indian sub-continent with the announcement of a trio of routes to the region. Flydubai will begin its Indian adventure with flights to the north eastern city of Lucknow on July 13. This will be [...]
Flydubai Reduces Select Air Fares by 50 Per Cent
Rocel Felix - Khaleej Times 20 June 2009 DUBAI — Flydubai, the Dubai government-owned low cost airline, is cutting its air fares in selected routes by 50 per cent from June 22 to September 14, a move it hopes will increase passenger volume during the summer months and boost tourism in the emirate. The airline said the cheapest [...]
Dubai Duty Free Tops Skytrax Airport Survey
Khaleej Times (Staff Report) 11 June 2009 DUBAI — Dubai Duty Free has been voted ‘Best Duty Free Shopping’ in the world in the 2009 World Airport survey conducted by Skytrax. The UK-based consultancy group interviewed 8.6 million passengers at 196 airports on all aspects of their travel experience. Dubai Duty Free came out as [...]
Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai has 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height and gradient, the longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your skills on the world’s first indoor black run or practice your turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also [...]
Burj Dubai
Burj Dubai is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure ever built, despite being incomplete. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and the tower is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy by September 2009.
Dubai Aquarium
A key centerpiece is Dubai Aquarium, one of the of the largest tanks in the world at 51m x 20m x 11m and featuring the world’s largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Over time, Dubai Aquarium will have more than 33,000 living animals, representing more than 85 species including over 400 sharks and rays combined. Dubai Aquarium’s [...]
