‘Travel’ Archives
Dubai opens new airport with first cargo flights
Dubai opened what is planned to become the world's largest airport on Sunday, starting with cargo operators, making the emirate a two-airport city, as it aspires to build itself into a global logistics hub. Dubai Airports, the company overseeing airport projects in the emirate, said in a statement Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International [...]
Dubai opens second airport
DUBAI — Debt-laden Dubai opened its second airport on Sunday, three weeks after its flagship carrier Emirates placed a major order for Airbus 380 superjumbos, enforcing its status as an air transport hub. The first plane landed on the sole runway of the Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport -- named after the emirate's ruling [...]
Weekly travel agenda: Al Maktoum International Airport opens
The world's largest airport officially opens June 27 after receiving its first test flight June 21. The massive Al Maktoum International is capable of handling 160 million passengers annually and is expected to considerably ease the burden on Dubai International when it opens to passenger traffic in 2011. Independence Day sees the launch of two [...]
Iraq shrine city to get ultra-modern monorail
NAJAF, Iraq — The Iraqi shrine city of Najaf, whose mediaeval-style alleyways host millions of Shiite pilgrims every year, has signed a deal for a monorail to rival that of ultra-modern Dubai, a provincial official said on Sunday. The city, which is home to the grand ayatollahs who wield huge influence among Iraq's Shiite majority [...]
Tiffany and Co.’s Travel Collection to attract regional celebrities
Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweler, brings to Dubai its vivid Travel Collection. The collection is illuminated by diamonds and high end gems that have brought the company international renown and that continue to highlight Tiffany's legacy as one of the world's premier jewelers.
Council to sponsor Emiratis’ Kerala tour
DUBAI - The age-old relations between the Indian state of Kerala and the UAE have seen the highest number of expatriates from that state living in the UAE. It is now the chance of an Emirati delegation to visit Kerala and explore the art, culture and traditions of the state dubbed as “God’s own country.” The Dubai province of the World [...]
Travel industry gears up for rush of vacationers
According to sources in the industry, there has been tremendous increase this time in the number of Saudi travelers to European countries, who have made flight and hotel reservations. This was mainly because of the depreciation of euro against Saudi riyal and easing of visa procedures by these countries, according to a report carried by [...]
Weekly travel agenda: Al Maktoum International Airport opens
The world's largest airport officially opens June 27 after receiving its first test flight June 21. The massive Al Maktoum International is capable of handling 160 million passengers annually and is expected to considerably ease the burden on Dubai International when it opens to passenger traffic in 2011. Independence Day sees the launch of two [...]
Tiffany Travel Collection comes to Dubai
Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweler, brings to Dubai its vivid Travel Collection. The collection is illuminated by the magnificent diamonds and high end gems that have brought the company international renown and that continue to highlight Tiffany’s legacy as one of the world’s premier jewelers. These valuable pieces range [...]
Fly Garuda Indonesia to Dubai starting from $1,276* return including taxes
Garuda Indonesia is now flying to Dubai and to celebrate the new daily service the airline is offering competitively priced specials. Bagus Y. Siregar, Senior General Manager Australia/SWP Garuda Indonesia commented: “This new service to Dubai via Jakarta offers our customers an alternative gateway for travel to the Middle East and on to [...]
