‘Travel’ Archives
New system for quick delivery of documents
DUBAI — UAE travellers planning road trips have been given a boost ahead of the summer holiday period with the launch of a fast track system to deliver the necessary travel documents by the Automobile and Touring Club. The Automobile and Touring Club (ATCUAE) of the UAE has launched a three-part application process for [...]
Dubai Duty Free backs summer surprises
Dubai Duty Free has announced its support for the 2010 Dubai Summer Surprises by renewing its sponsorship for the seventh consecutive year. Commenting on the sponsorship, Colm McLoughlin, managing director of Dubai Duty Free said: “We are happy to be taking part in the Dubai Summer Surprises once again. This initiative has been a great [...]
Emirates Looks to Lead Aviation Recovery
The Aviation industry appears to be recovering from several difficult years that saw some companies going bankrupt and others making drastic cuts in staff, routes and equipment. One indicator that the industry might be turning the corner is Emirates' Airlines recent announcement that it will buy 32 of the Airbus A-380 Super Jumbo Jets. In [...]
Dubai Duty Free backs summer surprises
Dubai Duty Free has announced its support for the 2010 Dubai Summer Surprises by renewing its sponsorship for the seventh consecutive year. Commenting on the sponsorship, Colm McLoughlin, managing director of Dubai Duty Free said: “We are happy to be taking part in the Dubai Summer Surprises once again. This initiative has been a great [...]
Dubai Healthcare City seeks to make Dubai a global health care destination
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is under new management. DHCC parent Dubai Holding has had problems and has restructured. Tatweer, who used to manage DHCC, has been replaced by Tecom Investments.Tatweer failed to promote DHCC in the last 18 months, but Tecom seeks to be pro-active again. DHCC is a free zone in Dubai with a mandate to promote the [...]
Dubai Will Make A Mark At IMEX
Dubai is the best city when it comes to MICE industries. Travel and Tourism has been one of the strong points of Dubai. The city always looks for various opportunities that can boost tourism. Different touring facilities, various architectures, lavish hotels and many activities for entertainment makes Dubai one the most favorite tourist [...]
Saudi vacationers have special affinity for Dubai’
Saudi vacationers, especially families, consider Dubai as a favored destination, a team of officials organizing this year's Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) said on Wednesday night. "DSS is firmly etched in the minds of Saudi vacationers and we expect many more of them to enjoy the surprises this year than in the last few years," Mohammed Ali [...]
Air India vows more Gulf flights
Dubai: In a bid to return to profitability, India's flag carrier Air India and sister low-cost carrier Air India Express will increase capacity by up to 15 per cent for Gulf countries, which it considers its cash cow. In the coming months, Air India will operate new leased aircraft on the Gulf routes as it phases out about 20 ageing Airbus [...]
Holiday Velvet suggests Self-Catering Family Holidays in Dubai this summer
With accommodation availability and the ‘Summer of Surprises’ taking place, Holiday Velvet says that Dubai is a good place to take the family this summer. They recommend choosing an apartment in Dubai to rent for your family travel for ease of use and value. Holiday Velvet has over a hundred self-catering apartments in Dubai in their [...]
Dubai Duty Free names its second Double Millionaire
UAE. Dubai Duty Free has created its second ever Double Millionaire, with a Lebanese national scooping the US$2 million top prize in one of the retailer’s most highly sought after promotional draws. Ara Keusseyan, who previously won a major Dubai Duty Free competition 17 years ago (for a BMW 850 Ci in Series 253), was named the winner after [...]
