‘Travel’ Archives
Dubai Tour Company Introduces New Packages
Dubai has always given importance to their tourism industry and continues to do so. The city comes up with variety of packages that can appeal to tourists around the world. The tourism in Dubai has never experienced bad phase because it is the best tourist destination. Everything that a tourist looks for is available in Dubai. Dubai tour gives [...]
Spas add offers to Dubai Summer Surprises
Anyone who has booked flights to Dubai to allow their trip to coincide with the Dubai Summer Surprises event will now be able to enjoy discounts at many of the city's spas. In an initiative launched by the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), approximately 40 spas in the emirate will be offering up to 50 per cent off some of [...]
RO10 UAE border fee irks Omani citizens
MUSCAT: Imposition of a "steep travel fee" (of RO10) for GCC citizens seeking to enter the United Arab Emirates is putting a big strain on the pockets of Omanis who wish to travel (many daily) to the neighbouring country. The hardest hit are the people living in Buraimi, Suwaiq, Sohar Saham and Ibri. Omanis residing in these areas have [...]
Emirates orders a further 32 Airbus A380s
Dubai based Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A380s from Airbus, taking their total firm orders for the iconic flagship of the 21st century to 90 aircraft. The order has a list price of US$ 11.5 billion. The agreement was signed in a ceremony today at the Berlin Air Show witnessed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, by Emirates Airline [...]
The Gulf Hotel
MANAMA: The Gulf Hotel, which debuted at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, won the prestigious World Travel Award for the Leading Hotel in Bahrain. Votes for the World Travel Awards were cast by 180,000 travel industry professionals from more than 175 countries. "It is indeed a great honour to accept this award and marks a tremendous [...]
Airbus hopes Emirates order helps A380 take off
The airline's request for 32 more of the super-jumbo jets is welcome news for the European company and suppliers in California. But critics say concerns over the plane's long-term prospects remain.The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, got a major boost when Emirates airline ordered 32 of the double-decked aircraft, raising [...]
Travel Paris and Dubai with Fashion Designer Linda Lundström
This fall Linda Lundström is teaming up with Sarracini Travel to offer both a Parisian tour from September 12th to the 19th, then an exotic visit to Dubai from October 24th to the 31st. Led by Lundström herself, each adventure offers an insider’s view on the culture, fashion and design of these two unique cities. “I love Paris and sharing [...]
Dubai ‘one of world?s most attractive holiday spots’
People getting flights to Dubai are headed for one of the most desirable holiday places there is. This is according to Alison Young of the South Wales Echo. She pointed out Dubai's numerous attractions, including going on safaris or trying sand skiing in the desert. Holidaymakers can buy precious metals, spices and textiles in the main [...]
Macdonald travel file referred to NSW corruption watchdog
An internal report into Mr Macdonald's 2008 trip to Italy and Dubai was tabled in parliament yesterday. The report finds the trip by Mr Macdonald and his former chief of staff, Jamie Gibson, was not taken in accordance with the approval granted by former NSW premier Morris Iemma. It says Mr Macdonald's fare was paid by taxpayers - along [...]
Emirates woos Madrid ahead of route launch
Dubai is just over six weeks away from having a non-stop flight to Spain and Emirates has been taking that message to the heart of the Spanish capital. More than 70 media turned up to a press conference in Madrid to hear Emirates' plans for the route ahead of a high profile road show gala event.
