Emirates has once again been crowned as ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the ninth consecutive time at last night’s Business Traveller Middle East awards. At a ceremony attended by key travel industry executives, the airline also swept three other categories, including airline with the “Best Premium Economy Class”, “Best Economy Class” and “Best Frequent Flyer Programme”. […]

Dubai-based Arabian Adventures, a leading destination management company and part of the dnata Travel Group, is launching extensive growth plans for 2022 across its entire operations. Offering superior end-to-end destination services to its international travel trade partners, including a range of renowned desert safaris, tours and experiences, as well as cruise handling and event services, the company has strengthened its […]

As the world looks to emulate Dubai’s successful tourism recovery strategy, the city welcomed 3.97 million international overnight visitors between January and March 2022, up from 1.27 million visitors for the corresponding period last year, representing a massive 214 per cent YoY visitation growth that places the city firmly on track for a momentous year […]

Emirates welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to its stand at Arabian Travel Market where he was able to experience the airline’s latest onboard product, Premium Economy. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum […]

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, received The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica at ATM.  Minister Bartlett was accompanied by Donovan White, Director of Tourism, the Jamaica Tourist Board and Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. During […]

As part of its efforts to enhance the emirate’s position as a leading cultural hub for incubating global artists and entrepreneurs and support cultural tourism and the creative economy in the emirate, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is participating in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, the leading global event for the tourism and […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, was recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It is the 8th time that flydubai has won the award. Voted by the public and readers of the magazine, the award reflects flydubai’s agility as a business and highlights the contributions the […]

Emirates and Royal Air Maroc have today launched a codeshare partnership, providing more travel options and connection choices for customers of both airlines between Dubai and Casablanca, and beyond. Effective later this month, both airlines will place their marketing codes on each other’s flights between Casablanca and Dubai to a total of 209 combined destinations. […]

Emirates, renowned for its award-winning products and services, is launching a new hospitality-based strategy which will take the customer experiences that its teams deliver on ground and in the air, to new heights. The programme will be one of the biggest people, process, and product initiatives ever implemented at the airline, touching all frontline customer […]

Dubai’s home of live entertainment, Coca-Cola Arena has today announced that English singer-songwriter, Louis Tomlinson will bring his sell-out world tour to Dubai on 2 July 2022. Having risen to fame as a member of the internationally recognized boy band One Direction in 2010, Louis has sold over 100 million records across the globe. Following […]

Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, is set to open Terra Solis, a brand-new unique desert destination in Dubai. Nestled between the Arabian dunes and inspired by the most beautiful star constellations, Terra Solis will open in September in Dubailand, Al Yufra, welcoming people from around the globe to a […]

Emirates Post, the official postal operator and leading express provider in the UAE, will host the World Mail & Express Europe Middle East & Africa (WMX EMEA) conference from May 11 to May 12, 2022, in Dubai. The two-day conference, which will be attended by over 200 global executives and feature more than 30 expert […]

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it will operate flights to ten unique destinations from 23 June. This includes the launch of flights to the new destinations Izmir and Pisa as well as the resumption of operations to popular seasonal summer destinations such as Bodrum, Mykonos, Santorini and Tivat. Since the start of 2022, […]

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai, recently hosted a virtual workshop with over 15leading e-commerce players, including Noon.com and Amazon, to update them on the latest e-commerce initiatives rolled out by the E-commerce Committee under the Dubai Economic Acceleration Unit (EAU). First in a series of similar initiatives by DET, the workshop […]

STARZPLAY, MENA region’s fastest growing subscription video on demand (SVOD) service,has added yet another first to its incredible roster of Original programming. The streaming platform has joined hands with none other than ‘The Voice of Dubai’,Ahmad Haffar to bring a stand-up comedy special, for the first time ever on STARZPLAY, that will surely take you […]

Supporters from across the UAE gathered on the evening of May 8that the Burj Khalifa, as it was lit up to mark International Thalassaemia Day 2022. Patients,Families, carers and support organisations looked on as the iconic landmark carrying a message of support and solidarity for thalassaemia patients, promoting awareness and improving the understanding of thalassaemia. […]

Dubai Airports has confirmed that the Northern Runway Rehabilitation project at Dubai International (DXB) is ready to commence from today, May 9 until June 22, 2022. The essential works being carried out will see the world’s busiest international airport’s operations reduce to a one runway operation. To minimise disruption to our guests more than 1,000 […]

Picture the scene…. You’re driving in the car and a song comes on that makes you turn up the radio to maximum volume and sing at the top of your voice with no regard for the odd looks from your fellow motorists. One such song is “It’s My Life” by Dr Alban and on Wednesday 11th May, this Nigerian/Swedish […]

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, returns to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as it unveils its first dedicated stand at the Dubai event in 2022. Dubai-based dnata, which incorporates world-leading Travel, Airport Operations, Cargo, Catering & Retail divisions, is taking part in the region’s largest travel industry event with a stand […]

Flyers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience as the airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground, and announces it will open this highly sought-after cabin for sale from 1 June 2022. The new cabin class, which offers luxurious seats, more legroom, and a service to rival many airlines’ […]

It was a life-changing moment for one lucky guest at Global Village when he won a brand new Ford Bronco SUV just as the curtains came down on Season 26 on May 7. As Nagasai Reddy, 24, was given the keys to his brand new car, the visibly overwhelmed winner said that he felt very […]

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has officially launched the Jumeirah Airport Lounge at Dubai International (DXB), located at the heart of Terminal 3 Arrivals. Designed to deliver the Group’s signature hospitality and encourage guests to relax and enjoy their first moments in the city, the Jumeirah Airport […]

With Dubai fully regaining its vibrancy after safely navigating and accelerating out of the unprecedented global challenge, the city’s newly formed Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the diversity of Dubai’s destination offering, along with innovative initiatives designed to further strengthen the city’s tourism industry, during the 29th edition of Arabian Travel Market.

Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah is set to bring back popular DJ duo, CamelPhat on Saturday 7th May. Kicking off the summer season in style, CamelPhat are the latest international act to take to the decks at Soho Garden’s Palm Jumeirah outpost.  CamelPhat English DJ and production duo, Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala formed CamelPhat in Liverpool in […]

Emirates has today revealed a new custom A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s newest architectural icon and centre for pioneering concepts and ideas, the Museum of the Future. The first Emirates A380 (A6-EVK) to sport this exciting new livery, takes flight tomorrow to Los Angeles. As its nine other aircraft siblings roll out of the dedicated […]

One goal of the metaverse is to replicate the feeling of real-world connection by creating immersive virtual environments. This provides a unique opportunity to involve participation in society by leveraging virtual technology. However, as we have transitioned to the information age and a digital economy, we have witnessed how pre-existing inequalities & barriers present in […]

Emirates landed in Bali for the first time since the suspension of flights in 2020 due to the pandemic. Emirates flight EK398 landed in Denpasar International Airport (DPS) at 22:20 hrs on 1 May, and was welcomed by a spectacular water cannon salute to inaugurate the airline’s return. The operating cabin crew of the flight […]

Thousands of guests are enjoying a memorable Eid Al Fitr this week with opening hours extended from 5pm until 2am for the final week of Season 26. The multicultural destination provides the perfect spot for an unforgettable holiday, with 26 country pavilions representing 80 cultures, Carnaval adventures, entertainment, fun-filled attractions and activities for guests of […]