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Dubai Reinforcing its Position as Popular Cruise Destination

Dubai is reinforcing its position as a destination of choice for cruise tourism by welcoming newly renovated luxury liner, Mariner of the Seas on its maiden call to the emirate. The liner, a member of Royal Caribbean International’s cruise line fleet, arrived at Port Rashid on Tuesday to a traditional welcome ceremony, organised by Dubai Cruise [...]

May 23, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Louvre Abu Dhabi To Unveil Unseen Picasso Portrait

Pablo Picasso’s never before exhibited work, Portrait of a Lady is one of the art works in Louvre Abu Dhabi’s permanent collection and included in the Birth of a Museum exhibition (22 April- 20 July 2013). Recognised as the most legendary artist of the 20th century, Picasso contributed greatly to the construction of modern art [...]

March 8, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Tourism Trends, New Developments and Holiday Experiences in Dubai for 2013

January 24, 2013 (Dubai, UAE) — Dubai has made strides in the tourism and travel industry by positioning itself as a luxurious tourist destination as well as a vibrant international business center. There has been a 9.3% growth in tourism from the US alone and surpassed 500,000 USA hotel visitors for the first time ever [...]

January 24, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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First Emirates A380 Flight Departs from New Concourse A in Dubai

TORONTO – 2nd January 2013 – Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, achieved another first with the inaugural departure today of an A380 flight from the new and world’s only dedicated and purpose-built A380 concourse at Dubai International Airport.

January 2, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
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Tourism Trends, New Developments and Holiday Experiences in Dubai

October 9, 2012 (Dubai, UAE) — Dubai has made strides in the tourism and travel industry by positioning itself as a luxurious tourist destination as well as a vibrant international business center. Dubai is expected to attract 8.8 million international visitors in 2012, making it the eighth most visited city in the world.

October 9, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Discover Tourism Trends, New Developments and Ramadan Experiences in Dubai

July 11, 2012 (Dubai, UAE) — Dubai’s ideal positioning, luxurious hotels, prestigious business locales and pristine shopping centers have allowed it to establish itself as one of the world’s most elite travel destinations. Today, Dubai is steadily growing as an oasis for vacationers seeking a unique cultural experience.

July 11, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
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Dubai Ranks Among Top 10 Global Tourist Destinations

DUBAI, UAE — Dubai ranks among the top 10 tourist destinations worldwide and the emirate is expected to attract 8.8 million international visitors in 2012 with spending estimated at around $8.8 billion, according to an index released by global credit card company MasterCard.

June 15, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
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Dubai Becomes Prime Destination for Cruise Tourism

DUBAI, UAE – More than 7,200 tourists arrived aboard five mega ocean liners that were greeted on Thursday in the finest of Emirati traditions at the DP World operated Dubai Cruise Terminal, or DCT, in Port Rashid. The five vessels – Costa Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Silver Whisper, Pacific Princess and Costa Favolosa – were anchored [...]

April 16, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai

Get a Third Night Free at the Fairmont Dubai or Bab Al Bahr

In the United Arab Emirates, true luxury comes with a choice: the beachfront comfort and style of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, or the sophisticated elegance of Fairmont Dubai.

March 20, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Lures Shopping Festival Tourists with Hot Deals

Dubai: As the 17th Dubai Shopping Festival gets under way, hotels are enticing tourists with attractive promotions and discount rates. While Hotel Pullman Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, is offering a Shopping Getaway package, the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, Arabian Courtyard and Spa, Al Manzil Hotel Old Town, and Qamardeen Hotel [...]

January 5, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
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