December 22, 2021
The Lana is earmarked to welcome guests from late 2022
Dorchester Collection has revealed the name of its highly-anticipated addition in Dubai will be The Lana.’Lana’ is derived from the Arabic expression meaning ‘for us’ and the Hawaiian ‘floating gently in calm water’, and pays homage to the hotel’s location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina.
Read More…December 22, 2021
Dubai-based carrier resumes operations to over 90% of pre-pandemic network
In line with the restoration of Emirates’ network and upsurge in travel demand, passengers travelling in premium cabins as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to more than 120 lounges by February.
Read More…December 21, 2021
Carnival Corporation celebrates debut of new cruise infrastructure in the UAE
Carnival Corporation, the parent company of ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn, has celebrated the official opening of Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal – the new main cruise port in the emirate. Several of Carnival Corporation’s executives joined developer, Shamal Holding, for a walk-through of the facility.
Read More…December 17, 2021
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab looks more like a superyacht than a luxury hotel
Jumeirah Group has unveiled Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, its latest signature resort that will be an exclusive addition to its beachfront hotel portfolio in Dubai.
Read More…December 8, 2021
Project includes 12 luxury floating villas that can detach from the core resort
Kempinski Hotels will manage what it says is the world’s first “Floating Sea Palace Resort” in Dubai. Kempinski Floating Palace will be a floating building around which 12 likewise floating luxury villas are grouped. Each villa has the ability to sail independently to other anchorage points.
Read More…November 30, 2021
MSC Virtuosa officially named at gala in Dubai
MSC Cruises hosted a naming ceremony of MSC Virtuosa in Dubai over the weekend, overseen once again by Hollywood actress Sophia Loren as Godmother (for the 17th time). It was the second christening of an MSC Cruises’ ship within a week, as MSC Seashore was named at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve last week.
Read More…November 19, 2021
New entity to target 40% increase in visitors by 2025
Dubai Tourism has been merged with Dubai Economy to become a new entity known as Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.
Read More…October 6, 2021
Lavish new addition to the Dubai Water Canal
The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai has opened as the newest jewel in the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts global portfolio, and second in the emirate in five months.
Read More…September 24, 2021
90-minute butler-guided exploration of the world’s only “seven-star” hotel
Jumeirah Group has launched a brand-new hotel tour, Inside Burj Al Arab, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will allow visitors to finally discover the most prestigious and inaccessible spaces inside Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
Read More…August 11, 2021
First hotel revealed for the South American continent archipelago
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is set to open the first resort on the manmade World Islands archipelago in Dubai in Q4 2021.
Read More…August 5, 2021
New allowances take effect 9 August 2021
Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips.
Read More…May 26, 2021
Brand new ultra-luxury property on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah opens to guests
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has a new landmark location in Dubai after a three-year hiatus with the opening this week of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm.
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