May 20, 2021
Accor’s first Raffles resort property in the Middle East to launch in Q4 2021
Accor’s ultra-luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, has been confirmed as the new operator of the Emerald Palace on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The property was previously managed by Kempinski Hotels until recently.
Read More…April 5, 2021
SLS Dubai features some of the highest pools in the region and globally
Accor has expanded the SLS Hotels & Residences brand to the Middle East with the opening of SLS Dubai – one of the tallest buildings in the emirate. The French hotel juggernaut acquired sbe’s hotel brands, which includes SLS, late last year.
Read More…March 11, 2021
$200,000 private-jet itinerary departing in May 2022
Abercrombie & Kent has introduced a new eight-country, 23-day air itinerary across the northern hemisphere that will explore Taiwan, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Italy.
Read More…January 26, 2021
Girlahead checks into Caesars Bluewaters Dubai
There is temptation to think of the name ‘Caesars’ in connection with colourless Nevada desert that has been turned into a kaleidoscope of hues, thanks to Las Vegas. Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, however, is a completely different story.
Read More…December 2, 2020
Girlahead checks in to One&Only The Palm Dubai
There are many make-you-smile highlights of One&Only The Palm Dubai, and one is the rabbits. Someone brought in one rabbit, and now there are dozens (apparently one regular – human – guest orders extra room service for their breakfast). More important highlights are the aesthetics of the 90-key resort, and thoughtful and unobtrusive service from a team of 300, led by skilled Venetian GM Vincent Smarrella.
Read More…November 24, 2020
Landmark opulence coming to Downtown Dubai
Dorchester Collection has provided an update on its AED 2.5+ billion hotel under development on the banks of the Dubai Canal. The Residences, Dorchester Collection, Dubai will be the ultra-luxury hospitality company’s tenth hotel and first in the Middle East.
Read More…September 8, 2020
Accor’s fourth Sofitel luxury property in Dubai opening in October 2020
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is earmarked to welcome guests from October 2020, the latest luxury property in the Accor portfolio to open in the United Arab Emirates.
Read More…July 21, 2020
Minor Hotels nabs former Mövenpick five-star hotel for Oaks collection
Minor Hotels has boosted its presence in the United Arab Emirates, taking over the management of the five-star Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel, and positioning it under the Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites brand, the second Oaks property in the emirate.
Read More…July 17, 2020
Capacity up-gauge on EK’s London, Paris and Amsterdam routes
Emirates will deploy A380s on its daily Amsterdam service and add a second daily superjumbo service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August.
Read More…July 1, 2020
Chauffeur Drive and Dubai Terminal 3 Concourse B lounge resume
Premium customers flying with Emirates can, effective immediately, enjoy the Dubai-based carriers signature Chauffeur Drive Service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Arab hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review.
Read More…May 20, 2020
Palazzo Versace Dubai introduces sanitising tunnels
Palazzo Versace Dubai has recently introduced an innovative sanitation protocol for all public areas, as well as guest rooms, restaurants, pools, the spa centre and back-of-house spaces.
Read More…May 13, 2020
Connections through Dubai to London Heathrow restart 21 May
A second United Arab Emirates airline will fire-up services between Australia and London, with Emirates confirming its planned restart of scheduled flights to/from Sydney and Melbourne, starting 21 May 2020. Earlier in the week, Etihad Airways revealed its intention to begin services on Friday 15 May.
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