Jebel Ali Resort Activities To celebrate the exciting renovation and relaunch taking place at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, we have listed 5 of the best ways guests can spend their time at the resort. Enjoy clay pigeon, olympic skeet, olympic trap shooting or archery at the impressive fortress-style activity centre. Practice your [...]
Jebel Ali Resort For those who like their water activities a bit more adventurous than taking a dip in the hotel pool, the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa in Dubai now offer guests Watercooled, the only 5 star water sports centre in the world. Scott Ladyman, Chief instructor at the centre commented on their [...]
Top 5 Dubai Restaurants with a View Dubai is now host to some of the best fine dining in the world. But for that extra special culinary experience, this month we are listing Dubai’s top 5 restaurants with a view. The Mango Tree serves delicious Thai food overlooking the spectacular Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountains. [...]
Dubai Seawings Experience Dubai’s skyline now contains some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building and is the magnificent centre piece in Downtown Dubai. The Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands are truly amazing fetes of engineering and construction and the seven star Burj Al Arab, modelled on [...]
Experience Dubai With its incredible beaches, unrivalled safety and kids clubs, Dubai is a perfect family holiday destination. One of the best activities for kids and adults alike is the dolphin encounter at Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm. We caught up with British Dolphin Trainer Ben Fowler from Brighton to find out more. What [...]
Airports are no place to sleep, as any weary traveler who has tried to grab a few minutes shuteye during a layover can attest. But that may be changing, thanks to a new breed of short-stay, pay-by-the-hour micro-hotels popping up in airport terminals around the world. Based loosely on the concept of the Japanese “capsule [...]
Dubai Hotel Growth The Hotel industry in Dubai has reported strong growth according to the latest figures published by Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). Visitor figures are up 13.6% to 2.38 million and guest nights have risen an impressive 35.4%. This upward trend is expected to continue throughout the rest of 2012 and will [...]
With Dubai’s renowned safe environment, beautiful beaches and affordable luxury, it is no wonder that the emirate of Dubai is rapidly turning into a popular destination for a family holiday. To encourage this the Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing has launched a promotion which has been labeled as ‘Kids Go Free in Dubai’ which was [...]
A Dubai based conglomerate (Al Habtoor Group) plans to build the world’s largest hotel in Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. Reports suggest that it will be around 25% bigger with regards to the number of rooms than the Atlantis hotel located at Palm Jumeirah. The hotel in Dubai will add over 2,000 rooms and suites [...]
Bookings are now open for the new beachside resort on the iconic Palm Jumeirah island. The new Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai features the region’s largest spa. Weeks after the One & Only Hotel opened its doors on the Palm Jumeirah, luxury hospitality label Jumeirah has not only followed suit but also upped the ante. The [...]
The Ritz-Carlton is set to open its second hotel in Dubai in January 2011 and has rolled out a range of launch packages at the property. After months of delay and rumours around its opening date, the Dubai Ritz-Carlton Financial Centre is accepting reservations for arrivals on 12th January 2011 and beyond. Former owners Union [...]
Smart E-gates at Dubai Airport The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) will be installing 40 Smart e-Gates across Dubai Airport terminals to ease passenger entry and exit. The system, equipped with retinal scan using a high-accuracy camera, will eliminate the need for the eye scan and e-Gate card currently issued by the [...]
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) and Roads &Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new luxury taxi service in Dubai aimed at serving customers better. The fleet includes 20 high-end vehicles, all painted black, and driven by hand-picked drivers with excellent track records. Commuters will be offered high quality services, with privacy being one of the [...]
