Jewellery-lovers may wish to combine their passion for bling with holidays to Dubai later this year. Jewellery-lovers may wish to combine their passion for bling with holidays to Dubai later this year. The city is to play host to the Dubai International Jewellery Week (DIJW) in November, showcasing the best in new designs and featuring a vast array of « Continue Reading »
The developers of Dubai World, a series of palm-shaped islands off the city’s coast, have announced they have purchased 20 per cent of Cirque du Soleil. The developers of Dubai World, a series of palm-shaped islands off the city’s coast, have announced they have purchased 20 per cent of Cirque du Soleil. Istithmar World and Nakheel PJSC, both government-owned, said « Continue Reading »
Dubai is becoming a top destination for people looking for luxury private healthcare, it has been claimed. Dubai is becoming a top destination for people looking for luxury private healthcare, it has been claimed. According to the National, more western people are now getting on flights to Dubai in order to beat hospital waiting lists and get cheaper procedures. The « Continue Reading »
Dubai is emerging as a popular destination for short breaks as people become more adventurous and look for exciting new places to travel. Dubai is emerging as a popular destination for short breaks as people become more adventurous and look for exciting new places to travel. This is according to Ian Scott, director of the UK and Ireland representative office « Continue Reading »
A Metro system which will enable tourists to travel easily from place to place has been tested in Dubai. A Metro system which will enable tourists to travel easily from place to place has been tested in Dubai. The £2 billion project is expected to be launched in September 2009, with full completion due for 2012. It will eventually feature « Continue Reading »
The launch date for one of the world’s largest shopping malls has been announced by officials. The launch date for one of the world’s largest shopping malls has been announced by officials. In news that may be of interest to shopaholics heading out on flights to Dubai, the Dubai Mall will be opened on October 30th by Emaar Malls Group « Continue Reading »
Holidaymakers heading out on flights to Dubai could benefit from news that the resort has fallen in the rankings of the world’s most expensive cities. Holidaymakers heading out on flights to Dubai could benefit from news that the resort has fallen in the rankings of the world’s most expensive cities. A study carried out by international consulting firm Mercer found « Continue Reading »