Passengers on First Class Etihad Airways flights stopping off in Dubai can now get a free hotel stay, the airline has announced. Many Brits catching flights to Dubai may be using the UAE city as a quick stop-off before catching onward services to long-haul destinations, but a new promotion from Etihad Airways aims to get first class passengers to consider staying « Continue Reading »
A major hotel chain has announced its seventh opening in the UAE. Visitors on flights to Dubai now have another hotel to choose from, as Rezidor has announced the opening of its seventh property in the UAE. Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown offers guests a wide selection of contemporary-styled rooms, many of which boast views of the world’s tallest building, the « Continue Reading »
UAE’s two major airlines – Emirates and Etihad Airways – have decided to ease burden on travellers. Emirates removed the fuel surcharge from tickets, while Etihad Airways is offering up to 40 per cent off on economy class airfares for May. Travel with some of the UAE based airlines is all set to get cheaper as two popular operators slash « Continue Reading »
A month-long shopping festival is coming to the UAE city of Dubai this summer. Brits looking for some serious retail therapy this summer are advised to book themselves onto flights to Dubai for the UAE city’s month-long shopping extravaganza, Dubai Summer Surprises. From June 22nd to July 31st, visitors to the emirate will be able to get big reductions in the « Continue Reading »
UK visitors to Abu Dhabi are becoming more regular, the local tourist board has said. Brits have been booking flights to Abu Dhabi in their droves over the last few months, as the UAE destination has reported a surge in visitors from the UK. The first three months of the year saw 510,114 British guests staying in hotels in the Emirati « Continue Reading »
Thriller Live will be arriving in Abu Dhabi this summer, it has been confirmed. Music lovers visiting the UAE this summer are in for a treat, as Thriller Live is due to arrive in Abu Dhabi next month, it has been announced. The stage show, which opened in London’s West End five years ago, is being brought to the 5,000-capacity « Continue Reading »
Golf resorts, hotels and travel organisations in Dubai have all been honoured at a regional awards ceremony. Brits looking for a top quality holiday in the Middle East have been urged to book flights to Dubai, after the Emirati city was named the top destination in the region. Last night (May 2nd) saw the 2011 World Travel Awards Middle East « Continue Reading »