A new eco development in Abu Dhabi is being promoted to leisure travellers by Etihad Airways. Emirati airline Etihad Airways has added Masdar City to its Essential Abu Dhabi online travel guide, suggesting Brits on flights to the UAE discover this new green development. Masdar aims to be one of the world’s most sustainable cities, with residential buildings using half « Continue Reading »
Mid-haul destinations in Africa and the Middle East have been highlighted as great value for last-minute breaks. Brits looking to book a last-minute getaway for the Easter holiday period can expect a great bargain in Egypt, while flights to Dubai are also expected to be popular. This is according to travel association Abta, which has reported a boost in bookings to « Continue Reading »
Top British comic Omid Djalili is due to play a stand-up gig in Dubai next month. British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili will be bringing his wry take on the Middle East to Dubai as he has been confirmed for a stand-up gig in the Emirati city next month. Djalili will perform at the Madinat Jumeirah amphitheatre on May 6th as part « Continue Reading »
A Dubai private school is playing host to a major Indian movie star for a free concert next week. Brits booking flights to Dubai to get away from the Royal Wedding may be glad to learn that Kannada movie star Tejaswini Prakash is due to appear in the Emirati city for a free show. The Indian actress is expected to treat « Continue Reading »
Dubai is set to become the dance capital of the Middle East this weekend with a major annual show taking place. Dancers performing a range of global styles will strut their stuff this weekend at the annual Sharmilas Annual Dance Show, which opens tonight at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre. More than 200 performers of all ages will « Continue Reading »
Shanghai, one of the biggest cities in China, is scheduled to join Emirates’ list of Airbus A380 destinations, when the airline starts its non-stop, three days a week service from Dubai on 27th April 2011. Emirates, the national airline of Dubai, is all set to include Shanghai in its ever-expanding list of Airbus A380 destinations. The carrier will begin its « Continue Reading »
Dubai is playing host to a Gulf-wide film festival for the next six days. Film-loving Brits catching flights to Dubai can expect a range of cinematic treats over the coming week as the UAE city’s annual film festival kicked off today (April 14th). The six-day event showcases a range of contemporary work by experienced and emerging filmmakers from the Arab gulf « Continue Reading »