The national carrier of Djibouti has started offering flights to Dubai. The national carrier of Djibouti has started offering flights to Dubai. Djibouti Air, which is owned by the Djibouti government and the UAE’s Lootah Group, will operate six flights to Dubai per week from Djibouti. Gulf News reported that the airline’s chief executive Shabab Attarzadeh has already shown interest in « Continue Reading »
A new water transport system could prove useful to those taking flights to Dubai. A new water transport system could prove useful to those taking flights to Dubai. Shaikh Mohammed, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE, launched Ferry Dubai at the Dubai International Boat Show the latest water transport service offered by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). The « Continue Reading »
Dubai-based Emirates has become the third largest carrier by capacity in the world, according to new figures. Dubai-based Emirates has become the third largest carrier by capacity in the world, according to new figures. Data from schedules provider Innovata, revealed that Emirates is now ahead of US airline United and gaining ground on Delta and American Airlines. It is expected « Continue Reading »
Dubai has seen an increase in visitors during 2010 as the UAE state continues to prove popular with international holidaymakers. Dubai has seen an increase in visitors during 2010 as the UAE state continues to prove popular with international holidaymakers. Figures from the department of tourism and commerce marketing showed that a total of 8.6 million people visited Dubai last « Continue Reading »
Dubai airport sees surge in traffic There was a ten per cent rise in passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport during January, according to new figures. Data shows that the first month of 2011 saw 4.25 million people travelling via the airport and there was also a 3.9 per cent increase in the level of international freight handled by the « Continue Reading »
England International Michael Owen has praised Dubai for its clean and welcoming environment. England International Michael Owen has praised Dubai for its clean and welcoming environment. Writing in the Daily Mail, the Manchester United striker explained that his family prefer to explore a city or country rather than stick to a break in a luxury hotel or resort and he « Continue Reading »
Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai is now open to passenger traffic and could increase options for those taking flights to Dubai. Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai is now open to passenger traffic and could increase options for those taking flights to Dubai. Potentially the world’s largest airport was initially opened to cargo traffic last year but « Continue Reading »