- Visitors can pledge to live a more sustainable life- A unique and immersive carbon neutral festive tree installation- Supporting the UAE as it rides the crest of a global sustainability wave The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a unique festive installation that looks firmly to the future. Running from now until 25 December, Mall of the Emirates will curate a world of joy and adventure for families, shoppers, and mall visitors to immerse themselves in. Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation that sends a powerful message to the world The centrepiece of the mall's festive spectacle this year is a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation tha...
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The first world fair to be held in the Middle East, Expo 2020 Dubai, opened on Thursday with a lavish ceremony of fireworks, music and messaging about the power of global collaboration for a more sustainable future. Stars headlining the opening ceremony, which was projected in public spaces around the UAE, included Italian tenor singer Andrea Bocelli, British singer Ellie Goulding, Chinese pianist Lang Lang and Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu. People attend the opening ceremony of the Dubai Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 30, 2021. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana Dubai, the region's tourism, trade and business hub, is hoping to boost its economy by attracting 25 million business and tourist visits to the world fair which has been built from scratch on 4.3 sq km (1.7 sq mile) ...
Read MoreThe countdown is officially on in just four weeks, Ain Dubai the world's largest and tallest observation wheel will take its first customers when it opens to the world on 21st October. Tickets for the 'must-visit' venue for views, sunsets, entertainment and celebrations are already on sale. Ain Dubai re-imagines the traditional observation wheel experience, translating it into a world-class entertainment hot spot that delivers bespoke experiences suited to all types of celebratory occasions for people of all ages to enjoy. Ain Dubai is the world's largest and tallest observation wheel, standing at over 250 metres. The record-breaking monument offers unrivalled and unforgettable social and celebratory experiences as well as 360-degree views of Dubai in premium comfort all at hear...
Read MoreRiya Group is a leading travel company that shaped and transformed the Indian travel industry away from the limelight. It is an acclaimed name with suppliers and vendors of the travel and tourism industry. One of the highest authorities in the UAE government, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has personally presented to GMJ Thampy, CMD of Riya Group, the prestigious UAE Golden Visa for 10 years. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah The Golden Visa is an honour for GMJ Thampy as it is exclusively only presented to eminent entrepreneurs & personalities. UAE offers a single entry visa for limited days – 30 and 90 days, but with the Golden Visa, the esteemed individual is allo...
Read MoreThe United Arab Emirates said it will resume issuing tourist visas to vaccinated travellers from Aug. 30, the state news agency (WAM) reported on Saturday. The decision also covered people coming in from countries from which the UAE had previously barred entry, WAM reported. In those cases, visitors would have to take a COVID-19 test on arrival, it added. FILE PHOTO: Passengers keep distance in a line at Dubai International Airport, as Emirates airline resumed limited outbound passenger flights amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dubai, UAE. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah The move comes amid a drop in coronavirus infections in the oil-rich Gulf country, after it reported less than 1,000 cases per day last week for the first time in months, and a month before Dubai ...
Read MoreQasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is launching an even greener foundation with a host of new sustainability initiatives that build upon a broad platform of existing energy and carbon-saving practices, staying strong to its sustainable luxury ethos. The resort will completely phase out plastic water bottles by the end of April 2021, replacing them with biodegradable bottles. The sustainable material is made from corn, where lactic acid is extracted and converted into 100% plant resin, which biodegrades in 80 days. Recycled in bio-degradable bins, it either goes to composting or is reused to make new plant resin bottles. The property went 100% plastic straw-free back in 2018. Renewable energy has also been implemented across the property, with solar panels harnessing the pow...
Read MoreAdventurers, bliss seekers and discerning travellers will delight in the news that spectacular stays on the UAE’s largest natural island are once again a reality as Anantara announces the reopening of its Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts from 1 February 2021. Lush landscapes, archaeological marvels and exotic wildlife await just 25 minutes from the mainland, and three unique resorts welcome guests with signature hospitality for unforgettable journeys. Aerial view of Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts combine pristine beach retreats with natural wonders, world-class service and opulent accommodation, alluring the perfect balance of off-grid island getaway, five-star luxury and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Noted by Venetian explorers as earl...
Read MoreA second wave of coronavirus infections threatens to upend a tourism boom in Dubai that provided salve to its battered economy, although with so few places open globally its hospitality sector hopes tourists will keep coming. Dubai, one of the few destinations open to international travellers since July, has yet to impose the toughest restrictions after record daily infections in the UAE, in the hope that vaccinations will spare a repeat of last year’s lockdown. People are seen at the Cove beach Caesars Palace, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 31, 2021. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana But after a rush of visitors during December, hotel chain RIU saw a “significant slowdown” in January bookings in Dubai after some countries tightene...
Read MoreAvani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, offering an enviable blend of stylish beach city living and contemporary comfort in one of Dubai’s most sought-after areas. The soaring, 48-storey property boasts an unbeatable location overlooking the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Positioned between the vibrant communities of Dubai Media City, The Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, the city’s world-famous shopping malls, dining, entertainment and beach destinations surround Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, offering every kind of activity imaginable for both residents and visitors to enjoy whilst staying in the Middle East’s most effervescent, directional and cosmopolitan city. With distinct interior design and contemporary comfort, A...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with Emirates and Etihad Airways, the two flag carriers of the UAE to become the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates and Etihad Airways passengers to create a ‘digital passport’ to verify their pre-travel test or vaccination meets the requirements of the destination. They will also be able to share the test and vaccination certificates with authorities and airlines to facilitate travel. The new app will also enable travellers to manage all travel documentation digitally and seamlessly throughout the travel experie...
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