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Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:15:03 +0000

3,800 public volunteers participate in a full simulation of operations
Final simulation of live operation focuses on all aspects of the customer experience

Dubai Airports has successfully concluded the operational testing of Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with the third and final operational simulation.

The successful …
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The Marine Mammal Team welcomes the birth of first offspring at Dolphin Bay

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:09:46 +0000

The first offspring from the Atlantis family of dolphins was born at Dolphin Bay, the new dolphin encounter and education center at Atlantis, The Palm resort in Dubai. The calf was born to Butters on the evening of 23 August 2008 at 19:20 in …
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Roya International Suites voted Best Suites in the World

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34:58 +0000

The Elite Traveler magazine’s seventh annual “101 Best Suites in the World” issue voted three of Roya International project managed suites within of the top 101 hotel suites of the year.

The Presidential suite at the Shangri-la Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, the Monarch suite at the Monarch Hotel, Dubai and the Jabreen suite …
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The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai opens its doors

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34:42 +0000

The newest hotel in Dubai has opened its doors to guests today with The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, developed by Emaar Hospitality Group, bringing to the city a new luxury hotel experience defined by a spectacular location advantage, tangible guest benefits and superior service standards.

At an imposing 306 meters in height, the 63-storey hotel …
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EXPERIENCE ITALY IN DUBAI

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34:29 +0000

Hyatt Regency Dubai welcomes Chef Antonio Cannavacciuolo from the Michelin two-star Italian Ristorante Hotel Villa Crespi

This autumn, Hyatt Regency Dubai will team up with Lufthansa to bring the chef of the renowned Michelin two-star Italian Ristorante Hotel Villa Crespi to Dubai. Between 3 and 7 November, Chef Antonio Cannavacciuolo will …
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Sport Cities International

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:53:06 +0000

Sport Cities International LLC (SCI) is a subsidiary of Bukhatir Group one of the largest conglomerates in the Gulf region with revenues in excess of USD 1 billion. SCI is a real estate development company created to lend strategic support to SCI project companies around the world, with significant experience in master planning, marketing, and selling mixed-use projects.

SCI was created to implement a global sporting concept through collaboration with governments and leading sports partners and brands to convert green fields into sporting lifestyle communities.

SCI brings together a leading network of partners to align stakeholder objectives through common goals of value addition to community living, generation of employment opportunities, and wealth creation.

SCI is currently implementing its Sports City concept in Tunis, Tunisia and Lahore, Pakistan, while the company is in negotiations for Sports City developments in others countries such as Sri Lanka, South Africa, Morocco, Iran, India, Vietnam, UAE. The total acreage under development and negotiation is in excess of 14,000 acres (6,000 hectares).

Added: September 23, 2008

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The Monarch Dubai

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:52:37 +0000

The Monarch Dubai has been included in this year’’s prestigious list of 101 Most Exquisite Hotel Suites & Villas by the well established and influential luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, Elite Traveller.

The annual listing highlights the 101 top hotel suites and villas worldwide, as determined by Elite Traveller’s editors, a …
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Great Sightseeing in Dubai

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:02:37 +0000

Dubai is a remarkable holiday destination and offers a variety of sightseeing opportunities. Dubai has Islamic traditions however Dubai also offer a way of life that is similar to other cosmopolitan cities around the world.

A great place to start of your Dubai sightseeing rounds is a visit to the famous Jumeirah Mosque. This Dubai Mosque is widely regarded as the premier example of modern Islamic architecture and the way it has integrated into society.

The Jumeirah Mosque is very recognizable due to its two remarkable minarets. The Jumeirah Mosque also has an exquisite dome which is extensively photographed by the many tourists that visit the famous Dubai Mosque each year.

The Sheikh Saeed’s House is another must on any Dubai sightseeing schedule. The Sheikh Saeed’s House is located near the shoreline of Dubai.

This Dubai landmark was constructed so that the Sheikh who rules this Emirate at the time would be able to have a better view of all shipping and trading that occurred in the area.

Sheikh Saeed’s House is a remarkable building which offers one of the finest examples of local Dubai architecture.

Bastakiya is one of the oldest quarters of Dubai. It is extremely interesting for tourists as Bastakiya offers tourists to experience and witness how Dubai was in past times. No modern shopping malls and large office buildings can be found in this region of Dubai which gives this section of Dubai a sense of authenticity.

The Al Fahidi Fort is located within the Bastakiya area of Dubai and this fort offers the largest selection of typical Dubai courtyard homes that have windtowers.

These special Dubai windtowers acted as a type of Air-Conditioning as the cold breeze went into the wind towers and the breeze was directed into the rooms of these Dubai houses.

The Dubai Museum is a great place to visit and should really be visited by every tourists visiting Dubai. The Dubai Museum is one of Dubai’s tallest buildings and is in fact located within the Al Fahidi Fort.

The Dubai Museum was originally built as a palace for the local rulers at the end of the 18th century. The beautifully designed building has since served many purposes as it has also serves as a jail and an army base.

Visitors can witness scenes from a variety of historic events as well as impressions of everyday life in Dubai which includes the Dubai Mosques, pearl diving and the variety of architectural styles which one can encounter in Dubai.

Air Arabia to start Kiev flights on October 15

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:38:10 +0000

Carrier grows list of European destinations

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that from October 15, 2008, it will fly to the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, from its primary hub in Sharjah, UAE. The launch of this new destination reflects Air Arabia’s growing …
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Dubai Asmaran Bawadi

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:36:26 +0000

Emaar Bawadi, the joint venture between Emaar Properties and Bawadi, a member of Tatweer Group, has announced the mixed-use components of its first project, Asmaran. The 70 million square foot project will be a part of Bawadi, located within Dubailand, and close to Dubais landmarks and easily accessible from the Emirates Road and Dubai Bypass. Emaar and Bawadi will have equal equity participation on Asmaran.

Author: kotajotun
Added: September 21, 2008