Progress report on The Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah – which was announced back in 2001 – has now become the largest man-made island in…
Another 7 star hotel in Dubai?
Imagine a funnel-shaped, 7-star hotel 300m off Dubai’s coast, accessible only by boat or helicopter, complete with temperature-controlled butterfly…
Next destination for Silverjet: Dubai
The all-business airline Silverjet has chosen Dubai as its next destination, with services from Luton starting in November. …
The Island Resort and Residencies at Grand Cayman
Construction is due to commence early next year on The Island Resort and Residencies, an upscale resort at Spotters…
Oil money heading for Vietnam’s luxury hotel industry?
Middle Eastern companies from Saudia Arabia and UAE are said to be investing in Vietnam’s luxury hotel sector. Saudi’s…
More limos from Gulf Air
Gulf Air, which already offers a free chauffeured limousine service to its first- and business-class passengers in Abu Dhabi…
Luxury travel links of the week
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Helicopter rides in the Canaries from Blue Canarias Cosy…
World Airline Awards 2007
The World Airline Awards are based on the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax and the results are just…
World’s sexiest beaches
Concierge.com, the online home for inspired travel from Conde Nast has posted its picks for the third annual World’s…
Etihad Airways to launch flights to Dublin
Etihad Airways – the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates – will begin non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi…
News from The Palm Jumeirah
There was an interesting article in last month’s Daily Mail about developments at Dubai’s various island projects. Andrew…
Suite of the week: Executive Suite at the Sheraton Bahrain
Suite name: Executive Suite Hotel: Sheraton Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain Size of accommodation: 91 sq ft Cost per night: BD500++…
Theme parks coming to Dubai
Sometimes heralded as the fastest growing city in the world, Dubai will not only soon have the world’s tallest…
Chillout in Dubai
Remember Dubai’s snowdome? Well, it would appear that Dubaians’ love of ice knows no bounds as the city…
The world’s tallest building
Dubai will soon be home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Dubai (which is currently about 480 metres…
Seven New Wonders of the World
The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Great Wall of China, the Incan ruins of Machu…
