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The Palm Jumeirah welcomes first residents

ByPaul Johnson August 8, 2006

The first of Dubai’s long-awaited, three palm-shaped islands is finally about to get its first residents.  The Palm Jumeirah,…

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Oberoi to build luxury hotel in Dubai

ByPaul Johnson July 29, 2006

East India Hotels Ltd. has signed an agreement for a 250-room Oberoi  luxury hotel and 40 service apartments in…

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Muscat’s Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

ByPaul Johnson July 29, 2006

The Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat, Oman,  is set against a dramatic backdrop of rugged…

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A year of island hopping: December

ByPaul Johnson July 22, 2006October 22, 2023

This is post twelove of twelve  and so concludes  our daily look at the best islands in the world…

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O Property Collection

ByTim Glanfield July 16, 2006July 16, 2006

The owners of the Magic Life Group, one of Europe’s most well-loved ‘high end’ travel and property groups have…

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Taycasa Villas, Dalaman, Turkey

ByPaul Johnson July 13, 2006

International Property Specialists Taycasa Villas have dramatically reduced the price of their exclusive Lakeside Villas by 30%. These exceptional…

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Baby strollers provided by Emirates at Dubai International Airport

ByPaul Johnson July 11, 2006

As a parent of two young boys, I suddenly find myself paying more attention with family-related travel matters, and…

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Gallery Residence, Istanbul, Turkey

ByPaul Johnson July 9, 2006

A former textile store has been converted to a luxury boutique hotel in Nisantasi, Istanbul’s hippest district. The all-suites…

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Guggenheim art museum heading for Abu Dhabi

ByPaul Johnson July 9, 2006

The  Guggenheim has this weekend announced plans for a huge Frank Gehry-designed art museum to be located  on a…

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Harrods heading for Dubai?

ByPaul Johnson July 6, 2006July 7, 2006

According to Al Fayed, Dubai could soon be welcoming a Harrods 102 convenience store. These are a new addition…

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Special summer rates at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai

ByPaul Johnson July 6, 2006

The award-winning Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is offering  some great  rates from now until 1st September 2006. Stay in a…

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W Hotels sets sights for Doha, Qatar

ByPaul Johnson July 6, 2006July 6, 2006

W Hotels is heading for the Middle East once more. In addition to the already planned W Dubai Festival…

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Diamond Seat from Etihad Airways

ByPaul Johnson July 4, 2006

The new purpose-built Airbus 340-500 for Etihad Airways  – part of an $8 billion order for the national airline…

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Five-star resort on Saadiyat Island, UAE

ByPaul Johnson July 3, 2006

The premium chain Abu Dhabi National Hotels has announced that it will invest approximately US $190 million in a…

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Jcast from Jumeirah

ByPaul Johnson June 29, 2006

JCast is a new video podcast from the Dubai luxury hotel group Jumeirah, bringing you the latest news and…

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Dubai Summer Surprises 2006

ByPaul Johnson June 19, 2006

Dubai Summer Surprises 2006 is just two days away! Now in its 9th year, the event begins on 21st…

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