Category: United Arab Emirates

The 10 most romantic restaurants in the world

The 10 most romantic restaurants in the world

By on May 17, 2011 in Asia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Looking for somewhere really special to take your partner out for dinner? Tripadvisor have announced their 10 most romantic restaurants and for once there’s a good geographic spread with not one country represented more than once. Here’s the list they came up with, but please tell us your favourites that didn’t make the list but […]

5 of the most luxurious hotels in the world

5 of the most luxurious hotels in the world

By on Feb 17, 2011 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Florida, France, Germany, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, North America, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

For some, the ‘perfect holiday’ involves relaxing and getting away from the stresses of modern life. For those people, staying in a luxury hotel is a great way of achieving this. Whilst this certainly isn’t a cheap holiday option, it is one of the best. If you are planning a trip to a luxury hotel […]

The new Sheraton Sharjah Hotel & Resort, UAE

By on Feb 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Sharjah, a business and leisure travel destination designated as an Arab Capital of Culture. The new Sheraton Sharjah will open beginning of 2013, and is part of the company’s commitment to growth in the Middle […]

The world's most expensively dressed Christmas tree

The world’s most expensively dressed Christmas tree

By on Dec 16, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

Each year Emirates Palace dazzles its guests and visitors and this fifth year anniversary for Emirates Palace ends on an exceptional high as the only address to celebrate in unique world record breaking style. Aiming for its second published Guinness World Record. Emirates Palace invites you to marvel at the world’s most expensively dressed Christmas tree, […]

Abu Dhabi to become an international cruise hub?

By on Oct 28, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become an international cruise hub has received a significant boost following the signing of a landmark co-operation agreement between Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and MSC Cruises that will see the world’s fastest growing cruise operators deploy one of its top vessels to the UAE capital on a homeport basis from […]

Dazzling Dubai deal with Royal Caribbean

Dazzling Dubai deal with Royal Caribbean

By on Oct 03, 2010 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Join Royal Caribbean International‘s Brilliance of the Seas next year on an eight-night Dubai fly/cruise from just £919.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).  Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers and a seven-night cruise departing Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and calling at Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), Abu […]

World's first gold vending machine

World’s first gold vending machine

By on May 19, 2010 in Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates

The world’s first gold vending machine is now enticing tourists in Abu  Dhabi where the Gold to go has found a home in the uber-luxurious setting  of Emirates Palace – one of the world’s most opulent hotels. Gold to go  dispenses ten specially-designed 24 carat gold bars in various  designs, such as the Kangaroo, Maple […]

Armani Hotel Dubai now open

Armani Hotel Dubai now open

By on May 17, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates

The world’s first Armani Hotel, designed by fashion guru Giorgio Armani, is now open for business in Dubai after various delays to the project. The 160 room hotel, which oozes style, is located in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. Although this is Dubai’s newest five star hotel, the Armani Hotel will soon have […]

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

By on Apr 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Egypt, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe –  has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Golf, Spa & Villa Resort […]

Great Hotels Organisation welcomes new members

By on Mar 11, 2010 in Accommodation, Germany, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Great Hotels Organisation is welcoming a number of new members into its alliances (Great Hotels of the World, Special Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels).  Here’s a summary: Great Hotels of the World Eurostars Madrid Tower, Madrid, Spain Located in Madrid’s business district, the five-star Eurostars Madrid Tower offers 475 modern and luxurious rooms […]

New destination management company from Etihad Airways

New destination management company from Etihad Airways

By on Mar 09, 2010 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is expanding the range of services it offers business and leisure travellers with the launch of a new destination management company – Hala Abu Dhabi. The new company will be  based in the nation’s capital but offer travel products, services and activities throughout all seven […]

Victoria Beckham offered £25 million to design hotel?

Victoria Beckham offered £25 million to design hotel?

By on Feb 05, 2010 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Media speculation claims that Victoria Beckham has been offered a cool £25 million to design rooms and staff uniforms for a luxury Dubai hotel. Isla Moda has reportedly already recruited the services of Chanel’s head designer Karl Lagerfield and it’s claimed that Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has personally approached the former Spice Girl about […]

The view from the very, very top of the Burj Dubai

By on Nov 17, 2009 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos

This amateur video footage is taken from the very top of the Burj Dubai‘s spire and gives an interesting perspective over the surrounding area. Even some skyscrapers look miniscule in comparison.

Multiple openings for aloft in October

Multiple openings for aloft in October

By on Oct 03, 2009 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, China, Hotels, Illinois, Middle East, New Jersey, North America, North Carolina, United Arab Emirates, USA

aloft is gaining momentum this month with plans to open one hotel each week in North America – double the pace of previous months. The surge in aloft openings is helping move Starwood Hotels & Resorts closer to its goal of opening its 1,000th hotel or resort worldwide. Offering high style at a steal, aloft […]

First Fairmont hotel to open in Abu Dhabi

First Fairmont hotel to open in Abu Dhabi

By on Sep 08, 2009 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

The first Fairmont hotel in Abu Dhabi is due to open at the beginning of next month, adding to the capital’s portfolio of luxury hotels.  The 369-room Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel, in the “between the bridges” area, will include the first Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill outside the UK, and a Frankie’s Italian […]

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island to open soon

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island to open soon

By on Aug 25, 2009 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

The iconic Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island will open its doors shortly. The 428-room contemporary hotel is located along the new Links Championship Golf Course and is within five minutes walking distance of the latest Formula 1 Yas Marina Circuit. This latest addition to IHG’s Crowne Plaza estate is situated on one of the […]