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Atlantis Palm Jumeirah officially opens – the most lavish opening ceremony ever?

ByPaul Johnson November 21, 2008

If you were in Dubai last night, you would be hard pressed to believe there was a global financial…

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Dubai or Abu Dhabi… which gets your vote?

ByPaul Johnson October 7, 2008

Destinations in the Middle East and more specifically, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have become the playground for the rich,…

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Lavish party for the opening of the Atlantis Hotel at Palm Jumeirah

ByPaul Johnson September 17, 2008September 12, 2008

In what is probably the most expensive party to ever be staged, with an estimated cost of $35 million,…

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The world’s 2nd 7-star hotel?

ByPaul Johnson September 9, 2008September 9, 2008

From eviewweek.com: World’s 2nd 7-star hotel will be in China A management agreement to build China’s first seven-star hotel…

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Special offers on hotels in Dubai during Ramadan

ByPaul Johnson August 22, 2008August 15, 2008

Emirates‘ passengers travelling to Dubai during the religious month of Ramadan can enjoy two nights accommodation from as little…

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Junsui, Burj Al Arab

ByPaul Johnson August 15, 2008August 15, 2008

At the back end of last year the Burj Al Arab launched Junsui– a modern buffet restaurant offering authentic…

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Emirates has 58 new ultra-luxury jets

ByPaul Johnson August 5, 2008

This week Emirates has been showing off the luxury trappings that come with its extravagantly-customised Airbus A380s. The superjet…

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Pangkor Laut Luxury Resort & Residence

ByPaul Johnson July 24, 2008July 20, 2008

Ideally located in the heart of The World: Pangkor Laut Luxury Resort & Residence.

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Dubai just doesn’t stop

ByPaul Johnson July 15, 2008

Just when you thought that the Dubai hotel market might be totally saturated, along comes another big name. St….

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One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

ByPaul Johnson April 15, 2008

The timeless splendour of Arabia and hospitality on a regal scale are captured at One&Only Royal Mirage, comprising three…

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Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai

ByPaul Johnson April 5, 2008

With a unique sense of Arabian heritage, Dar Al Masyaf has been exquisitely designed to reflect an ancient citadel….

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Luxurious and ornate: Madinat Jumeirah

ByPaul Johnson March 26, 2008

Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort of Dubai, is a magnificent tribute to Dubai’s heritage styled to resemble an…

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Pamper at the Park in Dubai

ByPaul Johnson March 20, 2008

One of the newer members of the Park Hyatt brand, the Park Hyatt Dubai is a hidden treasure at…

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Landmark Suites in Dubai

ByPaul Johnson March 14, 2008

A  new deluxe serviced hotel apartment, the Landmark Suites, has opened in Nasser Square, Dubai. It’s the The Landmark…

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7 star hotel ratings are now official? Nonsense!

ByPaul Johnson March 12, 2008March 12, 2008

Self-accredited hotel classifications are a bugbear of mine.   I think they only serve to deceive the public who…

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Silverjet continuing to soar?

ByPaul Johnson March 7, 2008

Some have questioned whether the likes of Silverjet can survive in the aftermath of MaxJet’s bankruptcy, yet the business…

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