Travel guide
Dubai Shopping Festival increasingly up-market
Jan 9th
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Gulf visitors to Dubai Shopping Festival are increasingly-affluent and in search of a compelling combination of high-end experiences that differentiate one premier destination from another, says a global destination promotion expert. More >
Dubai hotel sector benefits from unrest in region
Aug 8th
Dubai hotels have witnessed a surge in visitors in the wake of unrest that has swept the region.
The latest data from accountancy firm Ernst and Young has revealed that Dubai hotels recorded the highest revenue per room (RevPAR) — an industry benchmark — in the Middle East in June 2011 over the same period last year.
Drinking and smoking in Dubai
Apr 11th
Business travel in the small desert city of Dubai can be thirsty work.
In a town known for its high-stakes fortunes and opulent real estate, the drinks may flow after hours, but “it’s more about the sheesha that goes with the drinks, than any one cocktail itself,” explains resident Cindy Hammel, a professional copywriter. More >
