United Arab Emirates
Balloon Adventures flies into Abu Dhabi
One of the world’s most experienced hot-air balloon companies has begun operations in Abu Dhabi, offering expeditions over the heart of the emirate’s pristine desert.
Emirates receives delivery of new Airbus A380
Reflecting the airlines robust delivery schedule, Emirates will receive a new aircraft early next week, with a second arriving in late December and the remaining four A380’s due for handover in 2010.
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort supports marine research
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will be hosting and comprehensively supporting the 1st Arabian Seas Whale Shark Research Symposium & Workshop this coming weekend - December 11th and 12th .
Big Bus arrives in Abu Dhabi
Visitors and residents can now get the chance to see Abu Dhabi as never before with the launch of a new open-top sightseeing bus tour.
Savour the flavour of Costa Deliziosa
Join Costa Deliziosa’s inaugural sailing and enjoy a treasured cruise aboard the newest jewel of Costa Cruises’ fleet.
British travellers cash in as Dubai hotel rates plummet
British travellers are making the most of cut price hotel rooms in Dubai according to new figures from Hotels.com.
Banyan Tree launches luxury desert spa resort in the UAE
Banyan Tree Al Wadi is launching on 1 January 2010 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and will be the first luxury desert resort in the UAE to offer an all-pool villa concept.
Holiday home rentals: Cape Town scores while Dubai suffers
Holiday home rentals will continue to grow in popularity in the coming year, according to HomeAway UK. In its “HomeAway Holiday-Rentals Marketplace Report”, released today, the company reveals that 89 percent of travellers surveyed plan to stay in a rental in 2010, a significant increase from the 62 percent who said they had stayed, or plan on staying in a rental in 2009.
Put those unused holiday days to good use by recharging your batteries before the year end
As this year draws to an end there are hundreds of unused holiday days left for workers to take. If you find yourself with a few days annual leave to use up, why not consider a short break to recharge the batteries and combine some winter sun with duty-free shopping.
Emirates shines bright in ‘the land of the rising sun’
Seven years since launching operations to Osaka, Emirates has unveiled plans to launch direct services to Tokyo – Japan’s capital city and one of the world’s foremost economic centres.
Flybe signs new codeshare with Etihad Airways
Flybe has announced a new codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways which will provide air travellers in the UK greater and easier access to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s rapidly expanding network of more than 50 destinations.
The holiday spirit set to invigorate Fujairah’s East Coast
This holiday season, Le Méridien Al Aqah will once again be transformed into lush forest of holiday greenery, hosting unique activities for family and friends throughout the festive month of December.
Kashmiri cuisine on the menu at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Le Méridien Al Aqah’s Indian restaurant, Swaad, will offer a selection of traditional Kashmiri dishes during December, while Taste Thai Restaurant will sizzle with a delicious variety of Sizzling Platters.
Le Méridien Al Aqah launches chic new Italian restaurant
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort has this month launched Sapore, its latest dining outlet, a stylish Italian restaurant which was created at a cost of AED nine million to complement the resort’s existing restaurants.
Le Méridien Al Aqah offers a fun-filled UAE National Day
The grounds of Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will be transformed into a fun fair day on December 2nd, 2009, as the resort commemorates its seventh anniversary and the 38th UAE National Day.