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Major new centres float Abu Dhabi's water sport destination ambitions

Major new centres float Abu Dhabi's water sport destination ambitions

Visitors to Abu Dhabi will soon enjoy a far wider choice of world-class water sport facilities than ever, as several leading internationally-accredited sailing centres of excellence come on line.

Historic Ain Al Fayadha Resort gets £6m renovation

One of Abu Dhabi’s longest running hotel properties, Ain Al Fayadha, will re-open its doors next month in Al Ain, the emirate’s heritage heartland, after a three year hiatus, under new management and with a £610 million renovation, as it looks to capitalise on the Oasis City’s growing popularity.

New Polo Suites launch at Desert Palm, Dubai

New Polo Suites launch at Desert Palm, Dubai

New for 2012, Per AQUUM is proud to unveil five new Polo Suites at Desert Palm, bringing the total complement of rooms and villas to 38.

A traditional pearl diving experience

A traditional pearl diving experience

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is launching a traditional Pearl Diving experience.

Award winning Scottish chef Roy Brett attends Gourmet Abu Dhabi

Award winning Scottish chef Roy Brett attends Gourmet Abu Dhabi

Scotland's most noted chef Roy Brett, is heading to Abu Dhabi, with a mission to show why Scottish produce is some of the world's best.

Not so Dire on the Yas ‘Straits’

Having toured the world entertaining thousands of adoring fans Alan Clarke, Jamie Squire and Terence Reis, the three principal members of The Straits are used to life in the fast-lane.

Coldplay start Volvo Ocean Race New Year celebrations in Abu Dhabi

Coldplay start Volvo Ocean Race New Year celebrations in Abu Dhabi

Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate's historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race, the gruelling round-the-world yacht race, regarded as the 'Everest of Sailing'.

Luxury liberated at the opening of the Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai

Luxury liberated at the opening of the Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, marked the official launch of the Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai with a grand opening event held yesterday.

Rejuvenate yourself at ShuiQi Spa & Fitness at Atlantis, The Palm

ShuiQi Spa & Fitness at Atlantis, The Palm, the leading entertainment resort destination in...

Park Hyatt Dubai selects iBAHN for IPTV services

iBAHN, a global leader in IP platform-based systems and broadband technologies for the hospitality industry, announces that it has agreed a contract to deliver IPTV services to Park Hyatt Dubai.

Park Hyatt Hotels in Jeddah and Dubai host ‘Masters of Food’ events

Park Hyatt Hotels in Jeddah and Dubai host ‘Masters of Food’ events

For the first-time ever, two of the Middle East’s top hotels are to host September weekend days of gastronomic excellence, part of the Park Hyatt Masters of Food Tour of the World.

Amazing August offers at Atlantis, The Palm

With summer now in full swing, Atlantis, The Palm is offering an extra special deal for couples to help them make the most of their summer break.

ADTA Volvo Ocean Race Yacht debuts in Italy

ADTA Volvo Ocean Race Yacht debuts in Italy

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) yesterday unveiled its Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team’s state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 racing yacht in Portofino, Northern Italy, as it charts a historic course to contest for top honours in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12.

Fun and freedom on a family holiday in Dubai

Fun and freedom on a family holiday in Dubai

With a family’s-worth of demands to juggle, holidays with your children can often be more of a hassle than a heaven.

Get 'spotted' with the stars at Atlantis, The Palm

Get 'spotted' with the stars at Atlantis, The Palm

Lily Allen stayed at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai while launching her new fashion store opening in the city, Dannii and Kylie Minogue interviewed the X-Factor finalists in the Bridge Suite and legendary artist Usher has partied there. Now it’s your turn to be spotted in Atlantis, with an exciting new online contest launching on 19th May.