Middle East Travel
Cultural adventures in the Middle East
For those people, short of time, who are looking to go on an action packed cultural adventure Weekend a La Carte has developed a break that combines all the highlights of Jordan into just seven days, with a fascinating three day extension into the biblical culture of Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
Lufthansa to resume Iraq flights
After a 20-year break, Lufthansa will resume flights to Iraq. On 25 April 2010, Germany’s leading airline will launch services from Frankfurt to the city of Erbil in Northern Iraq.
Le Méridien Al Aqah to launch teen venue
An overwhelming response from guests for a teenagers’ venue led to the development of Teens Club Al Aqah.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi overview
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families.
Escape the winter chill at Atlantis, The Palm
With more cold and wet weather on the way, there has never been a better time to enjoy some guaranteed sunshine for the entire family. Why not escape to the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai this month from £599 per person.
Learn to surf in Bahrain
Wahooo! Waterpark, the Middle East’s first ever temperature controlled, indoor/outdoor waterpark, will begin lessons on March 20 at the Wahooo! Surf School - Middle East’s first training academy which will teach enthusiasts in Bahrain and the region how to ride a wave.
Easter bubbly at Le Meridien Al Aqah
Why not treat yourself to an assortment of extravagant dishes accompanied by lavish bubbly at the international Views restaurant, with an unmissable deal of AED 199 per person for Easter Sunday, celebrated on April 4.
Fairmont Baku rises on the shore of the Caspian Sea
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is to manage a new 347-guest room luxury hotel property in the sparkling coastal city of Baku, Azerbaijan.
Aqua Play makes a splash in Dubai
Children in the UAE now have a brand new place in which to roll up their sleeves and explore the world of water.
Emirati woman prepares for unassisted journey to the North Pole
Ski Dubai, part of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure, played host to Elham Al Qasimi on Thursday March 11 as the 27 year-old Emirati prepares to become the first UAE national to undertake an extraordinary adventure to the Arctic.
Robert Broad Travel launches SyriaHolidays.co.uk
Award-winning Robert Broad Travel has launched a specialist website offering a range of holidays to Syria.
Discover a new way to travel
In February 2010, globetrotting travel writers, Terence Carter and Lara Dunston, embarked on a year-long project in partnership with HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, called Grantourismo. Their aim is to explore more authentic and enriching ways to travel by staying in holiday homes around the world, and thus living like locals.
Learn to fly-fish at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will welcome back world-renowned British angler Martin James as he teaches his acclaimed fly-fishing academy at the resort from April 9 to 18, 2010, with a new course designed to teach children the basics of fly-fishing.
Holidays for travellers who like to see and be seen
Cheapflights.co.uk has dished the dirt on where the stars holiday, pointing travellers toward deals that offer more flash than cash.
Exclusive booking offer at Banyantree.com
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has created an exclusive online offer for bookings made between the 1 – 15th March 2010. Guests staying at any Banyan Tree property for two nights or more between April 1st until the end of June 2010, will be given a complimentary credit note to spend in the resort, worth one night’s accommodation.