Middle East Travel

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Treat your mother to dinner at Le Méridien Al Aqah, with delicious dining options from around the globe.

Al Aqah reef is flourishing
The clear waters off Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort have become home to numerous fish species, after the introduction of 35 man-made reef structures, which were deployed as part of an international project to rehabilitate the world's ocean reef ecosystems and to protect the natural reef systems.
New easyJet holiday packages to Israel, Cyprus and Croatia
easyJet has announced the expansion of its package holiday destinations, allowing travellers to simultaneously match up flights to more than 15,000 hotels across Europe, with savings of up to 50%, by combining flights and hotels.

Amateurs rub shoulders with green giants
Lucky golf fans in Dubai got a taste of life as a professional as they teed off in the same tournament as some of the world’s finest players this week - including the likes of Tom Watson, Lee Westwood and defending champion Rory McIlroy.
Gulf Air honours Bahraini graduates
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has this month honoured several Bahrainis comprising of pilots, engineers and various Gulf Air employees who have graduated from the Tamkeen-sponsored Career Progression Programme (CPP) which looks to develop local talent.
Armani Hotel Dubai launches online booking system
The opportunity to experience the “Stay with Armani” proposition is now a reality. Armani Hotel Dubai has unveiled its online booking system, and bookings can be made in real time at armanihotels.com.

Limitless romance at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Cupid’s arrow is heading east this Valentine’s Day, on target for Le Méridien Al Aqah’s incredible Valentine’s Day package which includes a number of romantic treats priced at AED 1199 per couple.
A-list winter sun breaks in Dubai
For those who fancy holidaying like the stars, but without the celebrity price tag, Netflights is offering three nights at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai from £699 per person.

Poulter to turn on the style in Abu Dhabi
Current golf world number 12, Ian Poulter, is set to turn on the style at this week’s Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
World first at Al Ain Aerobatic Show
Those attending this month’s Al Ain Aerobatic Show in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to watch a never-before-seen triple synchronised inverted parachute drop.
More cash in the pocket for Dubai Shopping Festival
Shopaholics should hot foot it to Dubai for a treasure chest of bargains available during the annual Shopping Festival, which starts on 28 January and runs for one month until 28 February.

Brussels hotel to offer medical packages for Middle East travellers
Mediaway, the medical bridge between Belgium and the Arab World, has teamed up with The Rocco Forte Collection’s Hotel Amigo in Brussels, along with select partners: Etihad Airways, The Edith Cavell Hospital, Dockx Car Rental and Visit Belgium, to offer a new medical package to residents of countries in the Gulf.

Winter sun at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Winter is the ideal time to enjoy the temperate climate in Fujairah, with Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort’s cut-price winter offer starting from AED 599 per room, including a full buffet breakfast at Views Brasserie.

Dubai to host sailing’s prestigious Louis Vuitton Trophy race
Dubai has been unveiled as the Middle East venue selected to host the Louis Vuitton Trophy, a two-week carnival of elite sailing which will put the global spotlight on the UAE.
easyJet announces new holiday packages
easyJet has announced the expansion of its package holiday destinations which allows travellers to simultaneously match up flights to more than 15,000 hotels across Europe, with savings of up to 50%, by combining flights and hotels.