Middle East Travel

Lee Westwood sets course for Abu Dhabi success
The world's number one golfer, England's Lee Westwood, sets course for major success at this week's new-look Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, as he takes on the event's strongest-ever line-up.

It's raining keys in the United Arab Emirates
More than 20,000 people in the UAE have the opportunity to take ownership of a gold key to the Gate in Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel's six million dirham, four-month promotion, ‘Unlock the Gate’.
Big savings on luxury Dubai holidays with Thomson Tailormade
Thomson Tailormade is offering up to 51 per cent savings on stays at three luxury 5 star hotels in Dubai: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah Al Qasr, including free half-board.
easyJet launches new low fare route to Jordan
easyJet has announced it will be flying to Jordan from 27 March 2011 with a return trip starting from as little as £106 (including taxes).

AC Milan say goodbye to Dubai
The AC Milan team left Dubai earlier this week after spreading their football magic throughout the UAE.

Emirates launches second A380 to Jeddah
Emirates has expanded its existing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this month with the launch of additional daily A380 service to Jeddah, which has proven to be popular with both business and leisure travellers.

Enjoy New Year’s Eve at Atlantis, The Palm
This year why not ring in the New Year in a warmer setting like Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai? Offering guaranteed sunshine, four celebrity chef restaurants under one roof, the largest waterpark in the Middle East and much more, Atlantis has something to offer all guests, whether you’re looking for a beach party scene or a more relaxing alternative.

Enjoy the holiday spirit at Playnation this December
Playnation at Mirdif City Centre offers more to play this season with fun-filled festive activities for all the family to enjoy the spirit of this special holiday.

Record breaking celebrations at Emirates Palace
Each year Emirates Palace dazzles its guests and visitors and this Fifth Year Anniversary for Emirates Palace ends on an exceptional high as the only address to celebrate the festive season in unique world record breaking style.

Santa Claus arrives in Dubai
Welcomed by crowds of excited children and their families, Santa and Mrs Claus arrived this week in great fanfare at Mall of the Emirates, their ‘home away from home’ to celebrate the onset of the festive season.
Omanta Scuba - Oman's first dive academy
Dive the tropical waters of the Arabian Sea with Oman's newest Dive Academy, Omanta Scuba.
Dubai’s Magic Planet celebrates 15th birthday
Enthralling families and children for over a decade, Magic Planet reaffirmed its position as the UAE’s leading indoor entertainment destination and celebrated its milestone 15th birthday by hosting ‘Funday Sunday’ for special needs children.

Art Dubai announces participating galleries
Art Dubai has announced that its fifth edition, held from 16 to 19 March 2011, will feature displays by more than 75 renowned and upcoming galleries.

Spotlight on Dubai: Beaches, sunshine, city & culture
It’s known by many as a world class destination of year round sunshine and luxury hospitality, but Dubai also has a wealth of exciting activities to offer and is fast establishing itself as a place that caters for a variety of different tastes.

Ski Dubai counts down to five year milestone
Five years on from the attraction’s landmark opening in November 2005, Ski Dubai has made a name for itself as a truly unique property in the Middle East as the world’s first mountain-themed, all-inclusive indoor ski resort in the desert and maintaining the title of one of Dubai’s world famous icons.