Travel in city Dubai

Sheikh Rashid bin Saud witnessed the partnership signing between Umm Al Quwain Properties and Sobha Realty for a luxury project on Al Siniya Island, aiming for sustainable development and luxury living.

The proposed $3.9 billion Wynn Al Marjan has caused a development frenzy in Ras Al Khaimah, the once-quiet man-made island– located about 70 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport. Just about every major hotel operator has a project underway, and as Bloomberg reported last month, developers have snapped up every available plot. 

Inaugurated in 2018, iGA Istanbul Airport has quickly become one of the world’s busiest, recording more than 76 million passenger arrivals in 2023.

Aside from the Refugee Team, the Palestinian squad will be the only one at the Paris 2024 Olympics with the majority of its athletes living outside their home country.

An airline in India, IndiGo Airlines, now allows female travelers to see the gender of the passenger sitting next to them in an effort to make women more comfortable. 

My husband and I recently traveled to Dubai with our two kids and his mother on our first international trip together as a family.

Jul 18, 2024 • 6 min read

One of the most powerful real estate developers in the Gulf is partnering with the Indonesian government to boost its tourism sector.

The UAE-born Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has posted combined room revenues of $1.3 billion for the first six months of this year, 18% more than in the first half of 2023.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel appoints Chandra Swamy as Executive Chef, bringing over 28 years of global culinary experience to enhance guest dining.

Emirates opens its first regional lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, reflecting its commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing passenger experience.

Avan Merugumala, Operations Manager at Dubai-based Aviation Services Management (ASM), highlights the crucial role of comprehensive crisis management protocols in the aviation industry. In the high-stakes environment of commercial and private aviation, the ability to react swiftly and coordinate effectively during emergencies can indeed be a matter of life and death.

South Korea has announced the K-pop girl group NewJeans as its tourism ambassador.

Corporate travel, flying taxis, and hotel tech.

Emirates flies almost a million passengers every week, making it one of the world’s largest international airlines. As part of this, its Skywards program aims to boost loyalty to the brand, converting first-time customers into Emirates devotees. 

Earlier this month, the third edition of Dubai’s Michelin Guide was announced, a lavish, government-sponsored affair constructed to show the world Dubai means business when it comes to food. It was held at the One&Only One Za’abeel — a government-owned five-star hotel.

Southwest Airlines and startup Archer Aviation have signed an agreement to operate air taxi flights at California airports. 

Private Luxury Events launches Ultra, an exclusive luxury travel event at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, offering unparalleled networking and market access to top industry professionals.

Michelin revealed the third edition of its annual MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 during a prestigious ceremony yesterday evening at the recently opened One&Only Za’abeel. Among the highlights was Row on 45 becoming the fourth restaurant in Dubai to receive two MICHELIN Stars.

Dubai-based Lokalee, an AI-powered content platform for hotels and holiday homes, has entered a partnership with Viator, the world’s largest travel experiences marketplace. The partnership will enable Lokalee’s hotel and holiday home customers to offer their guests access to Viator’s extensive catalogue of global tours, activities, and excursions.

We are excited to announce the third annual Skift Global Forum East, returning to the dynamic city of Dubai on November 19-20. Following the tremendous success of the previous Forums, this event will gather top CEOs and innovative leaders in the travel industry from the Middle East and around the globe.