Dubai Airport Hosted Nearly 87 Million Travelers Last Year

United Airlines passengers will have new and expanded nonstop options starting this year as the carrier beefs up its already gigantic international network.

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), the region’s most influential hospitality and tourism investment event - now transformed and titled ‘FHS World’ and double in size - returns to Dubai this September.

I’ll be honest: I’m not good at sitting with silence. According to my Spotify Wrapped, I amassed an impressive (worrying?) 75,000 minutes of music this year. That’s not including the podcasts I brush my teeth to or the audiobooks I regularly fall asleep to.

British Airways unveiled a host of new initiatives at a media event in London on Monday, as part of a $9 billion "transformation."

Outbound travel from China to the Middle East reached pre-pandemic levels during the Chinese New Year period, according to data firm ForwardKeys.

The new partnership will redefine the Emirates Skywards and Visa co-brand card experience by enhancing card benefits and Miles earning opportunities.

Τhe return of outbound travel in Asia with a year-on-year increase of more than 140 per cent was the growth driver in 2023.

Luxury prices around the world increased by an average of 3.1% in 2023, with Manila (26%) leading the rankings and Dubai (15.9%*) in the second spot.

An integral part of Banyan Group, Paul will now take charge of the iconic resort to steer it towards a new chapter of success and growth.

Somebody Feed Phil premieres its 7th season March 1 on Netflix. Inimitable host Phil Rosenthal—whose heartfelt humor feels like a warm hug—dishes up delectable foods and destination finds. He chats and chews with chefs, restaurateurs, guides, travel experts, colorful characters, famous friends, prominent movers and exuberant shakers. And he shares with viewers uplifting insights intended to encourage kindness. This enlightening, enthusiastic series spotlights eight new episodes: Dubai, Mumbai, Kyoto, Taipei, Washington D.C., Orlando (with a twist), Scotland and Iceland. Each location’s bounty is ladled with tips and takeaways. Gorgeous sights, sounds, smiles and nourishing ventures abound. Cheers to the camera operators and editors who seamlessly weave narratives and vibrant visuals. Rosenthal’s brother, Richard, is the showrunner and executive producer, as well as his behind-the-cameras sidekick. I won’t reveal the season’s sweetest surprises, which are many—so that you can look forward to savoring unexpected morsels and moments. Here, appetizers to whet your interest.

Dubai’s booming restaurant sector has its own 50-minute episode in a Netflix show out Friday: The seventh season of ‘Somebody Feed Phil,’ a travel show where Philip Rosenthal (creator of the sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’) tours restaurants across major global cities.

After years of low-budget traveling, my fiancé and I decided to use airline points and flew in Emirates first class from the Maldives to Dubai.