Dubai Hotel Travel

Madinat Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai – where guests are welcomed to sun-drenched solace, are rooms and suites arranged in the style of exquisite Arabian summer courtyard houses at Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort – Dubai. Representing the premium accommodation within a Resort of magnificent qualities and nestled within the waterways and gardens – Dar Al Masyaf are havens of seclusion interwoven with splendid irregularity into the world’s most inspired destination.

Literally translated, Dar Al Masyaf means summer houses. Authentically recreated, they are designed to provide sun-drenched spaciousness in the style of elegant residential retreats. (more…)

Madinat Jumeirah Al Qasr Hotel – Elevated as if to emphasise its splendour, Al Qasr is the ‘palace’ at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort – Dubai. Approached via a ceremonial causeway, this majestic mansion style hotel rises up to form the jewel in the crown of the world’s most sublime Resort and authentic recreation of ‘old Arabia’.

Surrounded by water, Al Qasr forms a virtual island looking down upon a multitude of fascinating aspects: ancient windtowers, pools, meandering waterways and the superb two kilometre wide private beach. (more…)

Lotus Boutique Hotel, was previously known as Golden Tulip Aeroplane – Surrounded by breathtaking beauty that the City of Gold represents, Lotus Boutique Hotel offers modern comfort, convenience and facilities of the highest standards.

A captivating journey into the Middle East will be wrapped up for you by the Lotus Boutique Hotel like a gift bound to last a lifetime.

The hotel is very close to the premier shopping centers, the must visit Deira Gold Souk and various places of interest of the highly cosmopolitan Dubai.

Located in Burj Nahar, Deira, Dubai, the hotel hugs the central activities that is uniquely Arabian.

Step out and discover the grandeur that is Dubai and the beauty of Middle East hospitality defined exactly as it is at the Lotus Boutique Hotel. (more…)

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai – Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and the golden sands of the famed Jumeira strip, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is a gateway to the natural splendour of Dubai. Guests immerse themselves in the beauty of the exotic Arabian Gulf, as they kayak through the waves, sail across blue waters, and windsurf against cool breezes.

The hotel features indoor and outdoor meeting facilities that can accommodate as many as 1,500 guests, the Caracalla Spa, and a fitness centre.

Just a short distance away from the famous Emirates Golf Club and the exquisite shopping of the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai’s best sites await. (more…)

Thales, a world leader in mission-critical information systems for the Aerospace, Defence and Security markets, has been awarded the contract to fit out Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new air traffic control centre tower (ATCC).

With the construction of the tower already underway and due for completion in 2009, Thales are expected to start integrating the systems and command centre over the coming year.

The Thales systems will integrate the most advanced ATM automation features needed for world leading air traffic control as well as airport ground control systems and aeronautical information systems (AIS) and messages switching (AFTN/AMHS). (more…)

Hertz UAE has opened a new branch at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3). The Hertz T3 branch opened its doors for business this week to coincide with the soft opening of the airport’s new terminal and to meet the demand of the increasing number of visitors arriving in Dubai each year.

The branch will be staffed by four people 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist customers with car rental and off-hire needs at the busy Terminal 3, which is expected to handle 43 million passengers.

The Hertz T3 location follows the opening of the Hertz Radisson SAS Dubai Marina branch last month and the Dubai Festival City branch in June.

As part of Hertz’s ongoing expansion plans, the company is also investing heavily in two mega-sites at Dubai Investment Park and Mussafah in Abu Dhabi, with parking for 500 vehicles and full servicing facilities, in addition to plans to introduce a branch in Al Ain.

The latest branch opening at T3 means that Hertz UAE, part of the Al-Futtaim Group of companies, now has 15 locations across the UAE, including branches in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Hertz is also expanding its fleet of vehicles, which is expected to grow to 8,500 vehicles in 2008. Several new 2009 models will be announced later this year including the Honda Pilot and the Honda Jazz.

Emirates opened the doors of its swanky new home, Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport, on Tuesday.

From today, Wednesday, 15th October, all the flights to and from the GCC and the Americas – 40 flights a day, around 15% of the airline’s total services – will depart from and arrive at Emirates Terminal 3. The second phase, to be launched shortly, will include flights to the rest of the Middle East and Africa, increasing operations to 99 flights every day, 37% of all flights.

Flights to Europe will take-off in the third phase, escalating operations to 168 daily flights or 60% of all Emirates’ services.

The fourth and final phase will include flights to the Indian Subcontinent, East Asia and Australasia and bring the total to 269 flights every day.

Customers are advised to check their departure terminal before setting off for Dubai International Airport to help avoid any unnecessary delays to their journey.

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina – Overlooking the crashing cerulean waves of the Arabian Sea, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a jewel set in the modern, vibrant, and cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Located opposite the world-famous Emirates Golf Club and Montgomery Golf Course, the hotel is a boutique-styled luxury resort with 211 guest rooms.

The splendid natural surroundings and the rich cultural attractions that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have to offer, including the Dubai Museum, Gold and Spice Souks, international water sport venues, and other celebrated sites, are just minutes away from the hotel.

The hotel features meeting facilities and banqueting rooms, including unparalleled outdoor facilities for up to 5,000 guests; eight restaurants and bars, including some of the most popular outlets in Jumeirah and Dubai; five outdoor pools, and easy access to a range of activities such as water skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The hotel’s Penguin Club provides activities and services for children.

Situated just 35 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this five-star resort is set on 1,200 meters of the Jumeirah coastline, lining Dubai’s largest private white sand beach and glittering, 238-berth world-class marina. (more…)

Air Miles, a multi-participant loyalty programme, is sponsoring the Elite Sporting Academy – Dubai to provide aspiring young athletes the opportunity to pursue their dream of achieving sporting success.

Air Miles will fully sponsor the Academy that will provide places to 240 aspiring sporting heroes and will be based at the Repton School at Nad Al Sheda. World renowned coaches and sporting stars have been employed to ensure the selected athletes are given all the tools, both on and off the pitch to create a path into professionalism.

Apollo Perelini, a rugby league and union legend who is currently part of the coaching team at the renowned St Helens Rugby League Club in England, will be relocating to Dubai in order to head the Academy’s coaching department. Everton and Australian football star, Tim Cahill, is another of the high profile sporting figures fully involved in the set up and running of the Academy in Dubai. (more…)

Nakheel is building yet another extremely impressive building in Dubai, the Nakheel Harbour & Tower. At the core of the Nakheel Harbour & Tower development is a tower more than a kilometre high and an inner city harbour. The development will cover an area of more than 270 hectares and become home to more than 55,000 people, a workplace for 45,000 more and has ambitions of attracting millions of visitors each year. (more…)