ABU DHABI: Yas Island’s three world-class theme parks were all named winners at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Middle East gala ceremony, which took place on the 25th of April. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster, was named the ‘Middle East’s Leading Theme Park’ for the third year running, while fan-favorite Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi was …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Holidays is revealing the highlights of its new travel programme for 2019 – 2021. Now available online and in print, ‘Be There: The Worldwide Holiday Collection’ has been curated to include trending destinations for travellers from Dubai as identified by Emirates Holidays’ team of travel experts. Mark White, Head of Product at Emirates Holidays commented: “In …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Bollywood Parks Dubai™ is hosting the sensational Indian musical duo Salim – Sulaiman with the Manganiyars of Rajasthan on Friday, 3rd May, 2019 from 8 pm onward at Bollywood Parks Dubai of Dubai Parks and Resorts. Full day tickets for AED99 only give you access to the Salim – Sulaiman Concert Concert and unlimited access to Bollywood …

MANAMA, Bahrain: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – earlier this month conducted a visit to India in order to reaffirm the longstanding relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India, unveiling a series of commercial dynamic plans for the Indian markets. A gala dinner was held in New Delhi and attended by some of …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is holding “See the World. Sense the World.” photo contest for passengers who travel with THAI or THAI Smile from 26 April 2019 to 15 July 2019 and share photographs on social media to win roundtrip tickets from THAI and THAI Smile. Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, THAI Executive Vice President of Commercial, said …

MUSCAT: Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is set to highlight the Sultanate’s natural beauty at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market, the largest international travel and tourism event in the Middle East and North Africa, taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 28th April to the 1st May 2019. The country has rapidly evolved in recent years to become …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in a move to facilitate travel to athletes around its global network, has enhanced its baggage allowance for cyclists to include one free bicycle over and above their original ticket baggage allowance. The new policy has been introduced in response to an increasing demand from athletes who fly to …

DUBAI: Millennium Atria Business Bay, the recently opened luxury accommodation in the Business Bay district is set to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with delightful offerings for in-house and outside guests. Guests looking to break their fast in a splendid venue complete with elaborate culinary offerings can visit Laguna Restaurant, a perfect place to spend Ramadan moments with loved …

DUBAI, UAE: The fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS), the shopping malls and retail business majority-owned by Emaar Properties (DFM: EMAAR), approved the distribution of AED 1.301 billion (US$ 354 million) dividend, representing 10 per cent of the share capital being 10 fils per share, to the shareholders. The meeting also approved the report by the …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports honoured airlines, concessionaires and business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to improving service and delivering exceptional customer experiences at both of Dubai’s airports at the Dubai Airports Excellence Awards held at Soho Garden last night. “Working with a team spirit is one of the secrets of the success of Dubai’s aviation sector. The results of this …