DUBAI: The Dubai Mall has unveiled artist Janet Echelman’s immense woven sculpture ‘1.78’, above a section of the Dubai fountain; the work is the most recent addition to Art Emaar, the company’s new public arts initiative. Most recently exhibited in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor last winter, ‘1.78’ makes its UAE debut against the unrivalled backdrop of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai …

LONDON: A roll-call of stars including Michelle Keegan, Gary Lineker and Rob Brydon attended the British Airways ‘Flying Start’ Gala ball this evening (Friday April 27), to support fundraising for the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief. Held at The Grove in Hertfordshire, a golf day was followed by a gala dinner, an auction and performances by comedians Rob Brydon …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates’ stand was buzzing at this year’s ATM, with over 18,000 visitors making their way to the stand to experience the airline’s signature products and services. Visitors were also able to experience the new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite for the first time at ATM. In addition, the Emirates stand showcased the airline’s recently launched …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Habtoor Group Founding Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor visited the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday 25 April, 2018. He was accompanied by Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairman & CEO, Al Habtoor Group. The international travel and trade show, now in its 25th year in Dubai, which runs from 22-25 …

DUBAI: The number of people seeking the Dominican citizenship that allows visa-free travel to more than 130 countries through Citizenship by Investment programme has increased significantly. In UAE alone, the Caribbean citizenship demand by affluent residents has propelled to 51 per cent. The investment in the landmark development Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel directly qualifies the buyer for Dominican citizenship. UAE, with over 5,000 …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: dnata was recently presented with the two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 – for the fifth year running, securing the accolade of ‘UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’. The World Travel Awards Middle East, presented at a gala dinner in Ras Al Khaimah, in front …

KARACHI: Marcel’s opened its doors to Karachi’s Boat Basin hosting a gathering attended by socialites and celebrities. The outlet was graced by the honorable French Consul General who inaugurated the patisserie with a Valrhona edible gold cake. First of its kind, the cafe takes its name after a world traveler Marcel Le Roux, born in Paris, who embarked on a …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights. The new service enables Emirates passengers to complete the security check and check-in from the comfort of their home, hotel or office and have their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority and a number of Bahraini travel and tourism industry representatives, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM), the region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-25 April, Gulf Air is …

DUBAI: flynas, the award winning Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East signed an agreement with Chubb Arabia Coorperative Insurance Company to offer flynas customers with travel insurance coverage, making flynas the first airline to offer its passengers travel insurance. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market that was held …