Better business opportunities for global food and beverage industry as Gulfood 2010 prepares for record event
The 15th Gulfood will be the biggest edition ever, after the shows organiser confirmed the 20% increase in the amount of space available this year had been totally sold out.
Airlines woo customers with special offers during DSF
Airlines are trying to attract more families from the Gulf and the subcontinent to the UAE during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with special offers and promotions.
Dubai Properties Group Hosts Diverse Selection of Events and Activities at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence To Celebrate Dubai Shopping Festival 2010
Dubai Properties Group, a member of Dubai Holding,announced an exciting line-up of events at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).
Hats off to home cooking
Home-cooking is on the rise around the world — but what does this mean for Middle East restaurants?
Discounted Travel Brings in Tourists
The promotions, dubbed 'Discounted Travel to Dubai for DSF 2010', are expected to bring in a jump of nearly 25 to 30 per cent in the number of visitors to the festival, which is to go on until February 28.
Tourist arrivals in Dubai expected to rise this year
The year 2009 was quite challenging for the hospitality industry - globally as well as in the Middle East - with RevPAR (revenue per available room) declining by 20 per cent on an average.
Russo's New York Pizzeria Owner To Visit U.A.E.
According to QSR Magazine, "Anthony Russo, owner of Russo's New York Pizzeria, will exhibit at the 2010 Gulfood Conference in Dubai
UK tour operator urges Dubai hotels to cut rates
One of the UK's biggest tour operators has warned Dubai hoteliers that unless they become more flexible with their pricing, they will continue to lose out.
Dubai Beach Hotels, Leisure And Recreation
Holidaymakers have been visiting Dubai for years now for its high class urban living as well as for its ability to offer natural and man-made seashores.
Mena hotels enjoy 4.6% increase in occupancy rates
Report signals recovery on its way while airlines expect better profits
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) announces 2010 programme
The programme for the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2010, taking place from 1 - 3 May 2010, was today announced.
30% hike expected in Cruise Tourism
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has made a proclamation of launching its new cruise terminal which will be situated at Port Rashid Complex.
1,500 chefs take up culinary challenge during annual Emirates International Salon Culinaire competition
More than 1,500 chefs from the Middle East and beyond are preparing for the Emirates International Salon Culinaire competition, an annual event held during Gulfood, the Middle East's largest and most important trade exhibition for the food, beverage, food service and hospitality equipment industry.
Dubai hoteliers call for clarity on green issues
Dubai hoteliers have called on the government to create green standards and guidelines that are both legally binding and transparent.
'No substitute for Dubai as region's financial centre'
Dubai remains the region's financial hub thanks to the underlying trade flows and capital flows
Will Downtown Burj Dubai be renamed?
Emaar Properties is still finalising the rebranding process of the Burj Khalifa and will shortly announce whether there will be a new name for the Downtown Burj Dubai area.
Sheikh Sultan bags AHIC Leadership Award
HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan has been named winner of the 2010 Leadership Award ahead of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in May.
For free, or not for free: that is the question
Layia Hospitality CEO Daniel Hajjar puts an interesting spin on the "to charge or not to charge" hotel internet debate, as he asks operators how they can justify the massive amount of revenue lost if access is offered for free
Food show braced for biggest event yet
Singapore's premier food show is gearing up for its biggest edition yet.
World's First Armani Hotel to Open in Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, will be officially launched on March 18, 2010.
4-star hotel named most popular in Dubai
Despite having some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the four-star Al Manzil Hotel has been named the Most Popular Hotel in Dubai by a major tourist website.
Dubai to open new cruise terminal
Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced that its new cruise terminal located in the Port Rashid complex will be inaugurated in February.
UAE set for tourism boost
Country positioned to tap into newer markets to attract visitors
Mideast airlines see 14% passenger growth in Oct
The Middle East led the way with growth in the global aviation industy as carriers in the region witnessed a 14.3 percent increase in passenger demand in October, compared to the same month in 2008.
Dubai looks ahead to 2010
Dubai has pioneered some of the world's most exciting and extraordinary developments and 2010 will be no exception. Standing head and shoulders above other destinations, Dubai's offering will reach new heights when the world's tallest building opens early next year, along with a number of new hotels, sporting facilities and epic ground breaking developments opening in the coming months.
Dubai hotels lead Mideast Oct revenues decline
Dubai hotels posted the largest drop in room revenues in the Middle East region in October, compared to the same month in 2008.
Made in spain
Spanish suppliers suggest hotels should look to European companies with a strong regional presence to benefit from international experience with a local touch.
Package deal or raw deal?
Industry experts are in general agreement that all-inclusive hotels would be successful in Dubai. If this is the case, why has no-one been bold enough to offer the concept in the hotel market to date?
Dubai sees 19.5% rise in air passengers in Sept
Dubai International Airport saw passenger numbers increase by nearly 20 percent in September, compared to the same month in 2008, latest figures released on Wednesday showed.
Dubai Hotel Suites - Four Elegant Styles
Dubai Hotel Suites are gaining demand and popularity especially with tourists and visitors from short to long term stays.
Why Hotel Suites in Dubai are popular among travelers
Hotel Suites in Dubai are becoming popular for guests who travel here either for business trips or vacations from one week up to a couple of months.
Selecting Dubai Furnished Apartments
Dubai is now one of the world's premier and popular tourist destinations with tourism business reaching exceptional levels.Although the demand of accommodation may exceed supply especially during high season, one should decide the type of accommodation required.Dubai Furnished Apartments are part of the wide range of accommodation available in this country.
Dubai Business Hotels for MICE visitors
Dubai offers an enviable choice of events and activities all around the year drawing flocks of tourists as well as business travelers from all over the world and the UAE. With a demand for more Dubai Business Hotels for the business travelers, one can find them usually situated in an ideal location for a business meeting or conferences.
BHI to overcome the challenge faced by dubai business hotels
Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai to offer 2,100 Suites plus Meetings & Conference Facilities - all under one roof
Bavaria Dubai, adding to the to the rapidly expanding hotel suites in Dubai, Prepares for Late Summer Soft Opening in 2008
The much anticipated opening of the iconic towers situated either side of the Sheikh Zayed Road at Dubai Media City in the heart of new Dubai draws closer to realization
Golden offer for Dubai visitors a success claim Vice Versa and extended stay hotels in Dubai
Vice Versa International FZ-LLC, developers of the leading smart chip rewards card, confirmed that its Gold card - specially created for premium visitors to Dubai which launched this summer, has been an instant hit with Dubai's shop-and save-aholics.
Comparison of Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels in Dubai
Many of users ask what corporate housing is, and how this temporary lodging option differs from Dubai extended stay hotels. The first thing to note is that corporate housing is available to anyone, with or without "corporate" ties.
From serviced apartments to extended stay hotels
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Extended Stay / Extended Stay Hotels in Dubai - Definitions
An "extended stay" usually applies to stays of at least 5 or 7 nights, depending on the hotel ...
Dubai furnished apartment- The locations
If you are already in Dubai or planning to visit, finding a place to stay isn't always as easy as one would hope. Of course the city is not short on luxurious hotels, though these may be fully sold out or heavy on the purse strings
Dubai Apartments as Hotel Alternative
With your Dubai furnished apartment, Not only are the nightly rates less than the cost of a hotel, you don't have the added expenses of dining out, local calls, high long distance surcharges, faxes, laundry services and pay movies
Dubai furnished apartment- the convenience
When some people move to new cities they love to live like the locals and experience the atmosphere of the city firsthand
Dubai Furnished Apartment- Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai offer
The trend of renting luxurious, fully furnished, ready-to-move-in apartments is on an upswing especially in Dubai
Dubai Furnished Apartment - An affordable lodging
Dubai is no longer the playground for just the rich and famous, its huge expansion over the last 3 years has opened up opportunities for all comers to visit its shores
Dubai Furnished Apartment-Overview (2)
Renting agencies for your Dubai furnished apartment will be pleased to be able to offer you a Dubai furnished apartment in all the prime business and beach locations
Dubai Furnished apartment - Overview on Dubai market
Due to the shortage of hotel beds in Dubai and the high cost of those that are available, Dubai Dubai furnished aprtment renting is now a serious alternative for the tourist market. Offering more flexibility for families as well as a more relaxed environment and far less overhead than hotels, Dubai furnished apartment options are well worth a look
The best Dubai business hotels all have a great location, world-class service and modern facilities in addition to their unique personalities. From our handpicked collection of luxury hotels, we've identified the best business hotels in Dubai.
The best business hotels in Dubai all strive to ensure that guests are as stress-free as possible while working away from home. High-speed Internet should be easily available, the business center should be staffed around the clock, conference rooms are accessible, and you'll find convenient transportation.
The VIP Experience: Dubai business hotels and The World islands from the Sky
I drew back the curtains from the comfort of my bed, wondering what would await me. Clear blue skies, the sun dazzling, typical Dubai weather. It was nothing like the day before where the clouds were of dust, sandstorms swirled the city and it all looked quite ominous. The Burj Dubai had resembled a sand-swept Tower of Babel more than the sleek, sky-ascendant landmark many residents now use to orientate themselves in the city with.
Shariah-compliant hotels and Dubai business hotels rise in the Gulf
Everywhere you look in the Middle East there are hotels rising out of the sand. While most are designed to appeal to the hordes of western tourists and business people who are flocking to the Gulf, there are an increasing number of hotels being aimed squarely at Arabs and Muslims
Top exhibition brings together nearly 500 brands from around globe including major Dubai business hotels
The 5th Middle East Exclusive (MEE) Exhibition, the only event in the region dedicated to luxury and travel retail sector and focusing on Dubai business hotels, epitomizes the unprecedented growth achieved in the luxury goods and duty free industry across the region.
$3.63 trillion earmarked in the Middle East, including Dubai business hotels and supporting tourism infrastructure
A massive $3.63 trillion is being invested in Dubai business hotels, leisure projects, aviation developments, cruise lines, tourism promotion and supporting infrastructure, across the Middle East, according to the preliminary results of a research programme unveiled today
Bin Sulayem chairs joint meeting to review Dubai business hotels industry
The Director General of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Mr. Khalid A bin Sulayem, chaired the Professional Group Joint Meeting at the Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel recently to review a wide range of Dubai business hotels' issues with the industry professionals and officials from other government departments.
His Highness, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to patron Dubai business hotels' investment forum for fourth year running
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO, Emirates Group has confirmed his ongoing patronage of the fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, according to conference organiser, Jonathan Worsley.
Travel & Tourism leaders forecast continued growth for Dubai business hotels in 2008
Travel and tourism industry has signalled continued growth rates for Dubai business hotels in 2008 despite it will be moderately impacted by repercussions of the ongoing global credit crunch, according to industry business leaders
Technology makes Dubai business hotels more personal
Technologies designed to provide Dubai business hotels'guests with all the comfort and convenience of their home and office environments are to be showcased at a special technology arena during the Hotel Show 2008, the Middle East's leading supplies exhibition to the region's hospitality sector.
Dubai Hotel suites - The flagship
All-suite hotel opening in Dubai. - the largest among the hotel suites in dubai.
Dubai hotels suites included in price reward
UAE shoppers take home huge prizes including Dubai hotel suites, from the annual Air Miles Monster Rewards
Dubai Hotel Suites - The US perception
What US travellers think of the Middle East and Dubai Hotel Suites
Dubai Hotel Suites presence @ GIBTM 2008
Strong presence of new international exhibitors confirmed Five weeks to go until the meetings industry meets in the Gulf.
Dubai Hotel Suites - Consulting House report
Dubai has more hotels under construction or planning today than ever before with special focus on Dubai hotel suites
Dubai Hotels Suites new classification
DTCM meeting reviews draft upgraded hotel classification system
Dubai hotel suites - French travellers perception
Dubai hotel suites featured on the 41st position among preferred worldwide destinations by French travellers
Bavaria Hotels International to add 5,400 beds to the growing Dubai hotel suites inventory in 2008
Bavaria Hotels International will be adding an inventory of 5,400 beds in 2,100 luxury suites to the rapidly expanding Dubai hotel suites market in Dubai
Dubai hotels Suites - Buildings under construction
Middle East world's largest concentration of buildings constructed during 2007
Dubai hotel suites - Overview
Some of the Dubai hotel suites can be found all over the city including Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah, Bur Dubai and Deira.