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Emirates' project, which will be built in Dubai Investment Park, will include a dedicated residential complex for approximately 12,000 flight attendants and will be launched in the second quarter of 2026. Plans include spacious rooms, gyms, restaurants, and clinics, with a clear emphasis on a healthy lifestyle
Premium daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo on A380, featuring exclusive sky attractions
Dubai Shopping Festival will take place from December 5, 2025, to January 11, 2026, and will feature drone shows, fireworks, night events, an open design market, and cultural events for the whole family
Cyprus signs prestigious agreement in Riyadh to boost sustainability and technology, positioning it as a preferred partner in regional tourism and government collaborations. Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus: “Saudi market is very promising”
The new flight will provide early morning departures and arrivals to enhance two-way connectivity to major international destinations in Europe including the UK, France, Norway, and Italy, as well as the United States
Luxury, design, and sustainability: Kerzner International and Assets Group will open a dual-island Atlantis resort in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, in 2029
Lufthansa Group boosts capacity to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with new Eurowings, Austrian, and SWISS flights, offering over 50 weekly services
Dubai has launched a 100% rebate on municipality fees and Tourism Dirham for two years to attract hotel investments in emerging areas
flydubai signs new interline deals with airlines in Europe and Asia, offering passengers access to over 300 destinations worldwide with seamless connectivity
Dubai launches Founders HQ under the D33 Program, aiming to create 30 unicorns, support 400 SMEs, and position Dubai as a global innovation hub
Emirates' new luxury training center in Dubai will teach the 'Art of Service' to 25,000 flight attendants, from four-course gourmet meals in a mock airplane kitchen to communication skills
Zanzibar joins Etihad Airways as the 30th destination of the year; the seasonal route will operate from June 14 with four weekly flights, connecting passengers from Europe and the Gulf to the island
Dubai's airline giant is taking strict safety measures by prohibiting the use of power banks for charging personal devices during flights starting October 1: 'Lead to a rapid and uncontrolled rise in temperature'. Similar rules took effect in Japan last month
Etihad to Operate Three Weekly Flights to Palma
Using the award-winning 'Mahboub' chatbot, residents and visitors can easily report public transport infrastructure issues—from traffic lights to bus stops directly through WhatsApp
The airline will operate four weekly flights with A320 aircraft to one of the world's oldest cities, offering direct access for travelers from the Emirates and the GCC to Damascus and strengthening economic and community ties between the countries
Flydubai's Long-Term Investment in Global Connections
Emirates expands Dubai-London Gatwick route with advanced Airbus A350
Luxury Brands Collaborate
Early results from one of the world’s largest reef initiatives show a 10% rise in biodiversity and 800% increase in fish biomass, as thousands of reef modules are deployed across Dubai’s coastline
A Landmark Phase for Etihad Rail: UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister, the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, embarked on the inaugural journey of Etihad Rail's passenger train between Dubai and Fujairah, marking the dawn of a transformative chapter in the nation's transportation infrastructure
Dubai's DXB Airport sees 46 million travelers in the first half of 2025, projecting annual traffic to reach 96 million. April marks the busiest month of Q2
Etihad Gets First A321LR: Regional Flights Enhanced
From 10 to 20 million passengers, a milestone powered by people, purpose, and a commitment to excellence
Emirates introduces a stunning new first-class experience
Emirates resumes flights to Syria, connecting Damascus to its global network with initial flights thrice a week
Direct flights from Bahrain to JFK
Emirates tops YouGov's global recommendation ranking for 2025, scoring an unprecedented 88.4%. Over one million surveys across 28 countries reveal the loyalty and satisfaction among its customers
Low-cost Giant Exits Abu Dhabi
Strategic collaboration with Crypto.com to integrate Crypto.com Pay as a secure payment method alongside global campaigns promoting blockchain adoption
