Al Maktoum International Ruway (GFDL/Fatma3298)
Dubai officially opened its second Al Maktoum International Airport on Sunday for cargo operations. Previously known as Jebel Ali International Airport, it is the emirates second airport and supposed to become the world’s largest. (more…)
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Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festivities kick off in the shadow of Dubai Shopping Festival, a far more popular event taking place during the tolerable climate months of January-February. DSS is not far behind and together with DSF plays a major role in characterizing Dubai as the Mecca for shopaholics.
This year, the festival has started on 17 June with 52 days of international fashion events, shopping discounts in malls, food, entertainment, kid’s events, concerts, musicals and cartoons enthralling every one. (more…)
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Tired of roaming under the scorching heat in the sandy dunes of Dubai? Try sipping an afternoon tea at any of the cafes on the streets of the city. The tea, that sounds like a basic drink comes with a lot of delicacies that actually make your mouth water after doing some shopping inside the air conditioned malls or the sunlit streets. A seven course tea includes a glass of champagne, some sandwiches, sorbets, scones and salmon-en-croute followed by some petits or chocolates and French pastries along with a plate and a knife, but no fork!
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Arabian Travel Market
Arabian Travel Market is a universally recognized travel and tourism industry event held to promote the business opportunities in the Middle East for international tourism professionals. Nations from around the world take part in the event to display and announce various upcoming projects, tourist attractions, and airline routes in an effort to (more…)
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Dubai is land of sun and sand, so beaches form the most attractive part of its beauty. The city’s main beaches consist of the long stretch of Jumeirah Beach Park and the Al Mazmar Beach Park which is an artificial park cum beachfront. You can enjoy lazing out at the beach, surfing the waters or reveling in some ardeline rush of watersports. (more…)
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While carrying out business in any foreign workplace, it is necessary that certain norms relating to etiquettes followed by that country should be embedded within us. Known officially as ‘Business etiquettes’ these norms follow different rules in each country. (more…)
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Dubai is a shopper’s heaven and a traveler’s hot-spot where seasons don’t make a difference to the tourist influx. Different kinds of huge malls, snazzy nightclubs, delectable restaurants, golden beaches, charismatic architecture, luxurious hotels, free zones and most important duty free shopping have always attracted tourists, businessmen and travelers from all around the world for holidaying and for developing contacts. (more…)
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With costs spiraling up higher than the height of Burj Dubai, saving money in Dubai can be quite easier said than done. But some tips (it may differ for an expat and a tourist), will always save a penny for an emergency. Visiting in Dubai is not a rich men’s past time nor is it inaccessible for the low budget travelers. It’s how you manage your budget and do some quick thinking which will always let you explore more of the city without drying up your bank balance. So here are some tips for tourists/expats traveling to Dubai who believes in less is more: (more…)
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Opting for car rental for exploring Dubai and nearby areas is the most preferable idea for many due to the comfort and practicability that comes with it.