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Dubai named Middle East’s Leading Destination for 2nd year

DTCM scoops three World Travel Awards for Dubai The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing scooped global recognition for the Emirate of Dubai in...

IMF updates economic outlook for MENAP

IMF expects GCC to continue to be regional growth driver with GDP growth projected at 5.3% in 2012 Continued growth across the MENA region in...

Dubai cinemas brace for superhero-studded ‘Avengers’

The "Avengers" is about saving the superheroes Marvel superheroes' humor is a secret weapon The $220 million “The Avengers,” which gathers together Disney’s Marvel-owned superhero...

Dubai Calendar monthly events guide debuts in Arabic

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today launched the Arabic edition of the Dubai Calendar Events Guide, a monthly publication that puts the spotlight...

UAE artists to bring urban art to Dubai’s outdoors

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated Authority for culture, arts, and heritage, has shortlisted 12 UAE-based artists for the...

Dubai’s only 4-star beach hotel to open on The Walk at...

Jebel Ali International Hotels to manage Dubai’s only 4-star beach hotel which will open at the end of 2012. Dubai will once again feature a...

Upcoming opportunities in Dubai’s hospitality sector

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Middle East with Three New Hotels in Dubai Scheduled to Open in 2017, the St. Regis, W Hotel...

DTCM announce soft launch of new Hotel Classification

New hotel classification framework designed to meet all consumer needs Jointly developed by DTCM and tourism industry Scheme to facilitate further marketing of the destination The Department...

Dubai hotels post impressive performance in first quarter 2012

Nine per cent growth in guests; Hotel average room rate (ARR) rise seven per cent to AED655 Revenues increase by 24 percent Guestnights rise 22 percent; Average length...

Sheikh Mohammed opens Arabian Travel Market 2012

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai today morning opened the...

Dubai Calendar celebrates one year at ATM 2012

Dubai Calendar rings in first anniversary Dubai Summer Surprises celebrates 15 years of achievements Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) today hosted guests and visitors at...

First Amari hotel to be launched in the Middle East

Amari Doha features 120 contemporary fully appointed rooms, including 78 superior rooms, 36 deluxe rooms, and six suites Amari Doha will provide genuine Asian hospitality...

Abu Dhabi’s first private auction house to be largest in the...

Al Nowais Group and Jones Lang LaSalle MENA launch JLL Auctions Joint Venture Partnership will create first industrial auctioneers acting under a private license within...

Burj Khalifa commercial property to be auctioned online

The online auction is  "absolutely legitimate," says company representative Burj Khalifa tower offers the finest luxury services for the discerning business professional Dubai once again is...

Emaar Properties Q1 2012 net operating profit up 44%

Revenue of malls and hospitality increased by 25%; account for 58% of the company’s total revenue Unveils ‘Dubai Modern Art Museum & Opera House District’...

UAE medical tourism grows 15% annually

UAE achieving premium rankings among world health tourism destinations Saudi German Hospital-Dubai contributing to UAE's 15% yearly growth in medical tourism Dubai’s newest hospital, Saudi German...

Dubai is now sole owner of Atlantis

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai’s megaresort flagship has 1,537 rooms, a world class waterpark and 18 restaurants Atlantis, The Palm Dubai is a best performing assets...

Gold, Recession, and Why Britain May Win the Currency War

Gold's long run price behavior is to view it not as a commodity, but as a currency Against which currency you measure gold? Preliminary data released...