Around 150 people were evacuated from nearby buildings and thousands of properties were without power
The new Business Class Lounge spans 900 square metres and is designed to accommodate over 200 passengers
Passengers are not just looking for a flight; they want a seamless, tech-enhanced experience from booking to boarding
Emirati citizens who apply and are approved for the Global Entry programme will benefit from expedited entry at 75 airports across the US and other participating countries
The service can be scheduled from 24 hours to five hours before a flight’s departure
Resorts World Cruises’ RW1 will embark from Dubai, providing a range of itineraries, including visits to popular destinations such as Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Khasab and Muscat
With offices across three continents, Atlys has processed over 1.2 million visas for over a 100 countries
Getting a visa to visit Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any other city in the UAE is a breeze, thanks to multiple application avenues
The increase in visa applications coincides with the peak travel season, influenced by favourable European weather and major events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics
Saudi Arabia witnessed a 22.9 per cent increase in visitor spending in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year
The ranking marks a significant rise for the UAE, which has climbed from 62nd to 9th position, over the past 18 years
Tourists will be able to use the Uber app to access new nautical experiences in Ibiza, Venice, Athens, Paris, Corfu and Santorini
The emphasis on regional travel, unique experiences and budget-friendly options like cruises are set to shape the future of tourism in 2024 and beyond
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Saadiyat Cultural District, once complete, is set to be one of the most exciting destinations in the world for art and culture enthusiasts
The flagship vessel of Aroya Cruises is an impressive 335-metre floating resort
The Dubai-based carrier will launch flights to the 10 popular seasonal summer destinations between June and September
According to a Mastercard report, Kuwaiti tourists spend an average of $3,390 per card in Paris, five times as much as their American counterparts
ravellers can choose from a selection of hotels across the city for one or two nights as part of their online booking on the airline’s website
The findings of the Allianz Risk Barometer are based on insights from 3,000 risk management professionals and leaders
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India and UAE remain the top travel destinations in 2024, revealed Wego, the online travel marketplace and travel app
March data from IATA signals a positive trend in the aviation sector, with airlines poised to capitalise on rising passenger demand in the months ahead
Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas
With the announcement, the French capital becomes the third destination to which Etihad’s A380s operate
The addition of the A380 service demonstrates Etihad’s strategy to meet the burgeoning demand and expand its network in the US
The new daily service caters to the growing demand for further flights connecting the global tourism and business hubs of London and Abu Dhabi
Bookings made on April 19 unlock access to discounted fares on select routes until July 31
In 2023, the travel and tourism sector accounted for 9.1 per cent share of the global GDP with a workforce of nearly 330 million
At the onset of 2024, Skyscanner witnessed record travel demand, outperforming the global flights market and emerging as the fastest-growing metasearch platform in 2023
Representatives of the GCC and EU meet in Belgium to discuss the visa-waiver programme
The change in application channels comes with reduced processing times as well