Author: Julie Buere

Currently several luxury resorts in the Maldives have observed a phenomenal upward trend in tourism from the gulf countries with some sources even indicating that bookings to the country has risen up to sixty percent above the tourist arrival figures of the previous year. It has especially been greatly influenced by high-end visitors from Saudi Arabia and the UAE reinventing the hospitality industry in the Maldives. Huge increases were cited in the bookings for the luxury resort group The Residences and 60% increase in the Gulf region and similar increased trend reported by comparable properties. Atmosphere Core’s Chief Commercial Officer…

It’s the summer time in Dubai which means one thing, yes you guessed it right; the perfect time to participate in the fifteenth Ice Obstacle Challenge fit at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates. This exclusive event, supported by the Dubai Sports Council and organised by Majid Al Futtaim will occur on Sunday, 22nd September, assuring people a reprieve from the desert heat. The event known as the Ice Obstacle Challenge has become a tradition of sorts in Dubai where people training for the Special Forces participate, and others willing to try out their stamina and muscular strength. This year’s…

From August 17, 2024, Dubai Metro commuters using ticket vending machines on the Metro to top up their nol cards will have to load a minimum of fifty US dollars, or its equivalent in AED. The new rule has been instituted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as a way of achieving certain operational objectives and increasing patrons’ use of card payments. In a tweet, the RTA noted that though the minimum top-up at ticketing offices of the Metro station has been raised, one is still free to top up using any amount using the following digital platforms. “Your…

From August 17, 2015 Dubai Metro passengers will have to recharge their nol cards for at least AED 50 at the ticketing counters as directed by the Roads and Transport Authority. Such change has emerged strongly showing the direction to change the fare policy and modifying the existing public transport system in the city. Through its official X (ex Twitter) account the RTA has officially stated, “Your Public Transport journeys are smoother with #RTA’s digital channels Top up your nol Card with any desired amount through nol Pay app, the RTA website and or the RTA Dubai app in advance…

New place for taxis to pick up and set down their passengers; Dubai Mall which is one of the biggest shopping mall in the world has changed its pick up and set down zone. From in front of Waitrose starting from August 12, 2024, known taxi spot has been relocated to Zabeel P3. This adjustment will mean that visitors will need to walk a little further, although the distance is considerably less than that which was previously described for arriving by Dubai Metro. The new taxi rank is right across the road in the bridge tunnel from Ekart Zabeel and…

Low-cost carrier flydubai has commenced operations to Basel, the first UAE airline to so do. The airline is also to venture into the Baltic with direct services to Riga, Latvia starting October 11 and to Tallinn, Estonia the following day. These flights will be worked from Dubai International Airport (DXB), while the Basel administration service will work four timrana week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Emirates will code share on the Basel route and so the passengers will have more transfer flights through the Dubai aviation connection. Basel would be the cultural capital of Switzerland and is the cultural…

Thus, it is worth noting that, in hopes of trying out flexible working hours during the warm months in the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai had to reduce working hours and refrain from working on Fridays for all the governmental employees. Publicised through UAE BARQ by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department on Wednesday evening, the programme called ‘Our Summer is Flexible’ will last eight weeks. For more than a month, from Monday, August 12 till Monday, September 30, employees in 15 government entities will work from Monday to Thursday only, in other words, have three-day weekends. In this period, civil servants…

In order to create Burj Khalifa, the architects had to be inspired by dream as well as concrete fundamentals. The project collected an incredible amount of facts, figures, and stats on various topics; during the work on the project, several world records were set. World Records Height: 828 meters plus and 160 floors plus. Tallest Building in the World: Currently the Burj Khalifa building holds the record of being the tallest building in the world. Tallest Free-standing Structure: It also holds the record for the tallest free-standing structure that has ever been built surpassing all the previous structures. Highest Number…

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the emirate of Dubai plans to launch a new tourist On & Off Bus sightseeing service to visited eight important tourist destinations in September. The route includes such sights as Dubai Mall, Dubai Frame, Dubai Heritage Village, Museum of the Future, Gold Souk, La Mer Beach, Jumeirah Mosque, City Walk and Al Ghubaiba Metro, Bus and Marine Transport Station. The above service resembles the open-top buses that are moving on the ltrown in many global cities. The cost of getting the bus is 35 Dhs per person, and this fee covers a full…

Finally, there is a confirmation; the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi opened its Kids Palace. Having a new feature in one of the region’s most glamorous hotels will be promising to change the facelia of resoert for families. Accessible to children of ages 10 months to 12 years, the completely staff-monitored center comprises several programs that include various creative and informative experiences in line with child’s age. Attractions for All Ages With vibrant colours and smart design elements, the Kids Palace features several attractions: Fatima & Friends: For infants in the range of 10-12 months and children ranging…