Author: Abdul.Wasey

Dubai : Dubai Shopping Festival has never been about buying more — it has always been about buying better. For its 31st edition, Dubai Shopping Festival positions itself as the ultimate tool for curating a modern Dubai lifestyle: one built through smart high-street shopping, discovery of homegrown creativity, and access to passion-driven worlds like automotive culture. Shaping your lifestyle at DSF Across 38 days, DSF 2025/26 offers residents and visitors the freedom to shape their own experience — whether that means upgrading a wardrobe through major sales, uncovering emerging brands at Market Outside The Box, or taking the first step…

Egypt :  Rixos Hotels Egypt marked the arrival of 2026 with exceptional success, hosting a series of New Year’s Eve concerts and festive experiences across its destinations in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Alexandria, and Alamein. Headlined by standout performances from international star Ivi Adamou, celebrated Egyptian icon Hisham Abbas, and the world-renowned Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo, the festive program welcomed thousands of guests for unforgettable nights of music, luxury, and world-class entertainment. During the New Year week, Rixos Hotels Egypt hosted guests from more than 50 different countries, highlighting the brand’s strong international appeal. Sharm El Sheikh: A Week…

Dubai : As Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) enters its final weekend, families, residents and visitors are invited to come together for the closing performances of the DSF Drone Show, one of the festival’s most loved shared experiences. The DSF Drone Show presented by Emarat, which has transformed Dubai’s skyline for 38 nights, concludes on 11 January 2026, marking the finale of a landmark season of aerial storytelling, innovation and spectacle. The Drone Show in numbers Since December, the DSF Drone Show has delivered an unprecedented 78 performances, lighting up the skies above Bluewaters Island and The Beach JBR twice nightly…

Implementation of IDeaS’ revenue management system to strengthen Shaza Hotels’ portfolio-wide commercial strategy   How IDeaS will help Shaza Hotels DUBAI – IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a preferred partner agreement with Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel management company. The agreement provides a framework for Shaza hotels to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management Systems (RMS) across all current and upcoming luxury properties within their portfolio. Shaza Hotels selected IDeaS as its strategic RMS partner for its proven expertise, commitment to innovation, and reputation for reliability and scalability.…

‘The Voice of Diamond’ will take to the stage on 15 January 2026 AlMohandis is the latest star to perform at Maraya Classical Conceet Series Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here. AlUla : Renowned Arab music icon Majid AlMohandis will take to the stage in breathtaking AlUla on 15 January 2026 to deliver a landmark performance as part of the Maraya Classical Concert Series. Widely celebrated as “The Engineer of the Arabic Song” and “The Voice of Diamond”, AlMohandis is one of the most influential and beloved figures in contemporary Arabic music. Aknowledged for his velvety vocals, refined compositions, and emotional…

In his expanded role as Cluster General Manager, Chris Wayne-Wills will oversee JA Ocean View Hotel, JA Hatta Fort Hotel, and The Manor by JA, guiding performance, culture, and guest experience across the brand’s diverse portfolio. Dubai : JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Chris Wayne-Wills as Cluster General Manager for JA Ocean View Hotel, JA Hatta Fort Hotel, and JA The Manor Hotel. Moving from his position as General Manager at JA Ocean View Hotel, the expanded role sees the brand increase its experienced, people-first leadership across its UAE portfolio. Bringing together three distinct properties under one vision, the appointment marks a…

Premium Economy to launch in 10 new cities and expand to additional flights in two existing destinations Additional daily frequencies with next-gen A350 to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town layer on more capacity and enhanced onboard experience ahead of peak travel demand The 10 new cities getting Premium Economy Dubai : Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The airline will deploy its A350 on new daily…

AlUla’s iconic trail race returns from 22-23 January 2026 Choose from six distances, from 1.6km to 100km, open to people of all ages and abilities Participants can register here AlUla : AlUla is set to host the most epic and unforgettable fitness challenge to begin the New Year with the return of the AlUla Trail Race, taking place from 22-23 January 2026. Set amidst stunning surroundings and ancient heritage sites, the AlUla Trail Race 2026 offers an unforgettable experience for athletes, families, and adventure seekers to experience the world-renowned historic site of AlUla through a series of breathtaking races that blend…

A special aircraft livery unveiling pays tribute to Cathay’s enduring legacy while heralding a new chapter ahead Stepping into 2026, Cathay is excited to officially launch its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of moving its home city, people and global customers forward since 1946. To usher in this milestone year and honour its legacy of bringing people together, Cathay will be hosting a series of special events, initiatives and activations throughout 2026 — all anchored by the unifying theme of “80 Years Together”. How Cathay is celebrating 80 years As a prelude to its “80 Years Together” celebrations, Cathay…

This winter, immerse yourself in the art of living well at Hôtel Royal, one of France’s most iconic palace hotels, part of the prestigious Evian Resort. With 150 rooms, including 32 prestige suites, Michelin-starred dining, and Europe’s only evian®SPA, Hôtel Royal is the ultimate destination for luxury travelers seeking transformative wellness and exceptional experiences. Discover a winter sanctuary where body, mind, and spirit find perfect harmony. Transformative Wellness at the evian®SPA A winter stay at Hôtel Royal Gift yourself a pause to slow down and restore inner peace in the tranquil embrace of winter. The award-winning evian®SPA—voted France’s Best Wellness…