Red Sea International Airport concluded 2025 on a high note, boosting its workforce with a focus on Saudization and pioneering sustainable aviation fuel in Saudi Arabia Earned top industry awards, charting an ambitious path toward expanded connectivity and greener skies. The Red Sea : Red Sea International Airport, operated by daa International, has marked the year with strong momentum across workforce development, sustainability leadership, and air service expansion, further solidifying its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s long-term aviation vision. Red Sea International Airport also earned notable industry recognition for its sustainability and safety efforts, winning ‘Sustainability Initiative of…
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The Global Stage, Future Stage and newly rebranded Experience Stage to deliver industry-led intelligence, innovation and inclusive growth, reinforcing Arabian Travel Market as the place to learn from and shape the future of travel Leading global market research and insight companies, including Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Euromonitor, GSIQ, Dragon Trail, Videc, Women in Travel CIC, and ICCA, to lead discussions ATM will take place from 4-7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai : Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outlining a multi-stage agenda which will shape the future…
Dubai : Akira Back Dubai, the Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant at W Dubai – The Palm, will host an exclusive dinner collaboration on January 15th, featuring Head Chef Giovanni Ledon in collaboration with President Chotaro Horii of Horii Shichimeien, one of Japan’s oldest and most respected tea producers and Haiya Tarik, founder of HAIYATEA. The event forms part of a landmark cultural and culinary series curated by luxury tea brand HAIYATEA, marking Horii Shichimeien’s first-ever visit to the Middle East. Chef Giovanni Ledon, Head Chef of Akira Back, will host a one-night culinary journey of modern Japanese cuisine with President Chotaro…
Throughout the month, each moment at this stunning beachfront property delights and surprises with al fresco dining, lively happy hours, high-energy brunches, themed feasts, and everything in between Dubai : As the city reaches optimal temperatures, January presents the perfect opportunity to get out and explore new experiences at JA Ocean View Hotel. Perched on the buzzing JBR promenade, overlooking the glistening Gulf, this stylish retreat has something to suit every vibe and satisfy every taste. Gather friends and family and get ready to tuck into international favourites, toast to the weekend with golden hour brunches, and relish some midweek respite with an…
Anar has reopened at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, unveiling a refreshed chapter for one of Dubai’s most enduring Persian dining destinations. Set along the Souk’s serene waterways with uninterrupted views of the Burj Al Arab, the restaurant now blends its rich heritage with a more contemporary, design-led sensibility. The interiors have been thoughtfully reimagined, featuring clay-washed walls, hand-textured plaster, distressed dark wood, and glazed tiles inspired by traditional Persian courtyards. The result is a space that feels calm, intimate and timeless, ideal for long lunches, unhurried dinners and evenings that naturally extend into the night. At the heart of the experience…
The Dubai Tour Guide Programme gives applicants the chance to join the city’s growing tourism sector The 100% online, flexible training course is available in both English and Mandarin and aligns with D33 goals to make Dubai the world’s best city to visit, live and work in Dubai : Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is marking five years since the launch of its official online Dubai Tour Guide Programme – a pioneering initiative that has seen more than 2,400 licenced guides from over 50 nationalities trained to lead memorable…
Dubai : This winter, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) had cemented its reputation as a truly family-friendly festival, rolling out a citywide programme of experiences designed to entertain, engage and inspire all ages. From toddlers and teens to parents and grandparents, DSF’s 31st edition has offered families dozens of ways to spend time together — blending live shows, interactive entertainment, outdoor adventure, and large-scale spectacles across Dubai. As DSF enters its final week, families are encouraged to make the most of the festival’s citywide programme of family-friendly experiences. With schools now back in session, there is a last opportunity to…
The self-service tech solution arrives in the region that will help reduce waiting times, streamline business operations, elevate customer experiences, and increase average value orders. Dubai : Deliverect, a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere, has launched Deliverect Kiosk in the MENA region. A fully integrated self-service solution designed to streamline in-store operations and elevate the customer experience, Deliverect Kiosk aims to empower customers to browse, order, and pay seamlessly when ordering in stores. By installing kiosks, restaurants can benefit from better customer experiences, reduced waiting and…
Muscat : A Parisian taste arrives in Muscat as Entrecôte Café de Paris opens at St. Regis Al Mouj, Muscat Resort, introducing its world-renowned single-menu concept and the original Café de Paris butter— a recipe guarded for four generations. The story of Entrecôte Café de Paris began in 1930 in Geneva, at Café de Paris on Rue du Mont-Blanc. It was here that patron Chef Boubier created the now-famous Café de Paris butter, a recipe whose exact composition remains a closely held secret to this day. In 1942, Chef Boubier passed the recipe to his daughter and son-in-law, Arthur Dumont, who transformed the…
Wellness experts reflect on the well-being trends of today and tomorrow. Dubai : The world is awakening to the power of purposeful travel, with rising numbers traveling intentionally to return feeling better than when they arrived. This movement is fueling extraordinary growth, which the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects will reach nearly $9 trillion by 20281. Long before wellness became so sought after, for the last 30 years, Six Senses has been pioneering places, spaces, and experiences that feel good, do good, and spark something in people. Whether on sun-soaked islands, in the mountains, within healing retreats and now…