Dubai : Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has announced that its flagship cinema has achieved the first ever Accessibility Certification in the GCC through Dubai Municipality’s Certificate of Compliance with Accessibility Regulations for Existing Buildings (Wosool). With this milestone, VOX Cinemas at Mall of the Emirates becomes the first and only fully accessible cinema in the Middle East. The upgraded cinema now welcomes all categories of People of Determination, enabling them to enjoy the full range of cinema services across all auditoriums with ease, comfort, and…
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Jeddah : The Red Sea has cemented its status as a premier global hub for diving and marine tourism, drawing enthusiasts with its translucent waters, vibrant coral ecosystems, and unspoiled islands that blend adventure with serene escapes. This Saudi Arabian gem is rapidly gaining renown among divers, thanks to a coastline adorned with marine sites sheltering hundreds of coral species, fish, and aquatic life—ranking it among the world’s most biodiverse underwater habitats. Divers are treated to rare natural panoramas beneath waters famed for exceptional clarity and visibility. With over 90 pristine islands—including Shura, Ummahat, and Shibara—the destination offers unique marine adventures…
Riyadh : Developed in response to the growing global appetite for health-conscious, ethically sourced and culturally meaningful food experiences, Nova Maldives is set to introduce Maldivian Flavours, a contemporary island dining series available year-round, that brings together the rich culinary traditions of the Maldives with the finesse of modern gastronomy. As new additions to the resort’s hearty buffet spreads, a rotation of Maldivian starters, main courses and desserts will be featured daily in Nova’s flagship restaurant, Soul Kitchen. Curated by Nova’s culinary team, each dish draws from the Maldives’ rich larder of native and locally grown produce: breadfruit, green mango,…
Results reflect Almarai’s resilient business model, supply chain, and massive logistic network despite costs and regional pressures. Almarai’s CEO: “We are confident in our strategy and commitment to food security, our leadership across target markets, and meeting consumer expectations.” Riyadh : Almarai Company (“Almarai” or the “company”, 2280 on the Saudi Exchange), the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA, today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026 (Q2) despite costs, shipping, and regional pressures. The strong performance is driven by strategic expansions, resilient supply chain,…
A bold new era for Munich hospitality: 281 rooms, three bars, a contemporary Japanese restaurant and a city-wide curatorial story The Dean, the Irish-born lifestyle hotel brand known for delivering character-driven, culture-forward properties in compelling cities, opens The Dean Munich in July 2026. Located in the vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the 281-room hotel marks the brand’s largest property to date and its second opening in Germany, following The Dean Berlin in February 2026. The 281-guestroom property follows the building’s layered story where guests can expect an elevated amenity offering, enhanced by bespoke DS & Durga fragrances inspired by Ireland’s natural landscape. Guestrooms are intentionally paired back, featuring…
Dubai: Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled with Emirates using its Unaccompanied Minors and Young Passenger services. Most young travellers are aged 11 years and under, with the busiest routes connecting Dubai with the UK, Russia, Kenya, France, India and Egypt. When children are flying without…
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, continues the restoration of its Middle East network following a temporary suspension of services, resuming flights to Abu Dhabi starting July 1, 2026, Dammam starting July 10, 2026 and Kuwait starting July 11, 2026 and Bahrain starting July 16, 2026. These resumptions follow the restart of Dubai operations on June 9. Flag carrier has also increased its Dubai flight frequency from 7 to 14 weekly flights; effective June 25, 2026, Amman flight frequency from 14 to 21 weekly flights effective June 19, 2026 and Beirut…
City Unscripted personalised city tours across 15 global destinations are part of GHA DISCOVERY Experiences 20% saving on City Unscripted experiences booked via the GHA website or mobile app Members can enjoy more than 2,500 Local Offers and Experiences throughout the year, available worldwide without booking a hotel stay Expansion reflects growing demand for immersive, experience-led travel and deeper connections with local cultures Dubai : Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has expanded the portfolio of Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, in line with its Live Local concept, with a City Unscripted partnership. Responding…
With summer in full swing, I wanted to share a few ongoing summer offerings at The Chedi Hegra, AlUla, in case they may be a good fit for any roundups or dedicated pieces you are currently working on. The Hegra Oasis A Day of Calm A refreshing one-day escape into stillness, where rest meets renewal beneath the AlUla sun. Designed for those craving a quiet pause, this is your moment to unwind. Experience Highlights One-night accommodation Day use of the pool Wellness activity of the day Afternoon snacks at Prima Classe Selection of flavored iced teas Price: SAR 1,950++ per package Valid until: August…
DUBAI : Emirates customers have made more than one million connections to Starlink Wi-Fi since the service was introduced across the airline’s fleet 7 months ago, marking a major milestone in the evolution of inflight connectivity. More than a Petabyte of data has already been used by customers and feedback on the service has been exemplary – with many commenting that the Wi-Fi is ‘better than at home.’ With over 60 Starlink-equipped Emirates flights taking to the skies every day, customers are choosing to connect to high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi to stream content, join video calls, browse social media, game online and stay connected…