Tourism

Ambassadors ready to promote treasures of emirate and nation

Jun 29, 2011

84 Emiratis graduate from the tourism ambassador programme launched by the ADTA. Read article Ambassadors ready to promote treasures of emirate and nation

Indians overtake Brits as Dubai's top tourists

Jun 21, 2011

India has surged into the lead as the largest source market for tourists for Dubai, and these visitors are enjoying cut-price packages. Read article Indians overtake Brits as Dubai's top tourists

Emirates Palace ATM worth its weight in gold

Jun 19, 2011

A year after its installation, the gold dispensing machine in Emirates Palace has not suffered from the high price of the precious metal. Read article Emirates Palace ATM worth its weight in gold

New batch of ambassadors set to spread the word on Abu Dhabi

Jun 13, 2011

The Abu Dhabi tourism ambassadors are ready to graduate this month. Read article New batch of ambassadors set to spread the word on Abu Dhabi

Tourism experts to boost UAE visits

Jun 11, 2011

The Abu Dhabi Ambassadors are ready to graduate this month. Read article Tourism experts to boost UAE visits

Artist boycott of Guggenheim continues

Jun 5, 2011

Artists say they will continue to boycott the Guggenheim Museum over workers' rights on Saadiyat Island - despite Human Rights Watch praising developer over appointment of independent monitor to protect labourers. Read article Artist boycott of Guggenheim continues

Emirates Palace Marina opens for business - for up to Dh550,000 a berth

May 19, 2011

The new marina, which can accommodate up to 167 vessels, is 20 to 30 per cent more expensive than the Yas Marina. Read article Emirates Palace Marina opens for business - for up to Dh550,000 a berth

Easier courses needed for novice golfers, say experts

May 18, 2011

While the UAE is well-known for its championship golf courses, more courses are needed for the regular golfer. Read article Easier courses needed for novice golfers, say experts

Lightning strike on Emirates A380 during flight caught on video

May 12, 2011

A photographer has managed to capture the moment a bolt of lightning struck an Emirates flight as it landed in London. Read article Lightning strike on Emirates A380 during flight caught on video

Sharjah aims to broaden tourist appeal

May 1, 2011

Tourism officials have been urged to improve the performance of tour guides and do more to promote visits to less developed parts of the emirate. Read article Sharjah aims to broaden tourist appeal

Summit is stepping stone for climbers

Apr 29, 2011

Group of four friends hope reaching top of Oman's highest mountain will lead to further hiking adventures in the region. Read article Summit is stepping stone for climbers

Museum 'brings past to life'

Apr 28, 2011

The Zayed National Museum will use the past to help visitors discover the UAE's future. Read article Museum 'brings past to life'

Holidaymakers switching to the safety of the UAE

Apr 22, 2011

Unrest in the Middle East is having a beneficial impact on tourism in the Emirates. Read article Holidaymakers switching to the safety of the UAE

The National Conversation

Hotel insiders in India have been wondering about the fate of the Oberoi hotels group for some time now. The answer is Reliance Industries.

Shoba Narayan

When the hugely popular Expo ends in October the question of what to do with the site will tax Chinese minds.

Daniel Bardsley

Last week, the UK newspaper the Daily Mail reported that two Emiratis were charged with driving recklessly without insurance after their Lamborghini spun out of control and crashed in London.

Sultan Al Qassemi