Travel

Dubai Holding’s Jumeirah expands into Africa with exclusive island, private safari reserve

Jumeirah Thanda Island and Jumeirah Thanda Safari will open for bookings starting December 2024

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

UAE National Day: Popular travel destinations for the long weekend

Mumbai and Kochi topped the list this year for their vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and convenient travel times

UAE National Day: Emirates honors Eid Al Etihad with an array of celebrations

Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat

Saudi Arabia sees 27 percent surge in incoming tourists over 9 months, says tourism minister 

By the end of 2023, tourism contributed 5 percent to GDP, with a goal of reaching 10 percent by 2030

Saudi Arabia attracts 2.5 million tourists to 80 global sporting events

Vision 2030 seeks to increase the sporting sector’s contribution to the Kingdom's GDP to $4.8 billion by 2030

Saudi economy grows 64 percent to $1.09 trillion in nominal GDP from 2016 to 2023, says Finance Minister

Al-Jadaan projected a 4.6 percent growth rate for non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia in 2025 

AROYA Cruises redefines luxury travel in Saudi Arabia with inaugural voyage on December 16

It features 1678 cabins, 20 entertainment outlets, 29 restaurants and bars, and the highest shopping mall coverage of any cruise line in the world 

flydubai launches daily flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein for summer 2025

With the addition of its summer operations to Al Alamein, flydubai grows its network in Egypt to three destinations including Alexandria and Cairo

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa with front-row views, entertainment and fireworks

Burj Park is among the most ideal locations for guests looking to enjoy the iconic Burj Khalifa light, music, and fireworks show

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein