Burj Dubai opening delayed
The Burj Dubai, the tallest tower in the world, will be completed in December, three months later than scheduled, according to two contractors involved with the project.
The contractors said...
50 years of James Bond exhibition coming to Dubai
James Bond fans will be able to get a closer look at Scaramanga’s GoldenGun and 007’s Aston Martin DB10 at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai from November 14.
The international...
Emirates launches ‘fly in style, stay in style’ offer
First class passengers receive a complimentary two-night stay, including breakfast, at either The Armani Hotel, located in the Burj Khalifa, or the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the Palm Jumeirah Island. Business class passengers obtain a one-night stay with breakfast at either The Address Dubai Marina or the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel.
Power ‘undeniable’
While the "tall building is a controversial type of structure, its prevalence and power remains undeniable," says Prof. Brian Sinclair of the faculty of environmental design at the University of Calgary. "Across the globe, more and taller towers are being designed and developed. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, for example, reaches higher than any building on the planet.
GETAWAY OF THE DAY: Spend A Night At The Luxurious Dubai Armani Hotel For...
It's not cheap to stay at Georgio Armani's hotel in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Rooms normally start at around $600 per night, and suites can cost many times that. But Jetsetter, the invitation-only travel deals website associated with Gilt Groupe, is offering an awesome deal for standard rooms at $420 per night.
Emaar earnings to surge on property handover
Most analysts expect Emaar to increase earnings in the third quarter, boosted by the handover of properties at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. 'Forecasting risk is almost entirely dependent on the handover rate of the Burj Khalifa, which we estimate is 30 per cent in the third quarter,' said Nomura analyst Chet Riley.
Emaar Retail launches season of fun for the little ones at The Dubai Mall...
In addition to the week-long integrated The Dubai Mall Summer Camp offered, parents also have the option of enrolling their children for any of the individual summer camps at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink and KidZania®.
Dubai hotels excel in profit levels in the region in 2013
Hotels in Dubai reported the highest profit levels in the region in 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, and ended the year with occupancy above 80 per cent as rates surged, according to the latest HotStats survey of full service four and five star hotels in five Mena markets by TRI Hospitality Consulting Middle East.
Emaar given the go ahead to manage OAs
Emaar Community Management has been licensed by the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to offer its services to owners associations. The company will initially provide expertise in administrative, financial, technical and customer service within its own group of properties including Arabian Ranches and Emirates Living.
Sky high dining at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
Dubai will claim to boast the highest restaurant in the world early next year when Emaar launches an outlet on floor 122 of Burj Khalifa. EHG has announced that the restaurant will be called Atmosphere and will be a unique addition to high-end dining in Dubai and the Middle East. Company chief executive officer, Marc Dardenne, told Caterer Middle East that the outlet, as a concept, had a world dimension.