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RTA opens Phase 4 of Dubai Bypass Road
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Phase 4 of the Dubai Bypass Road linking up with Al Faya Road, Seih Shuaib, Abu Dhabi, better known as ‘Trucks Road’. This phase, which also serves Al Maktoum International Airport, comprises a sector of six lanes in each direction stretching 25km from the interchange of Dubai Bypass Road-Jebel Ali Lihbab Road up to Al Faya Road, Abu Dhabi.
Indulge in Tax-Free Retail Therapy in the World's Best Airports for...
In the run-up to the summer holiday season, Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading website for flight price comparison, outlines the best airports around the world for super shopping experiences. Dubai International Airport is currently the world's leading duty-free retailer.
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Emirates likely to increase airfares
After having increased airfares by about 15 per cent this year, Emirates could be forced to raise them again this year if oil prices continue to rise, Tim Clark, Emirates President, told Gulf News. "We have already done it a number of times this year."
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Dubai Needs 2.5 Million More Tourists to Match Hotel Growth, Deloitte Says
Dubai will need to attract an additional 2.5 million tourists annually to absorb an estimated 60 percent increase in hotel rooms over the next five years, Deloitte LLP said. Dubai, which has around 50,000 rooms, may struggle to maintain occupancy and rates as a further 30,000 rooms are likely to be added, said Alex Kyriakidis, the New York-based consulting company’s global managing director of Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure.
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Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central up sharply in Q1
Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central (DWC) have surged 382 per cent in the first three months of 2012, according to the quarterly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports on Wednesday. The airport, now only in its second full year of operation, recorded a 382.2 per cent increase in cargo volumes to 50,062 tonnes in the first quarter of the year, compared to 10,381 tonnes in the first three months of 2011.
Old Arabia exists
Would you believe a giant new theme park, Dubailand, covering over 270sq km — twice the size of all of the currently existing Disneyland/DisneyWorld resorts put together? Would you believe a new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali — with six runways and an annual capacity of 160 million passengers
Ajman and Dubai Airport free zones in cooperation
Senior officials from Ajman Free Zone visited Dubai Airport Free Zone last month, as part of a programme to encourage the exchange of best practices between the UAE’s various free zones. Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Nuaimi, director of planning and strategic development at Ajman Free Zone, head the delegation, which was welcomed by Nasser Al Madani, assistant director general of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority.
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Tea Trumps Towers as Dubai Maps Way Back to Future as Trade Hub
That’s not enough to cope with expected growth in trade and tourism, says Andrew Walsh, vice-president for cargo and logistics at Dubai World Central, which is building Al-Maktoum.
1846 Air Traffic Daily Movements in the UAE in January 2011
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air traffic movements in the UAE grew at a rate of 10.3% in January 2011 compared to the same month last year. The GCAA monthly report indicated that total air traffic movements in January 2011 were 57227 with an average of 1846 air traffic movements per day.
UAE air traffic hits new heights despite turmoil
Air traffic movement in the UAE recorded a 7.6 per cent jump in 2011 over the previous year despite global challenges. The country's airports reported steady increases in traffic during the year, according to data released by the Shaikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre.
Passengers and profits up for Gulf airlines
The Middle East's commercial airline industry comes under the microscope at Arabian Travel Market 2011, with dedicated aviation seminars analysing trends, addressing challenges and highlighting opportunities. From rising fuel prices to regional unrest, global consolidation and the post-recession economic climate, expert commentators will discuss and debate the most important issues and their regional and global implications.
Emirates lands fleet financing
Emirates Airline has lined up financing for the delivery of billions of dollars' worth of new aircraft and is set to tap the bond market for more cash in the near future. The cash injection comes as the airline prepares to accelerate its fleet expansion as it receives more Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777-300ERs, putting new demands on its financing abilities.
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Dubai Int’l growth seen slowing to 2025 due to capacity limits
Dubai International Airport, the hub for Emirates airline, expects passenger growth to slow over the next eight years due to capacity limitations, the operator's...
Dubai International posts surge in traffic; new airport hotel opens
In other Dubai Airport news, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Co have opened the Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport. The 381-room hotel is the largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the fourth property to open in Dubai.
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DWC passenger terminal completion delayed to 2018
The completion date for new passenger terminal at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) has been pushed back to 2018.
Dubai Airports, the owner and operator of DWC and Dubai International Airport (DXB), said in...
Dubai Airports discusses 2017-2025 plan with its strategic partners
Strategic partners are on top of Dubai Airports priorities regarding its strategic plan 2017-2025 to achieve their aspirations of making Dubai International Airport an international model in service and satisfying customers in compliance with...
From Emirates SkyCargo With Love | Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777-F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day.
The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft...
Passenger traffic at DWC surges 84.5% in 2016
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Tuesday.
Dubai's second international hub welcomed a...
Emirates slashes fares on routes to US, rekindling Open Skies tension
Emirates is cutting fares on US routes in a move likely to stoke fresh tensions with American rivals.
It comes just two days after Emirates announced it would start a new daily service from Dubai...
UAE needs to ‘open’ military airspace for commercial use, says expert
The UAE will have to open up more military airspace for civilian aircraft to help ease air traffic congestion and allow airports meet their targets, according to an aviation expert.
On Tuesday, Dubai Airports said...
Dubai Int’l growth seen slowing to 2025 due to capacity limits
Dubai International Airport, the hub for Emirates airline, expects passenger growth to slow over the next eight years due to capacity limitations, the operator's chief executive said on Tuesday.
The world's busiest international airport registered...
Nakheel to open new Avani hotel in Dubai
Dubai master developer Nakheel and Thailand’s Minor Hotels have signed a management agreement for a new 372-room hotel to be constructed at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai.
Under the agreement, signed by Nakheel chairman Ali...
3D-printed interiors for Etihad
Siemens, Strata Manufacturing and Etihad Airways will work together to develop the first 3D-printed parts for aircraft interiors in the Middle East and North Africa.
The partnership aims to revolutionise the aerospace industry, leveraging 3D...
Etihad CEO Hogan to Go as It Battles Losses at European Partners
Etihad Airways announced the exit of long-time chief executive officer James Hogan and will review the web of holdings he created in other airlines as the Persian Gulf company struggles with mounting losses from investments in Air...
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Manchester Airport to Dubai service to be improved
The service from Manchester Airport to Dubai that is run by Emirates is set to be boosted. From May 1st the airline will operate a third service to the United Arab Emirates destination every day. With the launch of a third daily flight, we've got Manchester covered morning, noon and night
