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Qatar flights to bring Kazakh tourists

With a target to attract over six million international visitors a year by 2030, Qatar Tourism (QT) has partnered with Kazunion, one of Kazakhstan’s largest tour operators, to operate four commercial charter flights a week from two cities in Kazakhstan (Almaty and Astana) to Qatar via FlyArystan from January to …

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Dubai, the global hub for superyachts

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) announced upgrades to marina facilities, new legislation, cruising permit extensions, the expansion of professional yachting and maritime academies for new industry talent, and more seamless processes for obtaining charter permits, further amplifying Dubai’s appeal as a global superyacht hub. TT Bureau Dubai’s position …

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Singapore welcomes 42k UAE visitors

Middle East continues to be an important market for Singapore, as it is a popular family leisure destination, as well as a world renown MICE hub. At a recent event hosted by Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board it was revealed that travellers from the UAE had been on the …

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Gearing up to welcome Chinese visitors

China is an important source market to the UAE. Already the travel between UAE and China has been on the rise, especially business travel. With Etihad and Emirates announcing additional flights to both Beijing and Shanghai due to the high demand, it’s a positive comeback after over two and a …

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Dubai gets new tourist site

In its attempts to woo more visitors, UAE recently unveiled its latest attraction, The Viewing Point, in Dubai Creek Harbour, which provides the visitors a spectacular sight of the city. TT Bureau The eye-catching, 70-metre structure spans out over Dubai Creek, with a 26-metre cantilever projecting out over the water …

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Sharjah’s light fest returns

One of the most visited touristic attractions in the emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah Light Festival returns with the Light Village running from 2nd to 19th February and the light festival shows to be organised from 8th to 19th February. Shehara Rizly H.E. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa – Chairman – …

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A new world of luxury

Luxury is a way of life for the Middle Eastern traveller. However, it exceeded its limits during the time of the pandemic taking a whole new outlook. TRAVTALK speaks to half-a-dozen leaders from the industry to know how the luxury travel industry has shaped up in the recent years and …

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Sindalah, the luxury island

His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors, announces the first luxury island destination in NEOM. TT Bureau A main gateway to the Red Sea offering bespoke nautical experiences, Sindalah is expected to start welcoming guests to enjoy its …

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Lunar experience in Dubai

Dubai will once again wow the world with its latest project, Moon World Resorts, which will introduce a new experience to the visitors, says Michael R Henderson, Co-Founder, Moon Resorts. Shehara Rizly Could you share about the Moon World Resorts? MOON is a contemporary, fully integrated, luxurious, technology driven, unique …

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