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Articles tagged “dubai”

Hotels

Developer of world’s tallest tower is going to build another hotel in Dubai

Even though there's no word on how high the tower will go, the announcement is a firm indication that Dubai's real estate market is recovering after its near-collapse three years.

Airlines

Dubai is the real winner in Qantas Airways’ deal with Emirates

In addition to cutting British Airways out of a route into Australia, the move Dubai also cuts Singapore out of long-haul routes between Europe and Australia.

Airlines

Dubai airport crosses 5 million mark; Emirates-Qantas deal could be big boost

Dubai is the biggest emerging hub of international traffic, and the newest Qantas-Emirates deal will surely be a big boost to these numbers

Tourism

Dubai can be cheap: 5 ways to see it for free

Just because Dubai is in debt to Abu Dhabi doesn't mean you have to follow its lead and be in debt to it. These five activities offer a few options for seeing the city for next to nothing.

Airlines

Gulf’s airlines expanding global network, thanks to sovereign wealth

Like we've said before, at some point in the medium to long term, the world will be owned by a combo of Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish airlines, as they look to expand globally.

Airlines

Dubai International Airport sees 14% jump in traffic in the first half of 2012

Over the past decade Dubai has risen from an airport few could place on a map to one that most long-haulers get excited about transiting through. Expect it to grow even more as its main competitors have maxed out their real estate options.

Hotels

Dubai hotels to increase city’s supply of rooms by more than 20% over next two years

After almost collapsing in a financial crisis in 2009, Dubai has clawed its way back and is now acting as if it would like to reclaim its position as the Gulf's most dynamic business center.

Hotels

Queen Elizabeth 2 will become a floating hotel in Dubai in 18 months

It's difficult to see how tiny hotel rooms in an old ship will be able to compete with the rooms you'll find in Dubai's cutting edge and light-filled luxury hotel properties.

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Emirates expands service to Spain with new Barcelona route

Direct connections to Dubai are seen as opportunities now in in a struggling Europe, and Emirates knows the power it has in its route map.