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Stage is set for ‘Eid in Dubai’ celebrations
A Dino Live Exhibition at Dubai Festival City takes visitors on a journey of dinosaurs through an exhibition, shows, character meet and greet, merchandising stands, and food stalls themed on dinosaurs and the Jurassic age.
Dubai gov’t says ‘options open’ for 2010 bond issue
Dubai’s government will keep its options open for a potential sovereign debt issue later this year but it is not under pressure to do so, its finance chief said late on Sunday.
Life in Ramadan 27.08.10 to 1.09.10
The Story of Islamic Art in 99 Objects Curated with Zayed University, this brilliant exhibition is historical, educational and captivating. Farhad Farjam’s extensive private collection is a joy to behold. A must-see during this special time of year. Daily until September 15, 10am-8pm, Saturdays 12pm-8pm, closed Fridays, Farjam Collection@DIFC, Gate Village 4, Dubai, 04 323 0303
Dubai leads growing halal travel market
The Al Jawhara Garden Hotel in Deira is the only hotel in the world to earn seven points on the Crescentrating hotel grading system, which marks hotels on a scale of one to seven according to the availability of halal food as well as prayer rooms and mats – and the non-availability of forbidden items like alcohol and adult TV channels.
Shining a light on green technology
Tom Lord, hotel manager of InterContinental Dubai Festival City – which has just installed LED lighting from Philips – says now is the time to invest in environmentally friendly technology. “We are all moving towards awareness of the environment and the fact that there do need to be some changes, but also the fact that there are some fantastic green solutions out there right now means that you would be crazy not to look in to them,” he adds.
Dubai gears up for Eid festivities
“A Dino Live Exhibition at Dubai Festival City takes visitors on a journey of dinosaurs through an exhibition, shows, character meet and greet, merchandising stands, and food stalls themed on dinosaurs and the Jurassic age,” he added.
Plans to expand Dubai’s water taxi service to neighbouring emirates
The minimum fare for a water taxi is Dh50 for a ride across Creek Park. The fare can touch Dh570 for journeys from Dubai Festival City to the Jebel Ali Hotel and Spa. Those costs compare with boat cruises run by private operators who charge upwards of Dh200 per person for a two-hour ride and private charters that can cost as much as Dh3,000 per hour.
The right ingredients
Top beverage professionals met up at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City this month, to share some honest advice on exactly what it will take to bring the Middle East bar industry up to international standards. On top of the effects of the downturn, it’s the summer, so people go away, and there are fewer tourists because of the weather. It’s a difficult time of year; I think quarter four is the focus for most operators.
