Two children under 16 with every family travelling to Dubai on Emirates Airline in the summer can claim free flights, free meals, hotel stays and entrances to attractions, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said yesterday…
The average family of four from Europe could save as much as £3,000 (Dh16,840) by taking advantage of the offer, according to one calculation.
The popular food festival loved by Dubai foodies is on its second day today and will be running till Saturday, March 20. It features live cooking by a number of renowned chefs with live music playing in the background. The daily timetable with details are available here. Some of the best restaurants in Dubai are participating in this event.
It is being held at Main Entrance A near the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City. The tickets are cheaper if bought in advance than at the door. For more information, please have a look at the above website.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has given the go ahead for VoIP phone calls to be allowed in the UAE, but only four companies have the license to offer these services – Etisalat, du, and the satellite firms Thuraya and Yahsat.
Skype which arguably is the most popular among consumers, is still banned and can enter the market only in partnership in one of the above license holders.
It remains to be seen whether these services will provide the low cost telecommunications expats are eagerly waiting for.
It seems the 5 – 15% services charges, that we are often hit with while eating out, is illegal after all. Only restaurants and cafes operating in hotels are allowed to add these charges to the bill. Which is good news for those of us who dine out frequently, as we get to decide how much we would like to tip, and who knows it may help improve the quality of service as well.
Dubai has been in the limelight ever since the highly anticipated opening of the world’s tallest tower was announced. The unveiling of the tower was watched and admired by thousands around the globe.
The height was revealed on a counter in the opening ceremony – 828Â meters. By no means a small feat, especially for a small city like Dubai, it was a proud moment for citizens and expatriates alike.
Dubai is set to make history today, with the opening of its very own superscraper and the world’s tallest building Burj Dubai scheduled to open at 8pm.
Major General Mohammad Eid Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency Department at Dubai Police told Gulf News: “His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum orders the opening of the gates for the public to the opening ceremony of Burj Dubai…Now we are going to open three gates for the guests and public – the north entrance of the Burj, the south entrance from Souk Al Bahar and one through Dubai Mall.” Keep reading →
London Business School, which set up it’s Dubai campus a couple of years ago at the DIFC continues to see strong growth and interest for its Dubai-London Executive MBA program. The only institution of its caliber to set up in Dubai, LBS has taken significant strides to ensure its Dubai campus are world-class and the learning experience parallels that in the London campus. The Dubai-London eMBA is now offered in two intakes every year – September (SEMBA) and January (JEMBA). Here’s a recent video from LBS about the Dubai-London Executive Masters program:
For more information and contact details, visit www.london.edu
There has been a shift in the marketing strategy used by hotels in the region, with more and more hotels turning to the popular social networking sites such as twitter and facebook to attract more guests.
According to a recent survey, a third of twitter users from the Middle East and North Africa region had purchased a product or service based on recommendations by fellow “tweeters”. This goes to the show the huge potential these sites have for hoteliers looking to promote a brand within a large segment of the population - that too for free.
Dubai’s favourite beach bar, Barasti (Le Meridien Mina Seyahi on Jumeirah Beach Dubai) has launched what it calls it’s “biggest promotion ever”. It certainly sounds like it! Check out the details from the official press release:
How to play – Barasti Big Deal
Barasti Big Deal is our biggest promotion ever! We’ve teamed up with Dubai’s favourite radio station – Dubai 92, African and Eastern and Time Out to bring you the ultimate game of chance.
Want to eat and drink at Barasti for free for a whole year? Here’s how you can get your hands on what will soon become one of Dubai’s most prized possessions – a Barasti Big Deal T-Shirt!
Have you got what it takes to be Mr or Mrs Barasti? With every bottle of Corona you buy at Barasti this October, you’ll receive a scratch card which entitles you to enter into a draw to win a ‘Barasti Big Deal T-Shirt’ and become 1 of 52 people that will be playing the biggest game of their lives! We’ll be picking a winner every day. Once you have won your T-Shirt you get to drink in Barasti for free for the duration of the promotion! The game is one of chance….where we play cards with you. From the 31st October to the 12th November we’ll be eliminating players from the pack – the longer you stay the greater the stakes. This is not just any game, this is a Big Deal!
So what are you waiting for? Buy a Corona at Barasti, listen to Catboy and Geordiebird on Dubai 92 every morning, buy Time Out Dubai or simply log onto www.barastibigdeal.com, do whatever it takes to enter!
Excited? We certainly are!
About Barasti Bar Dubai: Overlooking the Arabian Sea, Barasti at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is an award winning vibrant beach venue full of excitement. With great music, a delectable menu and delicious cocktails – it’s no wonder Barasti has become an icon of the Dubai social scene.
