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Oct 19, 2015 | Contributor: Eric RosenAlthough Dubai has become a major international travel hub in recent years—thanks to the exponential expansion of Emirates’ fleet and route network—most travelers seem just to spend a single night in the United Arab Emirates en route to somewhere else. However, just a 90-minute drive from Dubai’s glittering skyscrapers, extravagant malls and see-and-be-seen culture lies in one of the world’s most secluded, under-the-radar luxury destinations: Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. ... Read More |
Aug 6, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoLately it seems as if every time we turn around we’re learning about a new hotel opening in Dubai. This time its Bulgari who is setting its sights on the Middle Eastern destination for 2017. The United Arab Emirates property will be the fashion brand’s fifth hotel. ... Read More |
Jul 31, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIf you’re a hotelier wanting to make a bold statement, you open a property in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates destination is just the place to plant your roots when your audience is the one percent. Especially because everything there is bigger, better and more luxurious—a veritable playground for the rich and famous. ... Read More |
Jul 1, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoJumeirah is already a world-renowned brand known for its extravagant hotels and ultra-luxe experiences. This June, they made their hotels a little bit sweeter by the introduction of their newest rewards initiative. Jumeirah Sirius is a loyalty program designed to recognize repeat travelers and acknowledge them with exclusive perks. ... Read More |
Jun 10, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico“Dubai may be home to the world’s most outrageous skyline but Dubai’s desert dunes and historical creek are where you’ll find its soul,” writes filmmaker Rob Whitworth when discussing his three-month exploration in the UAE city. With help from Dubai film, Whitworth created a three-minute video entitled Dubai Flow Motion which captures the sights and sounds of the destination through hyperlapse and infinite-zoom techniques. ... Read More |
Apr 3, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamLast Saturday, Ritz-Carlton properties around the world went dark at 8:30 p.m. in support of Earth Hour, founded by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF). Each hotel turned off non-essential lighting during the hour, and participated in their own unique way for the annual event. ... Read More |
Feb 2, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoYou've got two weeks to get your Valentine’s Day plans figured out; and luckily, plenty of hotels across the globe have put together some very special packages to celebrate the holiday. This year, we're thinking it's time to really go all out for your Bae, right? If you find yourself consistently using your heart-eyed emoji, then scroll through these seven hotels to find the perfect package for you and your darling. ... Read More |
Dec 23, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichOne of our favorite watch brands, Breitling, has released a pretty dramatic video on their YouTube channel, showcasing their British Wingwalkers soaring about super iconic locations in Dubai—including Atlantis hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa. ... Read More |
Aug 12, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamFloating restaurants and hotels are hardly a new concept, but it's a little more unusual for an esteemed luxury yacht brand to be the name behind such projects. Sunreef Yachts was approached by a couple customers to create such custom made projects in London and Dubai and considering their reputation for some of the finest luxury catamarans, the customers knew exactly what to expect. ... Read More |
Jul 28, 2014 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffThere seems to be no end to the market for luxury properties in Dubai, especially along the glittering palm-tree shaped Jumeirah Beach peninsula, where Four Seasons has just announced it will open its newest property on November 1, 2014. For those who wish to be among the hotel’s first guests, reservations are now open for arrivals beginning December 1, 2014, with special offers available for stays between December 1 and February 28. ... Read More |
Jun 24, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIt’s pretty hard to miss Burj Al Arab in Dubai; one, because it is the only structure sitting at the end of a curving causeway that connects it to the mainland, and two, because it is shaped like a sail off the Persian Gulf coast. While the building itself is stunning, the property is just as notable and is consistently voted one of the world's most luxurious hotels. ... Read More |
Mar 12, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe fine dining scene in the Emirates is about to get a major boost thanks to a special High Table dinner that is being set up on the Burj Al Arab helipad, around 695 feet above the Arabian Gulf. ... Read More |
Dec 18, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreSofitel has brought their flair for sophisticated French hospitality to popular destinations all over the world, most recently landing in Dubai and Bali. Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa opened its Polynesian-themed hotel in July 2013 and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort—the brand’s first Indonesian property—is set to open on December 20, 2013. ... Read More |
Nov 19, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreIn an effort to hasten the completion of three- and four-star properties in Dubai, the government has offered financial motivation to the hotels’ investors. It was announced in September that qualified hotels will be able to forgo the usual 10 percent Municipality Fee collected on the room rate each night they are occupied. ... Read More |
Oct 24, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreDuring the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia on October 1, the new e-Tuk was unveiled to the masses. Already used around the world, the upgraded version of the three-wheeled rickshaw will now be employed at The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai as transportation around the property in place of the typical golf cart. ... Read More |
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