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Cyprus Airways announced the resumption of its flights between Dubai and Larnaca starting 11 March, restoring a key connection between the UAE and Cyprus and offering travellers convenient access to one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations. Flights will operate daily until 30 May, after which the route will transition to the airline’s summer schedule with four flights per week. Cyprus is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for travellers from the UAE, offering a convenient gateway between Europe and the Middle East. With its strategic location, strong business links and Mediterranean lifestyle, the island appeals to both business travellers and visitors looking for a European escape. The decision to resume scheduled operations follows a careful assessment of the current situation in the region. The safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain Cyprus Airways’ highest priority, and the airline continues to closely monitor developments while working in coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure safe and reliable operations. During the past week, Cyprus Airways also operated repatriation flights from Dubai, assisting passengers who had been temporarily stranded due to recent travel disruptions. These flights enabled travellers to return home safely at a time when travel options were limited. “We are delighted to resume our flights between Dubai and Cyprus,” said Thanos Pascalis, CEO of Cyprus Airways. “Cyprus remains a highly attractive destination for travellers from the UAE, and we look forward to welcoming passengers on board once again while continuing to provide safe and reliable travel.” From beautiful beaches and historic sites to vibrant cities and cuisine, Cyprus provides a unique combination of relaxation and discovery. Flights are now available for booking through the Cyprus Airways website and travel partners.

Soon set to transform the skyline, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai will introduce a new benchmark in refined urban living. Tower 1 will house 145 hotel keys alongside 49 private residences ranging from two- to five-bedroom layouts. Tower 2 will present 42 exclusive three- and four-bedroom residences, offering elevated privacy and panoramic city views. Designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, the striking twin-tower development blends sculptural architecture with bespoke interiors inspired by the heritage of Baccarat. Perfectly positioned in Downtown Dubai, just steps from the financial district, the project offers seamless access to world-class retail, celebrated dining venues, cultural landmarks and vibrant nightlife. Together, the development promises an address defined by architectural distinction, curated luxury and an unparalleled lifestyle in the heart of the city.

Spanish luxury brand Gran Meliá has confirmed the opening of its new five-star property in Dubai in 2026. The highly anticipated hotel will rise on the tip of La Mer, occupying a prime double-fronted plot overlooking Port De La Mer Marina. The upper-luxury beachfront property will feature 140 metres of private beach frontage and uninterrupted panoramic sea views, positioning it among the most exclusive coastal developments in the city. Located within Dubai’s prestigious Jumeirah district, La Mer is renowned for its curated mix of retail, dining, hospitality and leisure attractions, making it a vibrant lifestyle destination for residents and visitors alike. The site also benefits from close proximity to Port De La Mer’s upscale residential apartments and is within short driving distance of Dubai’s key corporate hubs and leisure landmarks, reinforcing its appeal to both business and high-end leisure travellers.

Celebrating its fourth anniversary, it was shared that the Museum of the Future received five million visitors since its opening in 2022. One of the most iconic attractions with unique experiences for both domestic and international travellers. His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Museum of the Future, affirmed that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have made designing the future a shared global goal, uniting the world to create a better tomorrow by leveraging present and future opportunities, serving communities and ensuring the best for future generations. His remarks came on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Museum of the Future’s opening, as it approaches the milestone of five million visitors since its opening on the 22 February, 2022. The figure reflects the Museum’s expanding global presence and growing demand for its programmes and unique experiences. It also reinforces its status as a leading destination attracting visitors from diverse cultures and nationalities as well as a platform where great minds exchange expertise and transform forward-looking ideas into reality. “The Museum of the Future, which embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, by bringing together leading minds from around the world to ask the right questions and develop practical solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. Since its launch four years ago, the Museum has evolved into a thriving knowledge-based ecosystem that turns ideas into programmes, dialogues and experiences that inspire, equip and serve as a laboratory for practical solutions to tomorrow’s challenges,” said Al Gergawi. “The Museum of the Future bridges thought and experience, dialogue and application. It has …

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton The Walk, Dubai, a reimagined property perfectly positioned between Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), offering an urban, spacious, and family friendly experience for guests who want to live, stay, and explore one of Dubai’s most vibrant districts. With 361 refreshed rooms and apartments including multibedroom options ideal for families and long stay travellers the hotel blends Sheraton Hotels & Resorts’ timeless sense of community with a bright, modern design. Guests can enjoy enhanced guest rooms, redesigned bathrooms and revitalised public spaces and facilities, including a swimming pool, fully equipped gym, meeting rooms, and the Sheraton Club Lounge. Dining and social options include Fogueira Restaurant & Lounge, which delivers authentic Brazilian flavours with live entertainment; Speakeasy Bar offering hearty bites, music, and sports screenings; Jones the Grocer providing gourmet all day dining; and &More by Sheraton serving beverages and casual bites in a welcoming social hub.

Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures. The city ended the year by welcoming more than 2 million visitors in a single calendar month for the first time in December, building strong momentum heading into 2026. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said the remarkable annual performance of the city’s tourism industry reflects the strategic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the ambitious goals set out in the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. “Dubai’s strong tourism growth momentum has been driven by the leadership’s commitment to building a city that connects the world, creates opportunity, and offers distinctive and enriching experiences for global travellers. By further enhancing the city’s exceptional infrastructure and forging strong global partnerships, we continue to consolidate Dubai’s emergence as one of the world’s most sought after destinations. Dubai’s success also reflects the city’s diversity, cultural vibrancy, and its ability to continuously evolve its tourism and hospitality offerings. Through close collaboration between all stakeholders, we are focused on driving greater innovation and raising service excellence across the tourism ecosystem.” “The tourism sector is one of the key drivers of economic diversification and sustainable growth, in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic …

Spanning one million square metres and featuring a lake covering more than a quarter of a million square metres, Al Layan Oasis project aims to showcase the beauty of the desert environment while promoting sustainability and quality of life for residents and visitors alike. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Al Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate. Speaking on the occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that Dubai’s urban development is driven by a commitment to creating a sustainable environment and the highest quality of life for people. He added that this is achieved through an integrated model that places people at the centre of planning by combining high-quality infrastructure, efficient services, and responsible resource management, enabling Dubai to consolidate its position among the world’s leading future-ready cities. Al Layan Oasis forms part of a package of initiatives under the Blue and Green Roadmap 2030, recently launched by Dubai Municipality. The roadmap advances Dubai’s approach to investing in nature to enhance wellbeing, as part of a broader vision to create an urban environment that balances sustainability, liveability, and quality of life, supported by projects valued at more than AED4 billion. The project also complements the Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Plan, which seeks to preserve natural landscapes while providing services and facilities that enhance the lives of residents and create a distinctive tourism experience across the emirate. It further supports the objectives of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin …

Emirates and Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers. Beyond the 13 cities in Nigeria* already available for Emirates passengers on Air Peace’s network, the enhanced interline agreement now enables travellers to connect with Banjul in Gambia and Dakar in Senegal, both via Abidjan; and with Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia, both via Accra. The additional gateways allow more passengers in Africa to access Emirates world-class product and services, and vast global network. The agreement allows Air Peace to connect its extensive West and Central African route system into Emirates’ hub in Dubai, and on key destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted, Abidjan, Accra and, of course, Lagos. With huge demand for travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, providing Air Peace passengers with increased choice, flexibility, and global reach. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand our footprint across more of Africa, creating new opportunities for people to fly better with Emirates, while helping international tourists explore more of the region, via Lagos. We remain committed to working with strategic partners such as Air Peace to further strengthen Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors.” Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Peace, said: “This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace’s strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets. By combining our strong regional presence with Emirates’ extensive international network, …

As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from 2 April. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Emirates’ flight EK330 will depart Dubai at 12:45hrs, arriving in Manila at 1:25hrs the next day. Emirates’ return flight EK331 will depart from Manila at 3:25hrs, arriving in Dubai at 8:25hrs. All times are local. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. With this expansion, the airline will offer greater choice and enhanced connectivity for corporate travellers, marine customers as well as the large Filipino diaspora across Emirates’ global network, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, United States, Kuwait, Germany, France, Netherland, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal and South Africa. The new flights also provide shorter connections from and to Canada, United States, as well as the late morning European departures including Milan, London, Budapest and Athens via Dubai. Travellers to and from Manila will benefit from Emirates’ award-winning service and industry-leading products in the air and on the ground across all classes, with regionally-inspired dishes and complimentary beverages and the airline’s ice inflight entertainment system which offers more than 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment in over 40 languages including Tagalog, featuring movies, TV shows, and an extensive musical library along with games, audio books and podcasts. Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or via both online and offline travel agents as well as Emirates’ retail stores. An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft can carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo in its bellyhold …

Emirates will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the only year-round, direct link between Finland and the UAE, and unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. The service will operate with Emirates’ newest aircraft type, the A350, bringing its latest products and highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin to Finland, from the inaugural flight. Emirates flight EK167 will depart Dubai at 08:45hrs*, arriving in Helsinki at 14:55hrs*; the return flight, EK168 will depart Helsinki at 16:45*, landing in Dubai at 00:20* the following day. The flight schedule has been optimised to ensure smooth onwards connections, offering convenient access to and from key destinations across East and Southeast Asia such as Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei; comprehensive connectivity across West Asia and popular Indian Ocean points; African destinations including Cairo, Cape Town and Johannesburg; major hubs across the Middle East and GCC including Damman, Riyadh, Muscat and Kuwait City; and all five Australian cities on Emirates’ network, as well as connections from Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “The Dubai-Helsinki route is an exciting expansion on our global network. There is already strong demand between Helsinki and Dubai, with travellers connecting through our other Nordic gateways, so introducing direct, year-round connectivity is a natural next step, making the flight seamless and non-stop, while introducing more premium travel options to market. In addition to better serving current demand, we see potential to attract travellers who may have previously opted for alternative …