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New mini golf course unveiled at Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa

The luxury five-star hotel in Fujairah, Rotana Resort and Spa opened a mini golf course amidst the magnificent Hajar mountains and the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean in time for the upcoming season. Located near the kids’ club, kids and parents can play at the 300 sqm course every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. The child can learn self-control and perseverance to achieve great results and can burn around 300 calories per hour at the 6-hole course in a fun environment and friendly atmosphere. All ages are welcome to the new mini golf course where the cost of one hour is AED 50 including two putters and two balls, the cost of 30 minutes is AED 35 including two putters and two balls, and the cost of any additional hour is AED 15 including one putter and one ball. Guests can also enjoy their time at the large swimming pool that is now open until midnight till the end of September 2023 along with Sharkeys and pool bars serving tropical cocktails and fresh juices to the guests. The 1073 m2 swimming pool is 1.3m deep and features kids, babies, and adults parts with a slider for kids for a day full of fun and excitement. Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa includes impressive collection of diverse dining options comprising Waves Beach Restaurant, a trendy venue offering a dining experience to suit every occasion with a delicious à la carte dinner menu, and Mozaique which offers an expansive buffet with a vast range of international dishes. Bar Muda lounge bar and terrace is one of Fujairah’s most popular lounge bars where guests can have a good time with friends …

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SalamAir celebrates khareef season with non-stop flights from Fujairah to Salalah

SalamAir introduced non-stop flights between Fujairah and Salalah from last week. This new route brings the total number of destinations offered by SalamAir from Salalah to six, giving travellers convenient options to explore and enjoy the Khareef Season and beyond. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, the CEO of SalamAir, expressed excitement about the addition of this route, emphasizing the airline’s dedication to providing accessible and flexible travel choices for customers. With Salalah expecting a surge in tourism during the upcoming Khareef Season, SalamAir takes pride in offering flights to Salalah from their recently established Fujairah route. Now SalamAir connects Salalah to Muscat, Suhar, Madinah, Fujairah, Bahrain, and Calicut.

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SalamAir celebrates inauguration of non-stop flights to Fujairah

SalamAir commenced weekly flights to and from Fujairah starting yesterday. This expansion not only broadens travel possibilities, but also links customers from Fujairah through Muscat International Airport to a number of global destinations on SalamAir’s network. This marks a significant milestone for the Oman-based low-cost carrier as it expands its network and continues to offer affordable fares while adding tourist and regional-friendly destinations to its network. Passengers from Muscat can look forward to four weekly flights on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing easy access to Fujairah’s stunning scenery and rich culture, making it perfect for a quick getaway. Passengers from Fujairah now have options of non-stop flights to Muscat and onwards to over 39 destinations to choose from. SalamAir is committed to offering passengers a comfortable and enjoyable experience. “We are thrilled to offer our passengers more travel options as SalamAir continues to grow and expand our network,” said SalamAir CEO Captain Mohamed Ahmed. “We see Fujairah as an important destination for us with much potential for passenger movement, and we are proud to add it to our network giving customers from Muscat and Fujairah more choice, convenience, and value for money travel.” The event held at Muscat International Airport ushered passengers to Fujairah with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by welcoming them onboard the flight with the distribution of traditional Omani Halwa and Coffee. Media and Airport officials were delighted to be part of these connecting routes between Muscat to Fujairah. The inaugural flight to Fujairah was met with excitement and celebration as passengers from Muscat were welcomed with traditional Emirati hospitality upon arrival. The event was attended by senior officials from both SalamAir and Fujairah International Airport, who expressed their excitement …

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Fujairah joins SalamAir’s expanding list of destinations in the GCC

SalamAir  continues expanding its reach with the addition of a new destination to its network. Starting July 12th 2023, SalamAir will be offering weekly flights to Fujairah, UAE, with four flights a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fujairah is the latest addition to SalamAir’s growing list of destinations, offering travelers an exciting new opportunity to experience the unique culture, history, and natural beauty of the United Arab Emirates. The launch of this new destination comes in response to the rising demand for economical and practical air travel options among both leisure and business travelers. With the latest addition of Fujairah, SalamAir now serves a total of 39 destinations across 13 countries, making it one of the region’s fastest-growing value-for-money airlines. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, expressed his excitement about the new route to the airline’s network, stating, “The introduction of Fujairah to our destination network is part of our strategic plan to expand our reach within the regional routes we offer. We are certain that this new route will be a popular choice for all travelers, especially given the convenient connections from Fujairah to some of our most sought-after destinations on the network, and we look forward to welcoming our guests on board our flights to and from Fujairah.” Passengers can book their flights to Fujairah starting today through SalamAir’s website, call center, or their preferred travel agency. Visit www.salamair.com to book your next trip. You can also contact our customer service 24/7 at +968 2427 2222. With the addition of Fujairah, SalamAir continues its commitment to providing travelers with a range of affordable and convenient travel options while maintaining its focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Now, …

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Fujairah to attract 100,000 tourists with Qidfa development project  

The latest development project in the emirate of Fujairah is to develop the “Qidfa ” area aiming to attract 100,000 tourists annually by developing the tourism potential and introducing the distinctive capabilities that the region enjoys through the media to enhance its location as a tourist destination. The plan also works to launch 50 development projects for the region’s youth, in addition to training 200 youth and young women in various fields and sectors, in cooperation with a large group of strategic partners from the public and private sectors. In the government of Fujairah website, it further states that according to Emirates news the development paths of the “Qidfa” development plan attach great importance to youth by providing them with all means of support and enabling them to unleash their energies and raise their participation in various development paths. This path includes the establishment of commercial spaces and a local market for farmers and the development of innovative ways to market agricultural products to the people of the region in all emirates of the country. and its cities. The path of developing development projects is based on the construction of new pedestrian roads and bicycle paths between farms and linking them with the waterfront, in addition to developing the streets leading to the waterfront, and constructing car parks. In the course of village coordination, a tourist entrance will be built and guiding boards will be placed in all areas, in addition to renovating and unifying the side walls to create an attractive appearance and a tourist identity that reflects the unique natural capabilities of the region and highlights it as a tourist center. The path includes the development of the …

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Eastern emirate gets new upscale hotel with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City

The upscale hotel is located at the Al Taif Business Center; as soon as you arrive in the city, the property is attached to the Al Taif Mall. With 228 rooms, including 14 stunning suites and two restaurants, Bistro 1550 and Dura Café ready to welcome guests now, as well as the Street Culture bar, which is set to open in mid-2023. The 19-storey hotel provides city centre access with its proximity to the beach. It also provides a central point from which to explore Fujairah’s nature and some of the country’s most untapped areas of outstanding natural beauty. While Fujairah is a more traditional emirate, DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City embodies modernity and elegance with a nod to the locale. Vikram Jamwal, General Manager, said: “Putting the final touches to DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City has been a rewarding process. We know we have a world-class property that elevates the city’s accommodation and dining offering while bringing the warmth and care of our brand to the surrounding community and visiting guests.” “We’ve created a space that showcases the best of Fujairah as a vibrant port city while honouring the traditions of the community. We’re a place for people to come together, be it for meetings, important occasions, or simply to grab a coffee with a friend and indulge in one of our famous DoubleTree Cookies.” DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City forms part of the Al Taif complex on Al Maktoum Road and sits adjacent to Fujairah International Airport, which is a plane spotter’s haven. So, whether visitors are there for business, shopping, leisure or merely a getaway from the west coast, the hotel offers something for everyone. Bistro 1550, …

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Emirates expands in the Northern Emirates with the opening of its first retail sales office in Fujairah

Emirates has opened the doors of a new retail sales office in Fujairah, further expanding its presence in the Northern Emirates and offering more convenience to customers wishing to book their next trip. Located in Al Ghilaila Building, overlooking the Fujairah corniche, the new office was inaugurated by senior Emirates and dnata commercial and sales executives, in a ceremony attended by local government representatives. To celebrate the airline’s expansion in the Northern Emirates, Khalid Bel Jaflah, Emirates’ Divisional Vice President, UAE; Shaz Peshimam, Senior Manager Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Khalid Hassan, District Manager Northern Emirates were joined by dnata representatives including Simon Woodford, Vice President, Global Air Services and Distribution, dnata Travel Group, along with Yaser Rashed Mohammed Rashed from Fujairah Police, and Esmaeil Al Boloushi, General Manager, Fujairah International Airport, for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Emirates has worked in partnership with dnata Representation Services as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Fujairah for the past three decades. The opening of the first Emirates retail sales office in the emirate represents a focus on expansion to offer more first-hand support to the airline’s avid traveller base. Significant investment has been made in equipping the new, conveniently located office, for a comfortable and more relaxed environment for Emirates customers wishing to walk in, book their travel, or speak to a sales agent to plan their next journey. The new retail sales office covers 68 square metres and features four customer service counters dedicated to flight reservations, ticketing, and general customer enquiries. The contact details for the Emirates retail sales office in Fujairah are: Address: Al Ghilaila Building shop 5 & 6 Office opening hours: Mon – Thu & Sat …

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100,000+ customers from 78 countries check into OYO since its launch in UAE

OYO Hotels & Homes welcomed over 100,000 guests from 78 countries across 14 properties and 20 homes in the UAE, since its launch in April last year. With this lease and full inventory control model, OYO currently manages 1,300 rooms within these properties in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah and is set to touch 12,000 rooms by 2020. Since the first 9 months of its launch, the hotel chain has received guests from within the UAE, which accounted for 45.73 per cent of their guests and the remaining from countries such as India, Oman, Saudi Arabia, France, Russia, United States, Australia, Italy, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mauritius and United Kingdom, among several other counties. OYO aims to grow its market share through its ‘Manchise’ business model — a unique business model that combines the best of management contract and franchise agreement. Through this model, OYO aims to grow its footprint within the two-, three- and four-star hotels in the UAE.  With nearly 15.8 million overnight visitors in 2017, Dubai retained its ranking as the fourth most visited city in the world for the fourth year in a row, according to Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index. Dubai was ahead of Singapore, followed by New York, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Istanbul, and Seoul. Manu Midha, Regional Head — Middle East, OYO Hotels & Homes, said, “OYO has now grown to become a preferred choice for several nationalities across the globe due to its ideal location, quality and also the price point. At the moment, we have touched around 78 countries and we are going to take this number higher due to the upcoming EXPO 2020. With 190 nations already signed up, we are confident that our …

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Another 5-star from Eagle Hills to Fujairah

Abu Dhabi based developer Eagle Hills has announced plans to complete building its second five-star hotel in Fujairah named the Palace Fujairah Beach hotel by 2019. Currently, they are building The Address Fujairah Resort and Spa. The Palace Fujairah Beach hotel will have 162 rooms, a health club, cafes and restaurants and meeting room facilities. Alongside it, Eagle Hills is building a gated residential community featuring 84 villas and town houses, which will be the first residential development in Fujairah city with direct access to the beach. The developer said that the site is an 8-minute drive from the local airport and 25 minutes from the border with Oman.

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Lemon Tree to expand into UAE

Lemon Tree Hotels is all set to cash in on growing Indian tourist and corporate travel to the UAE, as it plans to operate eight properties in the next three years in the region. The company will be opening a mix of hotels and serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Dubai, where it expects to operate its first property. According to Rattan Keswani, Deputy Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels, they are trying to harness the spending power of Indians through this development. Lemon Tree has tied up with the Sydney-based real estate agent Raine and Horne to open Lemon Tree properties in the region, including in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The company, which operates properties under the Lemon Tree and Red Fox brands, said the planned hotels would have between 60 and 100 rooms on average, and could include pool, spa and up to three restaurants. Lemon Tree Hotels is also looking at Sri Lanka and the Thai capital Bangkok. Sanjay Chimnani, MD, Raine and Horne, said it would be looking at neighbourhoods in Dubai such as Jaddaf, Business Bay, City Walk, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Jebel Ali and Jumeirah Village Circle to open more properties.    

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