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MENA

Dubai airport sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

DUBAI: A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator said...

Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:00pm

Travel

Americans’ cruise vacations to see slower growth in 2025, industry group forecasts

Nearly 19 million Americans are expected to go on cruise vacations this year, but passenger growth is likely to cool...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 02:21pm

Arts

Paris’ Louvre museum, in dire state, cries for help

PARIS: The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, has requested urgent...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 02:41pm

Travel

France holds off Spain as world’s tourist favourite

PARIS: Olympic host France retained its spot as the world’s top tourist destination in 2024 with 100 million...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 05:57pm

Travel

Pakistani passport fourth-worst in the world: Henley Passport Index

Pakistan is ahead of only Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan; UAE retains top 10 spot

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:41pm

Asia

Thailand tourism bounces back, with 35 million visitors in 2024

BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed more than 35 million international tourists in 2024, surpassing the government’s target,...

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:32pm

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CNN names scenic G-B among best places to visit in 2025

ISLAMABAD: The US-based broadcaster Cable News Network (CNN) has curated a list of 25 destinations including...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Travel

Rome’s Trevi Fountain restored in time for Jubilee year

ROME: A restored Trevi Fountain was unveiled on Sunday after more than two months of cleaning and restoration, part...

Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:50pm

Travel

Florence’s landmark passageway over Ponte Vecchio reopens to public

FLORENCE: A Renaissance-era raised passageway that connects Florence’s Uffizi Galleries to the Medici’s former...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:15pm

MENA

Dubai-Riyadh 6th busiest international travel route as Asian business hubs dominate

DUBAI: Asian business hubs dominated international flight traffic in 2024 with 7 of the top 10 international busiest...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am

Travel

Restoring Milan’s Duomo, one statue at a time

MILAN, Italy: In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project – a...

Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:38pm

Travel

Riding subway cars of 1930s New York, and dressing the part

NEW YORK: Nearly a century after the New York subway introduced its iconic “R1-9” fleet, the agency is putting some...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 02:55pm

MENA

Atif Aslam, Coldplay: Dubai set to welcome winter with live events, performances, shopping festival

From the highly-anticipated annual Dubai Shopping Festival to the seasonal Christmas markets and tree-lightings,...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 04:29pm

Travel

Paris clamps down on Airbnb to ease housing crunch

PARIS: Paris unveiled new regulations Thursday tightening restrictions on holiday apartment rentals, hoping to ease...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:06pm

MENA

Dubai: Heineken joint venture set to build Gulf’s first commercial brewery

DUBAI: A Heineken joint venture plans to build the Gulf’s first major commercial brewery in Dubai, the metropolitan...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:57pm

Travel

Thanksgiving travel period off to a record start

NEW YORK: Millions of Americans set to crowd into airports or hit the road on the Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:46pm

Arts

Tokyo debuts hand-built concrete tower

TOKYO: Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

Travel

Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

NEW YORK: Americans are expected to set a new record for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million to hit the...

Published 18 Nov, 2024 03:01pm

Travel

Greece’s ambitious ‘smart city’ by the sea takes shape

ATHENS: High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:18pm

Arts

Design Week concludes amid Dubai’s focus on attracting investment, strengthening local economy

Diverse fair featured representation from Palestine, Iran, India and UAE

Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:25pm

MENA

Dubai real estate developer DAMAC Properties launches luxury airline

DAMAC Air will offer journeys to coveted tropical destinations like Bali, Hawaii, and Maldives

Published 11 Nov, 2024 04:13pm

Travel

From Joan of Arc to wine cellar: Notre Dame in five dates

PARIS: As the mighty Notre Dame cathedral prepares to reopen its doors in a month’s time after a devastating fire in...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:23pm

MENA

‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today

Region's largest design fair to run until November 10 at Dubai Design District

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:44pm

Travel

Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway

NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

Arts

Qatar Museums set to exhibit Pakistani art by Sadequain, Ismail Gulgee, Rashid Rana

PM Shehbaz Sharif, The Amir of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani viewed the exhibit today

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:22pm

MENA

Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aims for AED 1 trillion market valuation

Dubai Land Department launched the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 on Tuesday, targeting doubling the sector’s GDP...

Published 30 Oct, 2024 10:39pm

Travel

Lost Mayan city with pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico

PhD student stumbled upon the site by accident

Published 30 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Travel

Cruise operators investing millions to develop their own private islands

NEW YORK: Major cruise operators are steering their ships - and millions of dollars in investments - into their own...

Published 29 Oct, 2024 05:49pm

MENA

Dubai, Abu Dhabi retain top spot for ease of entry for global talent

Both cities rank highest globally in attracting, retaining top talent by Kearney's Global Cities Index

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 08:29pm

Travel

London’s Canary Wharf sets sights on hotels to fill empty offices

LONDON: London’s Canary Wharf financial district wants to convert swathes of empty office space into other uses...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:35pm

Travel

Cipriani demands Venice tackle speeding boats and ‘damaging waves’

ROME: The owner of Harry’s Bar, a Venetian bar and restaurant frequented by Ernest Hemingway, has filed a legal...

Published 02 Oct, 2024 02:27pm

Travel

Around the world in three-and-a-half-years: Passengers set for inaugural voyage

Voyage will last 1,301 days, visiting all seven continents and stopping at 425 ports

Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:54pm

MENA

Dubai’s tourism sector thrives with hospitality industry matching demand

Dubai’s tourism sector continued to thrive as it welcomed a record 9.3 million overnight guests in the first half of...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 06:52pm

Travel

World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas

MARFA, Texas: It looks like any other 3D printer - except it’s the size of a crane and is, layer by layer, building...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:30pm

Luxury

World’s 50 best hotels 2024: Asia leads the way in hospitality

Capella Bangkok tops list, Dubai's Atlantis The Royal at 9th place

Published 19 Sep, 2024 06:30pm

Travel

London’s Oxford Street could go traffic-free under mayor’s plan

LONDON: London’s Oxford Street, home to some of the British capital’s most famous shops from Selfridges to Marks...

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 05:21pm

MENA

Dubai’s DXB airport tops Middle East ranking of most connected airports in the world: report

The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the most internationally connected airports in the world

Published 12 Sep, 2024 06:30am

Travel

Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 04:43pm

Travel

Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain

ROME: Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, one of its busiest monuments, ahead of an expected...

Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:03pm

Travel

Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

NEW YORK: A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels,...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:02pm

Travel

Spain’s crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels

Spain: Spanish authorities are encouraging the expansion of luxury hotels as they crack down on a surge in holiday...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:52pm

Travel

Sydney’s $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok

SYDNEY: Australia’s largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:05pm

Travel

Hauntingly high demand for Halloween spookiness at US theme parks

LOS ANGELES: Halloween has arrived earlier than ever at major U.S. theme parks, as major operators like Disney, Six...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 04:49pm

Travel

Buenos Aires ‘taxi dancers’ glide tourists through daunting tango scene

BUENOS AIRES: For many people, dancing the tango while on a visit to Buenos Aires is on the bucket list. The only...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 02:52pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries, Pakistan not on the list

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China,...

Updated 22 Aug, 2024 03:51pm

Travel

Extreme weather drives travelers to cooler destinations this summer

NEW YORK/LONDON/ATHENS: Florida resident Kathy Pafunda is reading books and perusing maps to plan a Norway getaway...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 02:52pm

MENA

Pakistan’s Independence Day to be celebrated in Dubai on August 11

Event at Dubai World Trade Centre is likely to draw 10,000 people

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:18pm

Travel

Montenegro’s Adriatic gem struggles with tourist influx

KOTOR, Montenegro: A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:52pm

Middle East

Dubai airport traffic sets new half-year record

DUBAI: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travellers, reached a...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:30pm

MENA

Ronaldo, Nadal’s second restaurant opens in Dubai

Toto will also be housed in Hotel Boulevard in downtown Dubai

Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:32pm

Travel

It’s a fish, it’s a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam’s canals

AMSTERDAM: A colourful parade of amphibious cars glided through Amsterdam’s canals on Thursday, but it was the last...

Published 03 Aug, 2024 12:36pm

Travel

Spain set for record tourist numbers in 2024 after first-half jump

MADRID: The number of foreign tourists in Spain jumped 13% in the first-half of 2024, putting the country on track...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:26pm

Travel

Venice to limit tourist groups to maximum of 25 people

ROME: Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the...

Published 31 Jul, 2024 04:22pm

MENA

Dubai: 7 indoor activities to beat the heat

Since the heat is showing no signs of respite, for those heading off to Dubai for a short break will be better off...

Updated 30 Jul, 2024 02:50pm

Travel

Greece’s ‘Instagram island’ Santorini nears saturation point

Greece: One of the most enduring images of Greece’s summer travel brand is the world-famous sunset on Santorini...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 05:21pm

Travel

Italy’s vintage trains lure tourists off beaten track

SULMONA, Italy: As it rolls across Italy’s central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:10pm

Travel

Pakistan remains among worst passports in the world, Singapore retains top spot

Pakistan's passport is only above Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan; UAE moves into top 10

Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:23pm

Travel

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says

BARCELONA: Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:21pm

Travel

Paris Mayor urges visitors to enjoy lifestyle as much as landmarks

PARIS: While every tourist since 1889 has marvelled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Olympic...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:17pm

Travel

Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events

PARIS: The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with events taking...

Published 22 Jul, 2024 04:14pm

Travel

In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism

PALMA, Spain: Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against...

Published 22 Jul, 2024 02:12pm

Travel

Fake luxuries supplant tradition in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

ISTANBUL: Cut-price branded perfumes and fake high-end handbags line the ornate alleys of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar,...

Published 18 Jul, 2024 04:31pm

Travel

Global cruise industry sees growing demand, wary of port protests

MADRID: The global cruise industry expects to carry 10% more passengers by 2028 than the 31.7 million who took...

Published 17 Jul, 2024 12:39am

Travel

Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros

ATHENS: The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private...

Updated 03 Jul, 2024 03:41pm

Travel

Crowd control at Japan’s Mount Fuji as hiking season begins

MOUNT FUJI, Japan: Mount Fuji’s summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat...

Published 01 Jul, 2024 02:07pm

MENA

From discounts to live performances: Dubai Summer Surprises launches largest edition

DUBAI: The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) – now in its 27th year – will begin today (Friday) and run until September...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 02:06pm

Travel

Americans seek out cooler destinations for July 4 travel as temperatures sizzle

Heat warnings have made Americans rethink their July 4th travel plans and triggered a rush to cooler vacation spots,...

Published 26 Jun, 2024 01:59pm

Travel

Sunbed wars: Greece tries to rein in beach chaos

PEFKOCHORI, Greece: The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on...

Published 25 Jun, 2024 05:49pm

Travel

Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028

BARCELONA: Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to...

Published 22 Jun, 2024 02:26pm

Travel

Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams

TORONTO, Canada: As travellers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com’s internet safety boss says watch out...

Published 20 Jun, 2024 02:28pm

Arts

The high-tech art lab hidden underneath the Louvre in Paris

PARIS: It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armoured doors, buried underground below the Louvre in...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 05:39pm

Travel

Global airlines bet on India travel boom

DUBAI/NEW DELHI: Global airlines are launching new flights and expanding schedules in India, betting the South Asian...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 02:51pm

Travel

Euro 2024 tourism to bring $1bn to Germany

Germany, the host of Euro 2024, can expect a 1 billion euro ($1.07 billion) boost to its economy thanks to foreign...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 01:46pm

Luxury

US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics

NEW YORK: Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as...

Published 13 Jun, 2024 05:09pm

Travel

Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea

ISLAND OF DELOS, Greece: A brief boat ride from the thrumming nightclubs of Mykonos lies the UNESCO heritage site of...

Updated 12 Jun, 2024 04:28pm

Movies & Music

‘Friends’ themed experience sets up permanent home in London

A themed experience based on the iconic television sitcom, ‘Friends’ is setting up permanently in London, reported...

Updated 11 Jun, 2024 05:16pm

Travel

Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden ‘snack bars’

TOKYO: Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a “snack bar”...

Published 11 Jun, 2024 02:22pm

Travel

Cuba woos Russians, Chinese to revive ailing tourist sector

HAVANA: Russian tourist Serguei Boyaryshnic wandered in awe among the pastel-colored buildings and cobblestone...

Published 10 Jun, 2024 04:41pm

Travel

Spain’s Disfrutar named world’s top restaurant by 50 Best

PARIS: Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar was named Thursday as the best in the world by the influential 50 Best list in...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:55pm

MENA

Pakistan being looked at ‘for future expansion,’ says top Emaar official in Dubai

DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a potential market for further expansion by an official at the Emaar Group as The...

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:12am

Travel

Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism

EDINBURGH: Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author...

Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:18pm

Travel

Pakistanis spent $2.19bn on outbound tourism in 2023, highest in six years: report

Number comes despite massive rupee depreciation and domestic economic crisis

Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:01pm

Travel

Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home

ISLA FUERTE, Colombia: On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally...

Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:50pm

Travel

With thistles and tartan, Dior pays tribute to Scotland in cruise collection

LONDON: French fashion house Christian Dior paid homage to Scotland at a catwalk show in a Perthshire castle, with...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 03:39pm

Luxury

Macau casinos play best hands to win over premium customers

HONG KONG: A change in the type of customers coming to Macau has seen smaller casino operators MGM China and Wynn...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:30pm

MENA

‘Most visited place on earth’: Emaar announces AED1.5bn expansion for Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall – the “most visited place on earth” in 2023 – is set to undergo an AED1.5 billion expansion, which will...

Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:09pm

Travel

‘Come back’: Champs-Elysees wants to win over Parisians

PARIS: The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with cafes and shops, connects...

Published 30 May, 2024 04:19pm

Travel

Cruise operators offer summer discounts as ships crowd the Caribbean, Alaska

NEW YORK: Cruise operators Royal Caribbean Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are discounting summer...

Published 30 May, 2024 01:13pm

Travel

Travelling over the summer holidays: 5 destinations to beat the heat

As record heat bears down on Pakistan, greener (and cooler) pastures are no doubt on everyone’s minds. With Eid...

Updated 29 May, 2024 04:51pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan ranked 101st out of 119 in WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index

Pakistan was positioned a lowly 101st out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index published...

Published 28 May, 2024 04:10pm

Travel

Qatar Airways adds world’s first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to fleet

It will begin commercial service in June

Published 24 May, 2024 03:42pm

Travel

Karachi ranked 918th out of 1,000 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index

New York, London, San Jose, Tokyo, and Paris top list

Published 22 May, 2024 05:31pm

Travel

New York-Dublin video portal reopens with ‘bad behaviour’ fix

DUBLIN: A live video portal linking New York with Dublin has reopened after being fitted with sensors that...

Published 22 May, 2024 04:09pm

Travel

Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover

ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists,...

Published 21 May, 2024 11:26pm

Travel

World’s largest sun canopy, monorail, tropical forest: first look at Dubai’s new airport

Visitors at the Airport Show in Dubai were treated to a detailed look at the world’s largest sun canopy and a...

Published 16 May, 2024 05:09pm

Companies

‘Less than last year’: Emirates Group employees get 20 weeks’ bonus after record profit

The Emirates Group has awarded its employees a bonus worth 20 weeks of their salary, reported Khaleej Times, citing...

Published 13 May, 2024 06:07pm

Travel

Faithful descend on Portugal’s Fatima to pray for peace as wars rage

FATIMA, Portugal: As wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere, tens of thousands of faithful prayed for peace on...

Published 13 May, 2024 03:07pm

MENA

Pakistan highlighted as ‘core part’ of Emirates’ strategy as Dubai’s annual Arabian Travel Market event concludes

DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a “core part” of Emirates’ growth strategy as the annual Arabian Travel Market...

Updated 11 May, 2024 10:52pm

Travel

Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship

ISTANBUL: Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to...

Published 10 May, 2024 05:50pm

Travel

Thailand’s famed Koh Phi Phi archipelago suffers water shortages after heatwave

BANGKOK: The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film ‘The Beach’ are facing a severe water...

Updated 09 May, 2024 07:25pm

Travel

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand

NEW YORK: Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to...

Published 08 May, 2024 02:17pm

Travel

Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism

HONG KONG: Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked...

Published 06 May, 2024 11:28pm

Travel

Backstage artisans keep Moulin Rouge kicking

PARIS: Even with the famous sails of its windmill gone, the Moulin Rouge never lets up: twice a night, 365 nights a...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:08pm

Travel

As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on holiday island of Capri

CAPRI, Italy: Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of...

Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:38pm

Travel

Condé Nast Traveler reveals its Hot List for 2024

The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai and The Guild restaurant were notable openings

Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:48pm

Travel

Need a US hotel for Graduation Day? Good luck

NEW YORK: If you think getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert or the World Series is tough, try booking a hotel...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:03pm

Arts

Venice’s 60th Biennale opens on humanity and the fragile planet

VENICE: Venice’s 60th Biennale international art show has opened its doors, exploring humankind’s relationship with...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:52pm

Travel

Eiffel Tower loses sparkle for Parisians ahead of Olympics

PARIS: The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:42pm

Travel

Doha dethrones Singapore as world’s best airport, Dubai comes in 7th place

Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 evaluates traveler experiences across different airport services and product key performance indicators

Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:34pm

Luxury

Newly-opened Soneva Secret is most expensive resort in Maldives

Rooms begin at $3,200 a night with rates going as high as $11,000

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:27pm

Travel

10 years in a row: Dubai International Airport named world’s busiest

For the tenth consecutive time, the Dubai International Airport (DXB) was named the busiest in the world for 2023 by...

Published 16 Apr, 2024 09:26pm

MENA

Dubai Food Festival 2024 set to begin April 19

11th edition will run until May 12 and offer chef experiences as well as its 10 Dirham Dish pop-up

Published 16 Apr, 2024 04:36pm

Travel

Ballet hails the return of water to Rome’s ancient Caracalla baths

ROME: The return of water to Rome’s ancient baths of Caracalla after more than 1,000 years was greeted on Friday by...

Published 13 Apr, 2024 02:47pm

Travel

What to eat in Lisbon: CEO of Magnolia Bakery

The next time you are nibbling on the guilty pleasure of a cupcake, feel free to blame Bobbie Lloyd. Lloyd helped...

Published 10 Apr, 2024 10:32pm

MENA

Hotels see up to 100% occupancy amid demand surge prior to extended Eid break in Dubai

Dubai is experiencing up to 100% occupancy across hotels along with a surge in short term rentals prior to an...

Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:32pm

Travel

What to eat in Montreal: Top Chef’s Gail Simmons

As a cookbook author and judge on Bravo’s hit television show ‘Top Chef’, Gail Simmons gets to sample cuisines from...

Published 05 Apr, 2024 02:07pm

Luxury

London’s Mayfair tipped to become ‘world’s most expensive address’

Prices of residences likely to pass current record of £175 million

Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:14pm

Travel

What to eat in Athens: Chef Jose Andres

NEW YORK: On any given day, it is hard to say where you might find chef Jose Andres. It might be at one of his...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:17pm

Travel

Big hotel chains and unbranded-hotel owners find they need each other

NEW YORK: Independent hotel operators and giant global chains are increasingly linking up in franchise agreements as...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 03:49pm

Arts

Cuban Art Factory, fostering 10 years of creativity, expression in Havana

HAVANA: For ten years, the privately-funded Cuban Art Factory in Havana has provided a space for local talent to...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 03:50pm

MENA

Hai Ramadan at Expo City Dubai, more markets to explore

Number of lively souks and markets will be set up across emirate

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 11:38pm

Travel

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia’s bitter divide

KARS, Turkey: Look at this stone bridge,“ said writer Vedat Akcayoz pointing to the crumbling stumps of a...

Published 19 Mar, 2024 03:43pm

Travel

Croatia’s tourist hotspot Dubrovnik seeks to reclaim city for locals

DUBROVNIK, Croatia: Croatia’s historic city of Dubrovnik aims to lure back locals priced out by high tourist prices...

Published 15 Mar, 2024 01:52pm

Travel

Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh – for the rich

PHNOM PENH: In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris...

Published 13 Mar, 2024 07:59pm

Travel

What happens to the coins tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain?

As visitors’ coins splash into Rome’s majestic Trevi Fountain carrying wishes for love, good health or a return to...

Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:06pm

Travel

Shake Shack chef takes the streets of Tokyo

TORONTO: Randy Garutti knows street food: He has been Shake Shack’s chief executive officer since its inception as a...

Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:03pm

Arts

‘Global cultural hub’: Art Dubai draws to a close

London-based Grosvenor Gallery cites interest in Pakistani art as 'robust'

Updated 04 Mar, 2024 11:15pm

Travel

Spain’s Seville plans to charge fee for visiting landmark square

MADRID: Tourists visiting the southern Spanish city of Seville may soon have to pay a fee to explore the wide,...

Published 27 Feb, 2024 02:12pm

Asia

Thai PM plans visa-free travel, concerts to boost tourism

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday his government plans to roll out more measures...

Updated 22 Feb, 2024 12:59pm

Travel

Dubai’s golden visa policy helping defy global office slump: report

Golden visas provide 'long-term horizons and predictability - the bedrock of decision-making for executives', says Bloomberg

Published 19 Feb, 2024 09:11pm

Middle East

Dubai airport passenger numbers top pre-pandemic levels in 2023

DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, registered a 31.7% increase in...

Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:35am

Asia

Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to...

Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:17am

Travel

For China’s new globetrotters, group tours are out and Northern Lights are in

SHANGHAI: Yuwei Zhangzou represents a new type of Chinese tourist. Last month, the Shanghai-based fashion influencer...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 04:52pm

MENA

Dubai sees record 17mn international visitors in 2023

Dubai saw an exceptional year in terms of tourism in 2023 as it received a record-breaking 17 million international...

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 12:07am

Travel

Swiss ski spot left snowless, deserted by mild January

VAULION, Switzerland: The once-popular ski runs of Dent-de-Vaulion in the Swiss Jura Mountains are now deserted as...

Published 03 Feb, 2024 01:24pm

Asia

Thailand records 2.74mn foreign tourist arrivals so far in 2024

BANGKOK: Thailand received 2.74 million foreign visitors from Jan. 1 to 28, up 40% year-on-year, the tourism...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:45am

Travel

‘Earth moves away’ as hot air balloons fly high above Swiss Alps

CHATEAU-D’OEX, Switzerland: Dozens of colourful hot air balloons dotted the near-cloudless sky above the Swiss...

Published 26 Jan, 2024 01:38pm

2024-01-20-02-05

Global tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN

MADRID: International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am

Travel

Tickets go on sale for Venice day trippers in trial scheme

ROME: Tickets went on sale on Tuesday for visitors wanting to see Venice from April as part of a trial aimed at...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 04:29pm

Travel

Winter weather snarls air, train travel across Germany

DUESSELDORF, Germany: Freezing rain in central and southern Germany grounded hundreds of flights and restricted...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 02:06pm

Movies & Music

Swifties’ enthusiasm for their idol’s tour boosts travel demand in Europe

Taylor Swift fans, commonly known as ‘Swifties’, are spurring massive air travel demand in Europe as they follow...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 06:56pm

Travel

Museum of the Future and Atlantis Aquaventure: Emirates offer free entry tickets on stay or stopover in Dubai

KARACHI: Emirates announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this winter. Starting from...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am

Travel

No snow: Tourists cancel holidays as Indian ski resorts run dry

SRINAGAR, India: A lack of snowfall has led to empty ski resorts and holiday cancellations in the Indian Himalayas,...

Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:19pm

Arts

‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’: Dubai Art Season 2024 gets under way

New season to feature Art Dubai, Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Quoz Arts Fest

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 07:58pm

Travel

Pakistani passport still fourth-worst in the world

Is ranked just ahead of Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan

Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:09pm

MENA

Dubai likely to join the ‘100 million passenger club’ in 2024: report

Dubai is one of several cities likely to join the ‘100 million passengers club’ in 2024, reported Khaleej Times on...

Updated 10 Jan, 2024 04:52pm

Travel

India-Maldives row escalates, agency suspends flight bookings to islands

COLOMBO/NEW DELHI: One of India’s largest travel platforms suspended flight bookings to the tourism-dependent...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 02:34pm

MENA

All-time record: Dubai Duty Free registers sales of over $2bn in 2023

Top five selling categories for the year were perfumes followed by liquor, gold, cigarettes & tobacco and electronics

Published 05 Jan, 2024 05:53pm

Travel

China sees robust travel, tourism demand during New Year’s Day holiday

BEIJING: Travel in China flourished over the three-day New Year’s holiday, with 135 million domestic tourist trips,...

Published 02 Jan, 2024 01:47pm

Travel

Travelling in 2024: 5 places worth considering

As we begin 2024 with a list full of resolutions, if travel is on top of that list, then its best to get a head...

Published 01 Jan, 2024 06:16pm

Movies & Music

Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

Travel

Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings

LONDON/MUNICH: Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:39pm

Travel

‘Sports tourism, train travel’: Conde Nast Traveler identifies biggest travel trends for 2024

Scoping planes, trains and automobiles, elite travel journal Conde Nast Traveler has marked a series of new...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 05:30pm

Europe

Festive food and fizz top Europeans’ Christmas shopping list

LONDON: Supermarkets in the UK and Europe are offering more own-brand festive food from roast duck to truffle...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:30am

Travel

Tourism sector vital pillar of Dubai’s economy: Crown Prince

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum says hospitality integral part of the Emirati cultural fabric

Published 15 Dec, 2023 05:08pm

MENA

From shopping to music: 10 events happening in Dubai this winter

From concerts by Ed Sheeran and Rahat Fateh Ali to Christmas markets and Marvel Universe Live, here's a curated list of the top upcoming events in Dubai

Published 15 Dec, 2023 11:10am

Travel

Romance, death and madness on the night train from Tolstoy to Bond

PARIS: The return of the sleeper train from Berlin to Paris is a reminder of the romance of railways that has long...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 07:04pm

MENA

Abu Dhabi emerges as new haven for the ultra-wealthy

Abu Dhabi has emerged a new wealth-hub for those looking to protect their assets in overseas locales, according to...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:16pm

MENA

Ralph’s Coffee set to open at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

Classic American designer Ralph Lauren’s namesake coffee shop, Ralph’s Coffee, is all set to debut in the UAE with...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 03:28pm

Luxury

Indian designer Manish Malhotra opens first global flagship store in Dubai Mall

Eminent Indian couture designer Manish Malhotra opened his flagship store in Dubai Mall within glitzy Fashion Avenue...

Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:45pm

Travel

Paris’ Louvre museum to hike ticket prices by 29%

PARIS: The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 01:29pm

Arts

France in one-year ‘battle’ to reopen Notre-Dame

PARIS: Workers at Paris’s emblematic Notre-Dame cathedral have one year, starting on Friday, to finish restoring the...

Published 05 Dec, 2023 04:26pm

Travel

Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

NEW YORK/BENGALURU: Next year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travelers across all income and...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 01:56pm

Travel

Travelling over the holidays: 5 destinations worth considering

As the winter holidays draw nearer, for those looking for a quick escape or a closer look at festive lights and...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 06:46pm

Travel

Karachi ranked fourth least-expensive city to live in: EIU’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey

Karachi was the fourth least-expensive city to live in, according to findings of the EIU’s Worldwide Cost of Living...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 06:41pm

Travel

Thailand to allow clubs, bars to stay open longer to boost tourism

BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:57pm

Travel

Italy is no country for young chefs

ROME: Like many young people growing up in Sardinia, Davide Sanna loved Italian cuisine and wanted to have a...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:51pm

MENA

Dubai: Burj Khalifa’s NYE fireworks set to thrill audiences

Record number of firing positions and pyrotechnic elements will be incorporated

Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:43pm

Arts

‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The exhibit is set to run until March 24, 2024

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

Luxury

Joby shows off electric air taxis in New York, targeting 2025 launch date

NEW YORK: Electric air taxis could be transporting passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan by 2025 - on...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 02:19pm

MENA

Dubai Design Week: 9th edition looks set to become global creative hub

The largest design fair in the region will take place from November 7-12 at Dubai Design District

Updated 06 Nov, 2023 04:25pm

Arts

‘Extraordinary’ museum of censored art opens in Spain

BARCELONA: A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:25pm

Travel

London ranked first, Dubai at 6th place among top cities to live and prosper in 2024

London, Paris and New York City completed the podium, while Dubai was ranked at sixth place among the world’s top 10...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:38pm

Travel

Abu Dhabi, Dubai among top destinations for ‘digital nomads’

Other cities in top ten include Singapore, Orlando, Houston

Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:33pm

MENA

UAE ‘key’ market for Lamborghini, Dubai boasts world’s largest showroom

The UAE has emerged as a “key market” for luxury carmaker Automobili Lamborghini as it focuses on customisation and...

Updated 02 Oct, 2023 05:10pm

MENA

Dubai named ‘world’s number one destination’ for second year running: TripAdvisor Awards

Gulf city tops the list, followed by Bali, London and Rome

Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:57pm

MENA

‘Untold Music Festival’ to debut at Expo City Dubai in February

Event will take place from February 15 to 18

Updated 26 Sep, 2023 07:32pm

Luxury

Here are some of the world’s 50 best hotels for 2023

Passalaqua, overlooking Lake Como, came out ahead in the first-ever edition of the World’s Best Hotels list, which...

Updated 21 Sep, 2023 09:39pm

MENA

Tiffany & Co.’s famed Blue Box Café set to open at Dubai Mall

Café to start welcoming guests in October 2023 and will be the fourth location globally

Published 20 Sep, 2023 02:32pm

Travel

7 luxury wedding venues Dubai has to offer as the season approaches

As we await the onslaught of better weather in the region, there is also looming, of course, the impending wedding...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:22am

Travel

Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites

ROME: A UNESCO committee has decided not to add Venice to the organisation’s World Heritage List in Danger,...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 01:18pm

Travel

Etihad Airways names Bollywood’s Katrina Kaif new brand ambassador

Etihad Airways has named Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as its new brand ambassador, the Abu Dhabi-based airline...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 05:14pm

MENA

Jan-Jun 2023: Dubai sees 52% YoY surge in Golden Visas

Dubai saw a 52% increase in the number of Golden Visas issued in the first half of this year, as compared to the...

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 05:20pm

Travel

Venice to start charging visitors entry fee next year

VENICE, Italy: Venice plans to experiment with an admission fee of 5 euros($5.35) for day trippers next year to try...

Published 06 Sep, 2023 01:31pm

Travel

Fall travel: 5 destinations worth considering

As summer ends and mundane routines set in, for those who missed out on the travel season, fall can be the escape...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 04:28pm

Luxury

Emirates Airlines has an exclusive invite-only tier for frequent fliers

Emirates iO presides over Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum Emirates Skywards memberships

Published 30 Aug, 2023 08:30pm

Travel

‘Revenge travel’ could be here to stay: Irish hotel chief

DUBLIN: The post-pandemic trend of people prioritising travel could be a more permanent change in consumers’...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 06:32pm

MENA

For the love of indoors and outdoors: Dubai has activities for all seasons

From the Burj Khalifa to the mega-malls and the recently-awarded Michelin-starred restaurants, Dubai has always...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 07:36pm

Travel

New York bagels: an evolving classic

NEW YORK: Bagels are as synonymous with New York as pizza and the Statue of Liberty. The ring-shaped bread has...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 05:44pm

MENA

Dubai best destination for hybrid workers: real estate firm Savills

Real estate firm Savills Plc named Dubai as particularly appealing to long-term remote workers after it ranked 20...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 04:33pm

Travel

Rising prices for travel do not appear to be curbing wanderlust

LONDON/CHICAGO/NEW YORK: The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of...

Published 09 Aug, 2023 06:17pm

Travel

Mystery in Dubai as mega-wheel stops turning

DUBAI: Two years ago, Dubai’s skyscraper-studded skyline welcomed a Ferris wheel touted as the world’s largest, but...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 02:05pm

Travel

UNESCO recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list

PARIS: The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 01:37pm

MENA

Glitzy Dubai hungry for culinary fame

DUBAI: French chef Renaud Dutel never thought his career would take him to the United Arab Emirates’ glam hub of...

Updated 26 Jul, 2023 02:18pm

Travel

Pakistani passport retains status as fourth-worst in the world

The Henley Passport Index released its rankings for Q3 2023

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

Luxury

Madrid joins race for high-spending tourists with bet on five-star hotels

MADRID: As pandemic travel restrictions began to ease in the spring of 2021 foreign tourists returning to Madrid...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 01:57pm

Arts

Istanbul’s ancient shoreline gets ultramodern museum

ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s museum of modern art moved Tuesday into a futuristic building overlooking the Bosphorus Strait...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 03:14pm

Travel

France pledges to combat ‘overtourism’

PARIS: Faced with surging numbers of visitors to historic landmarks and natural treasures, France wants to put a lid...

Published 20 Jun, 2023 05:37pm

Movies & Music

‘Netflix Bites’: Streaming service to launch pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles

The elevated dining experience will spotlight acclaimed chefs from popular Netflix shows

Published 15 Jun, 2023 02:15pm

Luxury

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez wears Pakistani designer Faraz Manan

Rodriguez wears several looks for recent interview with Harpers Bazaar Arabia

Updated 13 Jun, 2023 04:37pm

Travel

Dubai ranks third among top global cities, ahead of New York, London and Paris

The rankings for top 10 prominent global cities was released by The Economist

Published 10 Jun, 2023 04:55pm

Travel

Summer travel: 5 affordable destinations for Eid-ul-Adha holidays

As we hurtle through oppressing heat and the doom and gloom hanging over the country, there are the upcoming Eid holidays to look forward to

Published 08 Jun, 2023 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Actor Saboor Aly opens up about the importance of travelling alone, discovering new cities and cultures

Aly recently appeared on a travel podcast to speak about the importance of opening one’s mind

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 03:56pm

Luxury

‘World’s best restaurant’ to reopen in Spain as museum

ROSES, Spain: Spain’s elBulli, repeatedly voted the world’s best restaurant before it closed over a decade ago, is...

Published 07 Jun, 2023 01:41pm

Luxury

Jordan’s crown prince marries Saudi architect in royal ceremony

The wedding took place at Zahran Palace in Amman

Updated 02 Jun, 2023 05:27pm

Travel

Dubai, Doha, London among top cities where international travellers loved to splurge in 2022

World Travel and Tourism Council's list puts traveller-spending at whopping $29.4 billion in Dubai

Published 30 May, 2023 03:52pm

Movies & Music

Roll out the green carpet: Bollywood struts its stuff in UAE

ABU DHABI: Some of Bollywood’s biggest stars will walk the distinctive green carpet on Saturday as the UAE hosts the...

Published 27 May, 2023 02:54pm

Arts

London show explores sari’s 21st century reinvention

LONDON: The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian “fashion revolution,” with around 60...

Published 18 May, 2023 05:04pm

Luxury

Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya attend Bulgari event in Venice

Italian luxury jewellery brand, Bulgari showcased its new ‘Bulgari Mediterranea High Jewelry’ collection in Venice...

Published 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Travel

Alia Bhatt makes debut as Gucci’s global ambassador in Seoul

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made her debut as global ambassador for Gucci, attending their Cruise 2024 show staged in...

Updated 17 May, 2023 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with 'all killer, no filler' line-up

CANNES: The French Riviera city of Cannes was transformed into a playground for the film industry this week as the...

Published 15 May, 2023 06:18pm

Movies & Music

Faisal Kapadia, Bilal Maqsood to reunite for Dubai travel series

Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood, who gained fame together with their former band Strings, are going to be reuniting...

Published 29 Apr, 2023 08:22pm

Arts

Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management

NEW YORK: The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co’s flagship New York jewelry...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:06pm

Companies

Tiffany, now owned by LVMH, reopens on a Fifth Avenue in flux

NEW YORK: The splashy reopening of Tiffany & Co’s flagship store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 57th...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:06pm

Travel

Travelling over the holidays: 8 destinations worth considering

As we hurtle through the last half of Ramadan, there are upcoming Eid holidays to think about. Over the horizon...

Updated 07 Apr, 2023 05:30pm

Luxury

Wealth managers ramp up staff in Hong Kong to chase Chinese demand

HONG KONG: Wealth management firms are expanding operations aggressively in Hong Kong to meet pent-up demand from...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 01:46pm

Luxury

London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan

LONDON: London’s luxury retailers fear the city is losing its pull as a shopping destination, with tourists from the...

Published 15 Mar, 2023 01:24pm

Arts

Asian Institute of Fashion Design students exhibit thesis collection in Paris

The graduating class of 2022 at the Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), Iqra University, presented their ...

Published 06 Mar, 2023 05:45pm

Arts

Art Dubai 2023 opens with focus on the 'Global South'

Art Dubai is back and opened for previews on Wednesday, March 1. It will open to the public on Friday, March 3, and...

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

Travel

Perfect Valentine: Part of Croatia's heart-shaped island up for sale

GALESNJAK, Croatia: Part of Croatia's unique heart-shaped Adriatic islet nicknamed by tourists the Island of Love is...

Published 14 Feb, 2023 01:57pm

Travel

Travelling in 2023: 7 places worth considering

As 2022 comes to a close and Covid-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide, plenty of countries are gearing up to...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 06:49pm

MENA

Legendary Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer set to enthral audiences as part of Dubai Shopping Festival

A staple of the winter season in the emirates, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world’s longest-running retail...

Updated 24 Dec, 2022 12:39pm

Arts

Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior's passion for Japan

TOKYO: A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 09:15pm

MENA

Dubai sees tourism surge as 'diversified approach' helps it tap new markets

Dubai received 11.4 million overnight international visitors during January-October 2022, up 134% from the same...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 10:42pm

MENA

Deep Dive Dubai: the deepest swimming pool has cars, motorcycles and a toilet

Whether you’re an average swimmer who’s always dreamed of exploring the depths of the sea, or a certified and...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:23am

MENA

UAE's passport ranked world's best, Pakistan at fourth-worst

Passport Index, invented by global citizenship financial advisory services firm Arton Capital, puts Pakistan just ahead of Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan

Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:06pm

Arts

Art collective dares wealthy attendees to display their wealth

Installation at Art Basel Miami Beach is a working ATM that displays cash balances of anyone who uses it in real time

Updated 01 Dec, 2022 06:33pm

Travel

In Mexico, Aztec dig sets new records as royal mystery deepens

MEXICO CITY: An extensive cache of Aztec ritual offerings found underneath downtown Mexico City, off the steps of...

Published 24 Nov, 2022 03:09pm

MENA

Dubai’s ‘Global Village’ marketing executive lauds theme, design of Pakistan pavilion

Executive Marketing Director particularly excited about art shop set up by a Pakistani man who has a PhD in physics

Updated 24 Nov, 2022 04:05pm

MENA

5 things to do in Dubai as winter approaches

From BBQs at the Al Qudra Lake to football fan zones and Christmas markets, Dubai is the place to be this winter
Pakistani legends Abida Parveen (December 9) and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (December 29) can be caught live at the Coca-Cola Arena

Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:11pm

Luxury

Luxury yachts and 'real VIPs' as Dubai gears up for World Cup

To coax football fans, UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters

Updated 16 Nov, 2022 06:01pm

Arts

In verdant Vorarlberg, architecture draws inspiration from nature

DORNBIRN, Austria: Austria's verdant Vorarlberg region is a pioneer in sustainable design, attracting legions of...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 04:32pm

MENA

Dubai is showing rest of the world the metaverse is here

Emirates recently hosted the World Metaverse Show and the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, while companies at GITEX showcased tech in all its glory

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 02:10pm

MENA

Dubai's luxury property market heats up with Ambani's $163mn purchase

Mere weeks after a mansion on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah set a new record for the most expensive property to be sold in...

Published 20 Oct, 2022 11:41am

Travel

Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

DOHA: The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in...

Updated 19 Oct, 2022 10:22pm

MENA

'The Golden Canary': Sotheby's unveils record-breaking diamond in Dubai

Following a series of luxury reveals this year, Sotheby's unveiled another rare gem, 'The Golden Canary' — an...

Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:40pm

Companies

Fly Jinnah receives air operator’s certificate, operating licence

KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier, announced on Tuesday that it has received its air operator...

Published 12 Oct, 2022 08:14pm

Arts

Visions of creativity in Middle East youth art scene

BEIRUT: From a Lebanese student decrying government failures through art to a Palestinian teacher seeking escape in...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:51pm

MENA

Sotheby's Dubai set to exhibit $45mn of art, jewellery and watches

In a first for the region, Sotheby’s Dubai is all set to showcase $45 million worth of contemporary art, jewellery...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 01:22am

MENA

Top 7 easy-on-the-pocket eateries in Dubai

From Ravi Restaurant to Chin Chin, there's something for all tastes

Published 20 Sep, 2022 04:10pm

Travel

Britain urges people not to travel to join queen's queue

LONDON: The British government urged people on Saturday not to travel to join the queue to file past the coffin of...

Published 17 Sep, 2022 03:02pm

MENA

Away game: Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates did not qualify for the Qatar World Cup but it will be a winner anyway if an...

Published 16 Sep, 2022 08:18pm

Arts

French-Indian textile designer brings back Mughal patterns

AMBER, India: Textiles designer Brigitte Singh lovingly lays out a piece of cloth embossed with a red poppy plant ...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 03:23pm

Real Estate

Dubai is emerging as a favourite for the ultra-rich, and Ambani's reported purchase cements this status

Dubai has been a red-hot property market, and its status has only gotten a boost as demand was spurred by...

Updated 29 Aug, 2022 08:34pm

Travel

Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail

TEPOZTLÁN, Mexico: With restorative rituals, yoga retreats and psychedelic experiences, Mexico has become a magnet...

Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:43pm

MENA

Saudi Arabia's PIF, Cain invest $900mn in hotelier Aman Group

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and London-based real estate investment firm Cain International...

Updated 16 Aug, 2022 05:04pm

MENA

Qatar World Cup: confident England fans book private jets in Dubai for finals

Private jet companies in Dubai are in high demand by hopeful England football fans confident their team will make it...

Updated 15 Aug, 2022 09:59pm

Luxury

Aman New York opens, boasts city's most expensive rooms

Aman has finally opened its New York outpost, bringing Asian-inspired interiors and becoming the most expensive ...

Published 12 Aug, 2022 06:44pm

Travel

Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et London restaurant makes £7mn in four months

The London restaurant of Turkish chef Salt Bae made £7 million ($8.55m) in its first four months of trading, after...

Published 11 Aug, 2022 05:57pm

Arts

Colombian soprano breaking opera 'molds'

BOGOTA: Betty Garces grew up in an impoverished port city on Colombia's Pacific coast to the rhythm of drums and...

Published 05 Aug, 2022 02:23pm

MENA

Easy on the pocket: 7 free things to try out in Dubai this summer

Dubai summer is hot as ever but that does not mean it needs to melt your pocket

Updated 21 Jul, 2022 11:37pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 7	279.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 7	278.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 7	151.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 7	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 7	1.24
Euro to USD / Feb 7	1.04
UK LIBOR % / Feb 6	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 6	6,083.57
Nasdaq / Feb 6	19,791.99
Dow Jones / Feb 6	44,747.63
India Sensex / Feb 7	77,690.12
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 7	38,787.02
Hang Seng / Feb 7	21,133.54
FTSE 100 / Feb 7	8,720.64
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 7	21,935.62
France CAC40 / Feb 7	8,010.74

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 6	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 6	256,087
Petrol/Litre / Feb 7	257.13
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 7	71.16
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 7	2,864.56
Diesel/Litre / Feb 7	267.95
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 7	66.40

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Feb 7 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	8.49 ▲ 0.99 (13.2%)
Askari Life Assur. / Feb 7 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5.86 ▲ 0.66 (12.69%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Feb 7 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	10.40 ▲ 0.98 (10.4%)
Imperial Limited / Feb 7 Imperial Limited(IML)	18.86 ▲ 1.71 (9.97%)
Sardar Chemical / Feb 7 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	35.20 ▲ 3.19 (9.97%)
Sally Textile / Feb 7 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	12.49 ▲ 1.13 (9.95%)
Karam Ceramics / Feb 7 Karam Ceramics Limited(KCL)	68 ▲ 6.1 (9.85%)
Calcorp Ltd / Feb 7 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	34.10 ▲ 2.96 (9.51%)
ZIL Limited / Feb 7 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	248 ▲ 20 (8.77%)
First Capital Equities / Feb 7 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.40 ▲ 0.51 (8.66%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Feb 7 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.30 ▼ -0.99 (-11.94%)
Silk Bank Ltd / Feb 7 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	1.07 ▼ -0.12 (-10.08%)
Punjab Mod / Feb 7 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.59 ▼ -0.29 (-10.07%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Feb 7 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	35.26 ▼ -3.92 (-10.01%)
Fateh Sports / Feb 7 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	85.50 ▼ -9.5 (-10%)
Intermarket Securities / Feb 7 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	48.63 ▼ -5.4 (-9.99%)
Chashma / Feb 7 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	81.75 ▼ -8.71 (-9.63%)
EMCO Industries / Feb 7 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	28.04 ▼ -2.93 (-9.46%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Feb 7 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	9.99 ▼ -1.01 (-9.18%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Feb 7 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	11.60 ▼ -1.16 (-9.09%)

Stock	Volume
Silk Bank Ltd / Feb 7 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	119,523,297 ▼ -0.12
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	80,384,932 ▲ 0.03
Bank Makramah / Feb 7 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	64,937,708 ▼ -0.06
B.O.Punjab / Feb 7 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	17,199,644 ▼ -0.28
TRG Pak Ltd / Feb 7 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	13,127,512 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Feb 7 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12,104,269 ▼ -0.04
National Bank / Feb 7 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	10,980,621 ▲ 0.77
Fauji Foods Ltd / Feb 7 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	10,484,043 ▼ -0.18
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 7 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	10,218,067 ▲ 0.01
The Searle Co. / Feb 7 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	10,207,814 ▼ -2.07