Sleeping in the world’s highest suspended suite

In August, Stawood Hotels & Resorts unveiled the largest hotel suite in the United Arab Emirates (St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort). Two months later, the luxury hospitality group announced the debut of St. Regis Abu Dhabi – the brand’s second hotel in Abu Dhabi boasting the world’s highest suspended hotel suite. The 11,600-square foot (1,078-square … Read more

Camel milk mixologist introduced in Abu Dhabi

  Camel milk, a real taste of the Middle East, has only recently been introduced to the main-stream consumer. The newly opened Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is offering guests a part of the Middle East in the most unique manner — with concoctions created by their in-house Camel Milk Mixologist. The Camel Milk Mixologist … Read more

World first: ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport

A new initiative at Abu Dhabi International Airport will allow passengers to rest in a private and secure environment. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced an exclusive “world first” with the introduction of the ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods. Ten sleeping pods have now been installed in Terminal 3 and in the Al Dhabi Lounge in Terminal 1 … Read more

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more

Christo’s answer to the pyramids: World’s biggest and most expensive sculpture

Chriso’s The Mastaba: Abu Dhabi’s answer to the pyramids It will be the largest sculpture in the world, made from 410,000 multi-colored barrels to form a mosaic of bright sparkling colors, echoing Islamic architecture. Taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Mastaba, an ancient and familiar shape to the people of the region, will … Read more

Abu Dhabi will have its Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotels enters into the Middle East Hard Rock International And Aabar Properties Announce Development Of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi will have its Hard Rock Hotel, a five star international hotel built by Hard Rock International and Aabar Properties, a subsidiary of aabar Investments PJS. The 378-room luxury hotel will be … Read more