With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting the silver screen and with scenes shot in Jordan’s other-worldly backdrop of Wadi Rum, the country has long drawn filmmakers and producers its dramatic landscapes and landmarks. Jordan has a rich history of film making, having famously been the setting for iconic …
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As the New Year’s Eve countdown gets underway in Dubai, plans are afoot to make it a celebration to remember. In a city like Dubai, recognised for hosting some of the most magnificent events in the world, the spectacle to usher in 2020 looks even more jaw dropping, especially since …
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Yas Island has closed off 2019 with resounding success, sweeping up 32 awards and accolades for its world-class attractions, infrastructure projects and developments. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of project leaders Miral, said: “As we come to the end of another successful year, we are both proud and humbled to …
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A 9,000 square foot villa on the Palm Jumeirah was the most expensive unit sold in Dubai in the first-quarter of 2019, fetching Dh51 million. According to high-end property brokerage firm Luxhabitat, the second costliest villas was sold for Dh50 million in Umm Suqeim with built-up area of 9,000 square …
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Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical festive message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia’s latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under. With original lyrics written by Australian singer-songwriter, Eddie Perfect, and filmed against a backdrop of extraordinary Australian locations, the three-minute advert …
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Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to the province of Andalucía. Three weekly flights will operate via the Moroccan capital, Rabat, from June 26th …
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The Israel ministry of tourism and the Israel Land Authority have announced the winners of two tenders for the construction of four new hotels, which will add approximately 1,000 new rooms to the Dead Sea area. Work will also see a new shopping centre, and a 40,000 square meter conference …
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Aquarium company reefLIVE has submitted a planning application for a £12 million aquarium in Titanic Quarter. The plans submitted to Belfast City Council propose the development of a state-of-the-art aquarium attraction to be located on the Queen’s Road opposite the Titanic Hotel, a short distance from Titanic Belfast. The reefLIVE …
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The number of Chinese tourists travelling to the GCC is expected to increase 54 per cent to 2.2 million by 2023, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2020. As destinations from across the globe prepare to showcase their latest offering at Arabian Travel Market, Colliers International predicts …
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Qatar Airways has announced the launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland, in the new year; an increase from ten to 14 flights per week. The airline also revealed new Mediterranean destinations will join its network in the first half of 2020, with more to be announced in the coming …
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