DUBAI: Armani Hotel Dubai, the iconic hotel in Burj Khalifa, has had record breaking year during 2018 winning an incredible 27 prestigious awards and accolades covering all aspects – from design and management excellence to its food, beverage and spa offerings.  This marks a strong testament to the hotel’s exceptional focus on providing ultra-personalised lifestyle experiences and placing the guest’s …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Following overwhelming sales response to the launch of Expo Golf Villas, Emaar has launched its second phase, with a limited collection of three and four-bedroom premium villas set only 10 minutes from the Expo 2020 Dubai site and seven minutes from the Al Maktoum International Airport. Overlooking an 18-hole championship golf course, the Expo Golf Villas …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, successfully conducted an emergency response exercise at the airline’s headquarters last week as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the required preparedness level to handle any emergency in a timely, effective and responsible manner. The planned emergency response exercise provided a refresher training to Gulf Air’s Emergency Response Team and …

TORONTO: GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes and facilities in Toronto.  GTA dnata is the first ground services provider to be awarded the prestigious certification for warehousing as well as ramp handling and ground transportation services in North America. The CEIV Pharma program was created by IATA …

DUBAI: The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and flydubai, continues to open up the world for travellers since its launch 14 months ago, and is set to grow even further in 2019 with new codeshare destinations to be added. The partnership, which came into effect at the end of October 2017, has since delivered a number of benefits to both airlines’ …

KARACHI: Shell Advance co-partnered with Ride Pakistan, a support and awareness group for motorcycle enthusiasts, to ride for a cause. The event welcomed participation of all motorcycle enthusiasts. The aim was to create awareness for different social causes that included Aman Foundation, LRBT, TCF, Indus Hospital and Cancer Foundation Hospital. A parallel objective was to inculcate a safety culture while …

DUBAI: A complete family experience, with Reel Cinemas’ all-day Dine-In, now enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while watching your favourite movie at an unbeatable price of just AED50 in The Dubai Mall, Jebel Ali Recreation Club and The Pointe in Dubai. Besides the standard F&B, Reel Cinemas’ impressive Dine-In menu offers a delightful array of dishes from Reel International menu as well as TV celebrity Guy Fieri’s kitchen menu. From mouth-watering …

DUBAI: Emirates NBD and Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai today launched the Emirates NBD Skywards Savings Account and Visa Debit Card, the UAE’s first banking solution to earn Skywards Miles when a customer saves and spends. Targeting the affluent and Priority Banking segments, the Emirates NBD Skywards Savings Account and Visa Debit Card offers customers the …

DUBAI: Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to respond to global travel demand trends. The airline also outlined its fleet plans for the year. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said: “At Emirates, we pride ourselves on …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Al-Bustan restaurant is know for offering best buffet meals throughout the day. Now you can satisfy your Sushi cravings through the stimulating range of this exquisite dish offered in a lavish buffet each Sunday at the all-day dining restaurant, Al-Bustan. An exclusive brunch menu has been prepared by the competent Food & Beverages team under the …