By our correspondent DUBAI: Emirates carried thousands of fans from around the world to be part of a unique musical voyage with the “Stars on Board” 2017 cruise which took place onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Sponsored by Emirates, the star-studded entertainment cruise this year featured Arab superstars Kadim Al Sahir, Elissa, Fares Karam, Nawal …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will add an additional daily flight on its Doha – Kathmandu route from 1 September, to meet high demand during Nepal’s festival season, which takes place every year in September and October. The additional frequency will be served by an Airbus A320, departing Doha at 01:25 and arriving in Kathmandu at …

DUBAI: The Dubai Mall is celebrating Eid Al Adha with a host of inspiring cultural activities and entertainment for the whole family across the long weekend; from Thursday August 31, until Sunday September 3, 2017 at Souk Atrium, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai in Free for all to enjoy. Get creative with The Happy Box Workshops, each day between 12noon and …

DOHA: A Qatar-based company is using traditional Scandinavian methods to expertly smoke fresh Norwegian salmon, which is now being served on board Qatar Airways flights. Customers flying in the airline’s First Class and Business Class cabins can choose from exquisitely presented locally-smoked salmon dishes as part of Qatar Airways’ bespoke à la carte dine-on-demand menu. The expertly crafted dishes include …

LONDON: The first tranche of British Airways’ £400 million investment in Club World, its long-haul business cabin, is set to arrive on September 1 as a new restaurant-style dining experience launches on flights between Heathrow and New York JFK. Travellers will be able to select their choice of freshly prepared starters and desserts from new display trolleys, which will be …

MARRAKECH: The Ô de Rose Spa at Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech has been announced as “Best Luxury Hotel Spa in Africa” and “Best Luxury Wellness Spa in Morocco”. The distinctions were awarded by the jury of the World Luxury Spa Awards 2017 at a gala ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. The World Luxury Spa Awards recognise the best luxury spas around …

DOHA: The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Kyiv touched down on 28 August at Boryspil International Airport, marking the launch of direct daily flights between Doha and the Ukrainian capital. The new route by the World’s Best Airline will be served with an Airbus A320 aircraft. Travelling yesterday on the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Kyiv was Qatar …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways customers are able to enjoy convenient connections via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires (EZE) and onwards to nine other popular Argentinian destinations – Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ), Rosario (ROS), Iguazú (IGR), Salta (SLA), Mar del Plata (MDQ), Bariloche …

By our correspondent DOHA: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest retail outlet at Hamad International Airport (HIA) – Polo Ralph Lauren. This most recent addition enhances QDF’s expanding retail portfolio, which now includes more than 90 of the world’s most luxurious brands all located at Qatar’s five star airport, providing passengers with the …

DUBAI: The Executive Committee (ExCom) at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has kick-started its ‘Grand Tour of Asia’ with visits to Bangkok, Hua Hin and Phuket — a move that demonstrates its commitment to Thailand’s thriving hotel market. The stopover is part of the leadership team’s two-and-half-week mission to meet colleagues, hotel owners and key partners in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines …