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Nakheel invests Dh150m to create 105km cycle tracks across Dubai

Master developer Nakheel is investing Dh150 million to bring 105 kilometres of bicycle tracks to its communities across Dubai, with all routes linked to the Government’s Cycling Master Plan. Safe, scenic bike routes are being created to encourage recreational cycling and promote health and wellbeing among families and individuals of all ages as part of…

Hospitality development is about to boom in Dubai

With Expo 2020 just four years away, Dubai’s hospitality sector looks set to witness impressive growth, supported by high occupancy rates and significant expansions from reputed names in the hospitality market. Preparations for the world’s fair are acting as a catalyst for growth within the UAE’s hospitality sector. According to a forecast by Alpen Capital,…

Emirates ‘opens’ special lounges to economy flyers

Passengers holding Economy Class tickets now have an option to use exclusive lounge facilities at Dubai International for a fee Dubai: Emirates Airlines has opened access to its special lounges to economy passengers for the first time, in a move that will generate additional revenues amid a challenging environment. The Dubai-based carrier is now giving…

Dubai Properties adds to its villa options

Launches ‘La Quinta’ units in Dubailand as large format independent homes DUBAI: Villa launches are figuring prominently in developer plans, with Dubai Properties unveiling the “La Quinta” homes at its Villanova community in Dubailand. The large-format units — ranging from 2,204 square feet to 3,863 square feet — have gone on sale at the master-developer’s…