Posts tagged Dubai
Dubai’s hub receives record number of visitors
Jan 15th
In 2009 a record 40.9 million international passengers passed through Dubai International airport according to latest figures.
An increase in traffic from the previous year was up 9.2 percent making it the world‚s fastest growing airport. Other airports to record an increase of international passengers were Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo.
Traffic is expected to increase in 2010 with expected growth of 13.6 percent, estimating annual passenger number to the hub of 46 million.
Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive of Airports Council International said, “Dubai’s location, which puts it just four hours’ flying time from one third of the world’s population.
“An open skies policy that welcomes competition, top notch infrastructure and compelling tourist attractions. All add up to make Dubai a very attractive hub for an ever increasing number of travellers.
Dubai launch budget airline carrier
Apr 7th
Dubai has announced the launch of the first budget airline which will commence business in a few months time. The name of the airline will be ‚flydubai‚ and despite the current global economic situation, the Gulf emirate is hoping the budget carrier will enhance the economy.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum said: “We are committed to bringing a new option to the market and to growing the region’s budget air travel business; this will benefit our economy, our people, and tourism business as a whole.”
‘flydubai’ will operate 2 next-gen 737-800 airplanes on the 2 routes it is starting with, which are Beirut and Amman, based and operating from Dubai airport. The new addition to the Emirates carrier will be in competition with at least 4 other budget airlines in the region.
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Holidaymakers: must see skylines
Apr 1st
The most stunning skylines across the world every holidaymaker must see:
‚ New York with Manhattan being long and narrow, the skyline straight to the Statue of Liberty has a great impact on tourists, and it‚s classed as one of the most romantic buildings in the world.
‚ Dubai a stunning skyline with an impressive growth rate, the buildings are of architectural genius, soon to have the tallest skyscraper in the world.
‚ Paris the Eiffel Tower and Sacre-Coeur show of the French capitals skyline with historical definition.
‚ Hong Kong stunning landscapes in this commanding urban city give the skyline a spectacular view, especially in the evening.
‚ San Francisco skyscrapers are amiss in this US city, however the famous Golden Gate Bridge gives this city a waterfront sincerity and tranquil feel of a wonderful skyline.
‚ Frankfurt began developing the skyline in the mid 1980‚s as more of a political act for the centre of Frankfurt, to enhance the economic business perspective of the German city.
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