Driverless vehicle test at Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, has started a trial run of an autonomous 10-seater car at the Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Shuttling over a 700metre-long track, the driverless vehicle is produced by Easy Mile/Omnix Company to travel short distances over pre-programmed routes in multi-use environments. The vehicle travels on virtual routes, which can easily be reset to accommodate sudden changes as required. It is fitted with all safety requisites and controls specifying its planned route..... Read more »

Posted on : 9/1/2016

Do we need Smart Transportation?

<p>Dubai, UAE, August 30, 2016 – According to demographic forecasts, the world population will reach 9 billion by the year 2050 with 70% living in urban areas, </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 8/30/2016

Dhs600 million redevelopment for City Centre Ajman

Developer Majid Al Futtaim has announced a Dhs600 million redevelopment of City Centre Ajman that will see the mall almost double in size. The firm said in its announcement on Tuesday that the expanded mall, which is anticipated for completion in the third quarter of 2017, will feature 150 retail and dining outlets. The project is estimated to involve the creation of 500 new jobs, the firm said, alongside work on the the Al Zahia master-planned community and mall in Sharjah, as well as the redevelopment of City Centre Sharjah. .... Read more »

Posted on : 8/23/2016

95.4% rise in passenger traffic at Dubai World Central

Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) increased by more than 95 per cent in the first half of 2016, according to a report issued by Dubai Airports. The first six months of the year saw passenger traffic reach a total of 410,278, up 95.4 per cent compared to 209,989 passengers recorded during the corresponding period in 2015. Passenger traffic at DWC is mainly driven by flydubai that operates 35 weekly flights to five destinations from DWC. The airline will increase its weekly flights from DWC for the upcoming winter schedule..... Read more »

Posted on : 8/22/2016

McGettigan's opens new branch in Madinat Jumeirah

McGettigan’s has opened its fourth branch in Dubai at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Sequiem. McGettigan’s Madinat Jumeirah is the latest venture of the group, who launched McGettigan’s in Fulham, London, in July as well as an entirely new concept, Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Donegal, Ireland last month as well. Dennis McGettigan, McGettigan Group CEO, said: “We are excited to launch McGettigan’s pub at Madinat Jumeirah and bring our famous Irish hospitality to an area that is known for top-class dining.” McGettigan’s Madinat Jumeirah is located at the site formerly known as Frioul restaurant..... Read more »

Posted on : 8/18/2016

Dubai's Palm Jumeirah to get dine-in cinema

Reel cinemas will be opening a five-screen luxury movie and entertainment centre at The Pointe. The cinema will be in the Dhs800 million waterfront dining and leisure destination on Palm Jumeirah. Reel Cinemas at The Pointe will be a boutique offering featuring a movie theatre within a restaurant. It offers a new cinema experience with the latest in audio-visual technology, ergonomic seating and personalised service. Omar Khoory, Director, Nakheel Retail, said: “Our partnership with Reel Cinemas reflects our vision for The Pointe: to bring Palm Jumeirah alive with a vibrant destination that offers Dubai’s residents and tourists the very best in dining and entertainment.” Maitha Al Dossari, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Entertainment, the operator of Reel Cinemas, said: “We are further expanding the Reel Cinemas footprint through strategic partnerships.”.... Read more »

Posted on : 8/18/2016

Opening date announced for Dubai Parks and Resorts

More than 16,000 workers are putting the final touches to the Dubai Parks and Resorts entertainment park, which will include LEGOLAND and MOTIONGATE. The resort announced on Thursday that it will open on October 31 with 900,000 people expected to enter through the gates in the first two months. This destination will be comprised of three theme parks – Bollywood Parks Dubai, MOTIONGATE Dubai, and LEGOLAND Dubai, together with LEGOLAND Water Park. It will also include Riverland Dubai, a themed retail, dining, and entertainment experience, along with the Lapita Hotel, a Polynesian-themed family resort..... Read more »

Posted on : 8/12/2016

2,400 hotel rooms to open in Abu Dhabi in 2016

A report has revealed that 2,400 new hotel rooms will open in Abu Dhabi throughout 2016. According to the Abu Dhabi Hotel Market Summary report by JLL, 200 rooms opened in Q2 2016 with the soft opening of the Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island in May, and an additional 2,200 rooms are forecast to be added to the market by the end of the year. It is predicted that hotel room supply in Abu Dhabi is “expected to reach almost 26,000 rooms by the end of 2019”..... Read more »

Posted on : 8/3/2016

Marriott Al Forsan Hotel to open in Abu Dhabi

<p>A new five-star hotel will open at Al Forsan Village in Abu Dhabi later this year.</p> <p>The 400-room Marriott Al Forsan Hotel will be located adjacent to the Al Forsan International Sports Resort, which will provide guests with sporting activities during their stay.</p> <p>Saif Al Hajeri, chairman of Al Forsan Holding LLC, said: “This addition of a world-class hotel within the Al Forsan Village ecosystem was conceived during the initial design phase of the project, and this will significantly benefit the tourists visiting Abu Dhabi and residents alike.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/30/2016

UD Trucks Quester range now in the Middle East

<p>Japanese heavy-trucks manufacturer, UD Trucks, has unveiled their Quester range of trucks with launch events taking place in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.</p> <p>The all-new Quester is a multi-purpose truck for a wide variety of applications, including ‎off and on-road use, construction, distribution and long-haul transportation. UD Trucks is keen to emphasise that they are the first Japanese truck brand to enter the region. Japan’s UD Trucks now operates under parent organisation Volvo Group from Sweden.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/29/2016