World’s tallest hotel finds home in Dubai

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Before you scream Burj Khalifa’s 828m or the Makkah Clock Royal Tower’s height of 601m, we were duly informed that neither of the structures are dedicated hotel towers; while the former is indeed the tallest building in the world, it only houses the Armani Hotel and Residences from the concourse level to level eight and levels 38 and 39.

‘Light From Life’ Lights Up Burj Plaza

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The Ara Gallery certainly knows how to bridge the gap between art, glamor and alluring natural beauty. The opening reception for “Light From Life” exhibition was held in the tasteful interiors of the gallery at Burj Plaza in downtown Dubai.

Dubai to Get its Very Own Opera House

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Developer Emaar made the announcement adding that the venue will be used for opera, theatre, concerts, art exhibitions, orchestra, film, sports events and seasonal programmes. Think centerpiece of the district to promote the art and culture scene in Dubai!

Emaar Tech wins ISO certification

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Emaar Technologies, a unit of top developer Emaar Properties, said it has been awarded with ISO/IEC20000-1:2005 certification for its IT service management system, underscoring its adherence to the IT industry best practices across all aspects of operations. Emaar Technologies provides end-to-end ICT solutions & services to external organisations as well as the various business units of the Group.

Mixed outlook for hotel recovery in Egypt

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The industry is divided as to which tourist destinations in Egypt will recover from the aftermath of the recent 18-day uprising the fastest. “Cairo is likely to recover first and then secondary destinations such as Alexandria and resort destinations by the Red Sea, like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurgada and Luxor to mention a few,” said Goddard.

More defaulters in Emmar’s Downtown Dubai get cancellation notices

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Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest developer, on Tuesday, August 7, 2013, issued a second list of property defaulters in its Claren T1 and 29 Boulevard T2 projects in Downtown Dubai, asking them to pay their pending installments within 30 days, or face termination of contract.

Travelog: First Armani Hotel to open in Burj Dubai

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Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, will be launched on March 18, 2010.

World’s Best Hotel Bars

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Skyview Bar Hotel: Burj Al Arab, Dubai, 5* Spending the night at the Burj Al Arab may be out of reach for many, but experiencing the extravagance is still possible by visiting the Skyview Bar. Suspended 200 meters above sea level on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab, many say the spectacular views make the pricey drinks worth every penny.

Dubai is super-luxe

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When it comes to stylish luxury travel, Dubai's high end hotels, theme parks and malls stand out as superlative choices for pampered tourists. These attractions and more are expanding in one of the most dynamic -- and fastest growing -- destinations on the planet.

Burj’s observation deck could drop to 4th highest

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The Burj Khalifa observation deck could soon drop to the position of world's fourth highest, according to statistics received by Construction Week from Chicago-based world skyscraper authority, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Emaar contends that it offers “the world's highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace”.