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All Rights Reserved. 1/9/2009 6:10:20 PM 1/9/2009 6:10:20 PM 20 http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27332.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/STAIC Meeting1.jpg Sharjah Travel Industry Advisory Committee discusses ways to develop Sharjah’s tourism sector at first 2009 meeting   The Sharjah Travel Industry Advisory Committeeof Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has held its first meeting for 2009 to study the latest developments in the travel and tourism sector ... 1/8/2009 10:25:54 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27328.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSF 2009 new logo (1).jpg  The Bank will run promotions to enhance the shopping experience during the event   Emirates NBD, the biggest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets has announced its sponsorship of the 2009 Dubai Shopping Festival. Emirates NBD has sponsored the festival since its inception and this will be the 14th consecutive year ... 1/8/2009 9:49:24 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27294.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Hussein Mohammad Al Mahmoudi.jpg  Annual event aims to maximise tourist inflow with line up of exciting events   Major preparations have now been finalized for the grand opening of this year’s Sharjah Spring Promotions (SSP) 2009, which kicks off on January 15. Organized annually by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with ... 1/7/2009 10:58:12 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27279.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/DSF 2009 new logo .jpg  Around 150 events, raffles worth millions, and spectacular shopping promotions during 32 days of festivities Dubai Shopping Festival Office has revealed a colourful calendar of events for the fourteenth edition of Dubai Shopping Festival – the region’s biggest and most successful festival. Beginning from January 15 and lasting ... 1/7/2009 9:33:06 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27261.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Hungarian veteran and two-time Aero GP Champion, Zoltan Veres, joins a line up of much-medalled ace pilots for the Al Ain Airshow.jpg Fearless Flyers Size up Rivals for Aero GP’s Mid-East Debut A final two gravity-defying pilots have confirmed participation in January’s hair-raising Aero GP air race series, nicknamed aviation’s ‘Formula One’, which will debut in the Middle East at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2009.   Hungarian veteran and ... 1/6/2009 2:00:50 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27219.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Gathering.jpg  Major preparations for Sharjah’s eagerly-awaited annual event underway  In line with the major preparations being made for the Sharjah Spring Promotions (SSP) 2009, a coordination meeting was recently held at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) office between participating departments, agencies and government ... 1/5/2009 3:14:09 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27212.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Al Bustan - Atrium Lobby.JPG Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat has announced today its official reopening, following extensive renovations to the entire property.   The scope of the hotel’s restoration work encompassed a comprehensive upgrade of the property which included the lobby, beach and garden area, sports facilities and the majority of its guest rooms ... 1/5/2009 10:22:09 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27207.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/wibindex.jpg Popular Productions Ltd presents:   THE LEGENDARY GHOST THRILLER ‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ By Susan Hill and Stephen Mallatratt Starring David Seddon and James Clarkson Directed by John Payton Produced by Lucy Blakeman & John Payton for Popular Productions Ltd   At THE MADINAT THEATRE SOUK MADINAT, JUMEIRAH Wednesday ... 1/5/2009 9:30:00 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27196.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Samaya Hotel suite.JPG  Dhs600 only for more than 30 hours of luxurious overnight comfort    Samaya Hotel Deira is celebrating its first year with an extended weekend package for all overnight guests by offering early check-in and late check-out in its 35 suites for Dhs600 only.   Samaya Hotels and Resorts CEO Ghassan Jaber said the extended ... 1/5/2009 9:07:43 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27183.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Syrian Drink.JPG   Coming from the old streets of Damascus, "Ereksoos" is a famous traditional soft drink that is domestically brewed and served chilled to the liking. It’s a craft that requires special serving skills that attracts visitors from all nationalities to the Syrian Pavilion located at the Global Village, a member of Tatweer, the place ... 1/3/2009 3:51:39 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27182.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Poster A1.jpg  2 Lexus cars and 100,000 cash prize in various currencies to be won daily Raffle coupons begin selling from January 2  Dubai Shopping Festival Office has announced one of the main raffle attractions for this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival – the Lexus Mega Raffle. Organized in cooperation with the Al Futtaim Group, ... 1/3/2009 3:46:40 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27180.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/dtcmlogo.jpg A new marketing campaign aimed at increasing the number of tourists and visitors during the Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 is being adopted by Dubai''s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).   This plan includes discounts on room rates ranging from 40 to 60% in addition to a 25% reduction on the prices of food, beverages. The new ... 12/31/2008 4:43:53 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27157.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Park_Hyatt_Beijing_JPG.JPG Middle East Boasts World’s Highest Occupancy and Room Rates for H1 2008; New Developments to Meet Increased Visitor Volumes Hyatt has continued its run of year-on-year growth in 2008, with the Middle East and China underpinning the hotel chain’s global expansion.    According to Deloitte Middle East, occupancy ... 12/31/2008 11:28:28 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27152.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Evory Lounge.jpg  Talented Local Musicians Hit the Stage Evory Lounge at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, jazzes up the weekends with a mix of funky grooves and spectacular tunes. Every Thursday and Friday night Evory Lounge transforms into a local music hot-spot filled with hip individuals, soulful dancing and rocking melodies.   “We ... 12/30/2008 4:31:51 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27149.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Weekend Crowds 4.JPG Various festivities like fireworks and cultural events will entertain visitors to start the year 2009 with great fun and good times   Global Village, a member of Tatweer Dubai and the prime tourism destination in Dubailand, promises its patrons great fun while ushering in the year 2009 with a colourful extravaganza of New Year celebrations. ... 12/30/2008 4:22:24 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27150.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/081103-130847-0382.jpg To kick start 2009 with all the fun and excitement which can only be expected from such a store, Hamleys, Dubai’s favourite toy store, is hosting a special Games Challenge from January 8 till the end of the month. Children are encouraged to take part in a round of fun games and challenges with the opportunity of winning some great prises including ... 12/30/2008 4:20:00 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27143.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Shobana Maya Ravan-098.JPG Good Times Global, the leading destination management services provider in the UAE, today announced that it will stage ‘Maya Ravana’ one of the most mesmerizing renditions of the Ramayana by renowned actress Shobhana in Dubai. The show will be held on January 9-10, 2009 at Sheikh Rashid Hall.     The dance drama Maya Ravan ... 12/30/2008 3:10:00 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27133.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/UPTOWN Carnival 4.JPG  Shoppers get chance to win grand prize of a family trip to Euro Disney UPTOWN Mirdiff, a Union Properties development, has created a fun filled carnival tradition to mark its anniversaries. This year the development is celebrating its second anniversary with yet another exciting street carnival and a shopping promotion launched on November ... 12/30/2008 2:50:10 PM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27131.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Aero GP is nicknamed Aviations Formula One.jpg Magnificent men in flying machines pay tribute to historic date To mark 100 years of air racing, six elite stunt pilots will descend on January’s 2009 Al Ain Aerobatic Show to contest the event’s showpiece competition, the ultimate multi-discipline aerial racing series, Aero GP - which debuts in the Middle East next year.   And ... 12/30/2008 11:17:25 AM http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-27110.htm http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Neos Sky Lounge at The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai.JPG  ‘A room with a view’ reaches new heights with the opening of Neos – a striking lounge inspired by the Art Deco era The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, the first and flagship property of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the newest hotel brand to enter the international luxury hospitality scene, has opened Neos, the highest ... 12/29/2008 1:45:40 PM