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DDF to part-finance Concourse 4

DDF to part-finance Concourse 4

Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest travel retail operation, will part-finance the development of a new concourse and terminal, part of the Dh28 billion expansion of Dubai International Airport, the world’s fourth biggest international passenger hub, a top official said.

Three women travellers held with heroin

Three women travellers held with heroin

The Dubai Police have referred three Nigerian women air passengers, who were arrested on different days for allegedly possessing drugs, to the Public Prosecution.

Pakistani woman wins Dubai Duty Free raffle draw

Pakistani woman wins Dubai Duty Free raffle draw

Following the fifth successful week of Dubai Summer Surprises, the 5th lucky winner was announced after a draw was held at Shaikh Rashid Terminal of Dubai International Airport.

Dubai International soars to a record

Dubai International soars to a record

Dubai International Airport handled an average of 135,700 passengers each day as the emirate’s aviation engine powered ahead in the first half of the year.

Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

London-based Virgin Atlantic will launch a second frequency to Dubai following the first delivery of its long awaited Dreamliner aircraft, the carrier’s CCO said Thursday

Emirates’ Dubai World Central move targeted for 2025

Emirates’ Dubai World Central move targeted for 2025

Expansion to continue at existing facility to cater for flag carrier’s growth ahead of move to city’s new international airport. Dubai International airport will remain home for Emirates for a further 15 years, as infrastructure developments will extend its capacity by 20% to 90 million passengers.

New Children’s Activities for Flights with Etihad

New Children’s Activities for Flights with Etihad

It has been revealed by the United Arab Emirates’ leading airline Etihad that they are to offer new children’s activity kids on all flights over an hour and a half in length.

Emirates to Establish an Engine Repair and Overhaul Facility in Dubai

Emirates to Establish an Engine Repair and Overhaul Facility in Dubai

Emirates Airline has unveiled plans for the construction of the most technologically-advanced Engine Overhaul Shop in Asia. The state-of-the-art Engine Shop will complement the present Test Cell Facility in Dubai and will be constructed on a 90,000 square meter piece of land at an estimated cost of US $120 million.