Dubai
Eco-Friendly e-Tuks Come To The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai
During the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia on October 1, the new e-Tuk was unveiled to the masses. Already used around the world, the upgraded version of the three-wheeled rickshaw will now be employed at The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai as transportation around the property in place of the typical golf cart. Dutch company Tuk Tuk Factory will be delivering the full fleet of electric vehicles to The Palm within the next couple weeks including the e-Tuk Limo for up to six passengers, and the e-Tuk Vendo & Cargo to be used by the housekeeping and kitchen staff. While originally built for conventional street use, their versatility and eco-friendly appeal has quickly gained interest from the luxury hotel industry and are expected to be a fixture at various resorts worldwide.
Dubai
Hilton Opens First Hotel in Sharjah, UAE
Hilton is continuing its expansion in the UAE, with the introduction of Hilton Sharjah, a converted property in Emirate of Sharjah. The luxurious hotel is conveniently located and combines authentic Emirati culture with modern conveniences including a fitness center and multiple restaurants.
The 259-room Hilton Sharjah, a conversion property previously known as Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel, is a visually striking property, ideally positioned on the picturesque Corniche Road and overlooking Sharjah's biggest lagoon. The hotel is also a convenient 10 kilometers from Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world with over 50 million passengers annually.
Dubai
The Largest Man-made Island on Earth Welcomes a Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new addition to its properties in the Middle East with the opening of Fairmont The Palm. The luxurious resort is located in the heart of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island shaped in the form of a palm tree. Fairmont The Palm will feature 381 guestrooms and suites, including two presidential suites, 3,000 square meters of meeting space, outdoor leisure facilities with four swimming pools, a private beach club, Children's Activity Centre, as well as a variety of dining facilities featuring sea, garden or pool views, a Fairmont Gold product and a Willow Stream Spa.
