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More Emirates flights from Arlanda

More Emirates flights from Arlanda

Emirates is doubling services between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Dubai International Airport, the airline announces in a press release.

World's tallest hotel opens in Dubai - again

World's tallest hotel opens in Dubai - again

The world's tallest hotel is in Dubai, that's not news. What is new is that the title has been taken over by a brand new hotel. The JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai has held the record as the world's tallest hotel for a few years, but no longer. Last month it opened...

Start your morning on a high - enjoy breakfast in the Burj Khalifa

Start your morning on a high - enjoy breakfast in the Burj Khalifa

The world's highest restaurant, At.mosphere on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, now also serves breakfast. A day in Dubai couldn't start any better, but it comes at a price. At.mosphere in the Burj Khalifa is an All About Dubai favourite. Sure, we may think the food...

Dubai is one of the safest destinations in the world

Dubai is one of the safest destinations in the world

We already knew that Dubai is a safe place with a low crime rate. Now comes statistics that show exactly how well the city, and the country, stand up in an international comparison. In a new report, the World Economic Forum ranks the world's safest countries to visit....

Emirates is the world's best airline 2017

Emirates is the world's best airline 2017

Dubai's Emirates has been named the world's best airline in TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Awards. When the major travel site Tripadvisor included airlines as a category in its annual Travelers Choice Awards for the first time, Emirates became the...

So many Swedes travel to Dubai

So many Swedes travel to Dubai

Dubai set a new visitor record in 2016 and the number of Swedes travelling to the emirate is only increasing, according to new statistics from the Dubai Tourist Board. In 2016, Dubai welcomed 14.9 million foreign visitors, improving on its previous record by 5 per cent. The number of Swedes...

Free wifi at Dubai airports

Free wifi at Dubai airports

Next time you land in Dubai, start surfing right away. Airports have been upgraded with free - and fast - wifi.

Dubai charges air travellers

Dubai charges air travellers

Flight tickets to Dubai have become a little more expensive. This is because the emirate has started charging an airport fee to anyone travelling from one of its airports.

Dubai plans new record-breaking tower

Dubai plans new record-breaking tower

The world's tallest building is already in the emirate, but now Dubai plans to break its own record. The next tower is designed by Santiago Calatrava and is due to be completed in 2018.

Dubai is the world's best destination

Dubai is the world's best destination

Dubai has been named the world's best destination 2015, at the World Travel Awards. Dubai also topped the lists in other categories, such as best beach hotels and design hotels.

Dubai trendiest for New Year celebrations

Dubai trendiest for New Year celebrations

More and more people want to celebrate New Year in Dubai. Seventy percent more people are searching for trips to Dubai over the New Year, according to new statistics from travel search engine Kayak.

Soon you'll be flying superjumbo to Dubai

Soon you'll be flying superjumbo to Dubai

Southern Swedes travelling to Dubai - congratulations! From the first of December this year, you'll be able to fly on the superjumbo A380, with Emirates from Copenhagen.

Dubai and Thailand on the same trip

Dubai and Thailand on the same trip

Apollo offers a combination trip to Dubai and Thailand, three nights in Dubai and eleven nights in Hua Hin. You fly with Emirates and the price starts at ...

32 reasons to travel to Dubai

32 reasons to travel to Dubai

So, you're thinking of travelling to Dubai, but can't quite decide which one to go for? Go ahead, here are 32 good reasons to choose Dubai this winter. Read and travel.

Sembo increases its offer in Dubai

Sembo increases its offer in Dubai

Everyone wants to go to Dubai. Apollo recently announced that it will make the emirate one of its major destinations, and now Sembo is making a big push too.

Dubai beaches get free wifi

Dubai beaches get free wifi

Smart palm trees are coming to Dubai's beaches. They are equipped with solar cells and provide wifi, charging points and weather information for beachgoers.

Norwegian doubles flights to Dubai

Norwegian doubles flights to Dubai

This autumn, Norwegian is increasing the number of flights between Arlanda and Dubai significantly, from three to six times a week. There will be a flight every day except Saturdays.

Sweden Island in The World has opened

Sweden Island in The World has opened

It took ten years, but now the mega-project The Worlds Island is beginning to take shape in earnest. The latest to open is the island named and designed after Sweden.

Ancient shopper

Ancient shopper

Yesterday, the dinosaur was shown for the first time to astonished visitors in one of the world's largest shopping malls.

Police drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis

Police drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis

The emirate's wealthy fare dodgers are finding it harder to escape the police. A Ferrari and a Lamborghini have been deployed to chase down sports cars that break the speed limit.

Check the passport rules!

Check the passport rules!

Passport regulations are stricter than in many other destinations. For those who don't know, this can mean that you are stopped on your way from Sweden.

The world's tallest hotel has opened

The world's tallest hotel has opened

The city's already impressive skyline has been given a mighty addition with the 355-metre-tall twin towers of the JW Marriott Marquis hotel.

First island in The World welcomes visitors

First island in The World welcomes visitors

The prestigious project The World was hit hard by the global financial crisis, but now the first island opened. Lebanon beckons with a laid-back beach club and weekend brunch.

Dubai Metro grows - now the Green Line opens

Dubai Metro grows - now the Green Line opens

When Dubai Metro opened its first line, the Red, two years ago, it was to the delight of residents and visitors alike in a city that has been plagued by car jams for years. Last week, the metro got its second stage, when the green line was inaugurated.

Record figures for Dubai Airport

The number of passengers at Dubai International Airport increased by 5.8 per cent in March, compared to the same month last year. During the month, 4.2 million air travellers passed through the airport.

Cooking course with Armani's master chefs

The Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa is launching cooking classes with three different flavours: Indian, Italian and Japanese. Teachers are the hotel's own master chefs.

Tips on Dubai's best budget restaurants

TimeOut Dubai has published a very useful article on Dubai's best cheap restaurants. The magazine suggests 25 meals for under 100 dirhams for two people.

More and more people travel to Dubai

When Swedes plan their spring trips, it's big cities far away that are most attractive, according to statistics from booking site Expedia. Dubai has moved up to third place on Expedia's list of Swedes' hotel bookings.