United Arab Emirates Travel News

The spectacular luxury vacation destinations Dubai and Marrakech offer stunning luxury riads for rent and opulent private villas that evoke another world entirely. Stay in a beautiful Arabian palace for a wonderful group getaway or to celebrate a special event with family and friends. Paradizo’s luxury travel insiders have chosen the best vacation rentals in these exotic destinations. From luxury villas in Dubai to private riads in Marrakech, here are the top 5 Arabian palaces.

The 2011 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is upon us, and the Amber Lounge is here to makes sure that the event will be an unforgettable one as well. From the eleventh to the thirteenth of November, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held in one of the globe's most prestigious motor sport facilities.

After much anticipation and years of preparation, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) officially opened its doors last week. The 341-room luxury hotel, with 124 executive residences, is the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the sixth property in the region for the luxury hotel company.

The exclusive luxury cruise line Seabourn Yachts is offering a special luxury vacation deal for November. You can now enjoy the finest cruises in the yachting hotspots in the latest one-week sale. Seabourn is offering a 70% discount with special fares from €1,799.

Giorgio Armani just opened the flagship luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new Armani Hotel in Dubai is a 160-room luxury hotel in the city's tallest building. Offering full luxury in line with Armani's design aesthetic, the 5-star luxury hotel is Dubai's newest addition to fine hotel accommodations.

The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), a luxury travel fair yacht show, opens today in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. ADYS is the premier Middle East exhibition dedicated to the superyacht and megayacht indusry.

Banyan Tree Al Wadi is launching on 1 January 2010 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and will be the first luxury desert resort in the UAE to offer an all-pool villa concept. Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities, an 18-hole golf course, a private beach club, as well as a dedicated nature reserve within the resort grounds will also be on offer.

Leading luxury hotel brand Kempinski Hotels remains upbeat about its business in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as it announced a regional roadshow aimed at strengthening its business ties with travel trade partners from the 4th to 11th April, 2009.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas offers a weekend promotion at Anantara Desert Islands Resort and Spa in Sir Bani Yas Island in conjunction with new bi-weekly air services from the resort islands to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Atlantis, The Palm, the flagship of the revolutionary Palm Jumeirah, has recently opened its doors to guests eager to explore the stunning entertainment resort on its own island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.