Author Archives: howesdubai

Trains and Boats and Planes

Posted on April 6, 2012 by howesdubai

Last Saturday saw the running of the 17th (and probably best) Dubai World Cup and, to the delight of many,  two of HH Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum’s 5 year olds, Monterosso and Capponi, romped home one and two in … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Races

Posted on March 29, 2012 by howesdubai

After ten days of Shamal, a sunnier and brighter Dubai is now bracing itself for the big day on Saturday – the Dubai World Cup. This horse racing extravaganza, with total prize money heading towards US$ 30 million, will reach … Continue reading →

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The Only Way is Up

Posted on March 23, 2012 by howesdubai

Just when you thought there were enough Brits in this emirate, the Dubai government is launching a US$ 1.5 million marketing campaign to encourage even more to visit. The UK used to be the biggest feeder for the local tourism … Continue reading →

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Glory Days

Posted on March 16, 2012 by howesdubai

There are several news items confirming that Dubai is striving to return to its former glory. First, the STR Global Report places Dubai hotels number 1 in the world when it comes to occupancy (86.2%) and Revenue per Room (RevPar) … Continue reading →

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Good Vibrations

Posted on March 8, 2012 by howesdubai

Good news again for Dubai – this time from the aviation industry as Flydubai announces an 82% jump in their passenger numbers over the past year. With new routes opening up and a further 25% increase in its fleet this … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Better All The Time

Posted on March 2, 2012 by howesdubai

Just when the doomsayers were predicting the implosion of local real estate, it has been reported that over US$ 15 billion worth of construction contracts are to be awarded in the UAE in 2012 bringing the country’s total construction work-in-progress … Continue reading →

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Happy Days are Still Here

Posted on February 22, 2012 by howesdubai

The local economy has again been boosted by this week’s Gulfood Exhibition. With more than 80 countries represented and 3,800 exhibitors, the event is the biggest to date. Further good news for Dubai including its hotel sector. According to a … Continue reading →

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Happy Days are Here Again

Posted on February 18, 2012 by howesdubai

There are continuing positive signs that Dubai is coping well despite the financial malaise which is inflicting most of the world. As Dubai continues its quest to become the biggest shopping and leisure destination in the world, this week’s news … Continue reading →

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Dubai – Good News Week Two

Posted on February 11, 2012 by howesdubai

I see that former England cricket captain, Michael Atherton, has joined the long list of Poms who seem to delight in finding faults with anything associated with Dubai. Maybe he should concentrate his efforts on trying to improve the performance … Continue reading →

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Dubai – Good News Week

Posted on January 31, 2012 by howesdubai

There is a perception in the marketplace (whatever that may be) that Dubai is again  proving its many sceptics wrong and is in a much better financial position than it was a year ago. Only last week Dubai Holdings, owned … Continue reading →

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