Author: Business & Lifestyle Publishing

A snapshot of all things lifestyle by Island girls Shereen Shabnam and Natasha Dury.
Travel - Destination, Hospitality & Airline features, UncategorizedLeave a comment

RAS AL KHAIMAH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARTNERS WITH AIRBNB TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE HOME SHARING

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Airbnb have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote responsible home sharing, boost tourism and diversify the tourism offer in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The announcement was made today by Haitham Mattar, Chief Executive Officer of RAKTDA and Hadi Moussa, Airbnb’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, at a press conference in Ras Al Khaimah. This agreement follows the recent adoption of a new Directive which makes clear that people in the Emirate are allowed to share their space as long as they respect basic safety … Continue reading RAS AL KHAIMAH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARTNERS WITH AIRBNB TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE HOME SHARING

Lifestyle features, Travel - Destination, Hospitality & Airline features, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Pure Indulgence – DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

By Shereen Shabnam This has been a year of exploring my adopted country Spain and during a road trip, we stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higueron, belonging to the Hilton brand family. The first thing that greeted me at the hotel was the most beautiful classic car in the lobby and being a motoring enthusiast, I was in love. The hotel is a unique, modern, comfortable, spacious and airy complex. The Hotel is leader in design, leisure and services, with a combination of entertainment, health, sports, relaxation, culinary and activities. Ideally located in one … Continue reading Pure Indulgence – DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón

Real Estate, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Dubai Land Department launches Dubai Property Festival to promote the sale of completed properties

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

The three-day Festival is to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 9-11, 2018 Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the launch of Dubai Property Festival (DPF), a three-day sales and purchase event to be held at the … Continue reading Dubai Land Department launches Dubai Property Festival to promote the sale of completed properties

Lifestyle features, Travel - Destination, Hospitality & Airline features, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Christmas at Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

By Shereen Shabnam My favourite place in Switzerland, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof Zermatt, dominated by the Matterhorn is a rare place where everything works in synergy and GCC travellers can enjoy memorable winter stays including a generous breakfast buffet during the festive season at this majestic property. My favourite memory from my visit is the transfer to and from the Zermatterhof and Zermatt station in a horse-drawn carriage or electric bus on the day of your arrival and departure. Guests can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet, mineral water and soft drinks from the minibar, Ronnefeldt-Tea, Nespresso coffee machine with capsules, … Continue reading Christmas at Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

Management, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Line Investments at RECON MENA Interview – MARCELLO LARIZZA, CSM, CRX (Member of ICSC and MECSC)

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

By Shereen Shabnam We meet with Italian born Marcello Larizza, currently working with Line Investments & Property LLC at the RECON MENA 2017. Marcello has over 20 years experience in the Shopping Center Industry conducting feasibility studies, developing, launching and … Continue reading Line Investments at RECON MENA Interview – MARCELLO LARIZZA, CSM, CRX (Member of ICSC and MECSC)

ManagementLeave a comment

IBPC to honour top UAE nationals as part of the UAE National Day celebration

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), announces that it will honour a number of UAE Nationals in their respective fields as part of its ongoing National Day celebrations at a formal ceremony that will be held at 18:30 hours on Monday, December 04, 2017, at the Le Meridien Hotel Dubai. It was announced at a press meet addressed by H.E. Prof Richard Hay, member of Indian parliament and H.E. Shri Vipul, Consul General of India in Dubai and Bindu Suresh Chettur, President of IBPC. Dubai. The move is part of IBPC’s constant endeavours to strengthen the bilateral relations between India … Continue reading IBPC to honour top UAE nationals as part of the UAE National Day celebration

Retail, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Bricks & Mortar Investment

Business & Lifestyle Publishing

By Brian Etemad   As the cost of living increases together with rents and the announcement that school fees with go up as much by 30%, residents are now looking to convert their rent costs into bricks and mortar investment. Investors are also looking for property investment opportunities with the World Expo 2020 in mind with expectations of growth and higher profit leading up to the event as thousands of visitors and expats will venture into Dubai. It has also become more common to purchase off-plan as most developers have secured mortgage lending for their new projects.   Buyers can feel … Continue reading Bricks & Mortar Investment