Holiday Guide Magazine

29/05/2025

Agon Capital, the dynamic investment firm behind some of the region’s most exciting lifestyle ventures, has announced its most ambitious hospitality project yet: the development of the Villivaru Island Resort in the Maldives, a breathtaking, design-led escape set to redefine barefoot luxury in the Indian Ocean. In collaboration with Janah International Holding (JIH), Agon Capital has formed Villivaru Holdings to develop this visionary new private island resort....

In partnership with Janah International, the investment firm sets a new benchmark in private island sophistication with its debut Maldivian resort

11/04/2024

Increasing number of tourists from Indis travelling to the Middle East and GCC countries. Here's why...

Indian tourists are emerging as one of the leading travelers to the Middle East and GCC. Indian outbound market to be worth $143.5 billion

11/04/2024

The Ministry of Tourism and Sport (MOTS), in collaboration with the National Institute of Emergency Medicine (NIEM) under the Ministry of Public Health, has announced the 50-million-Baht medical funding to assist foreign tourists in case of accidents while travelling in Thailand. The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand has approved in principle, the compensation payments for tourists in the case of accidents or loss for the fiscal year 2024, thus, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports initiated the Assistance Scheme for Foreign Tourist Injury and Casualty....

Thailand has announced the 50-million-Baht medical funding to assist foreign tourists in case of accidents while travelling in Thailand

04/01/2024

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20/11/2023

Al Rais Travel, the Middle East’s leading event for inbound and outbound travel and tourism professionals, has highlighted the latest trends supporting the growth of the tourism industry in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC, as visitor numbers from key source markets including the UK and China continue to rise. According to the insights from Al Rais, Dubai’s reputation as a safe and secure destination and trusted brand has resulted in an uptick from key source markets....

Latest trends in UAE and Saudi Arabian inbound and outbound travel will further develop GCC tourism

31/07/2023

Nothing to do, nothing to see in Saudi Arabia? Think again! When an announcement was made at the beginning of my connecting flight from Istanbul to Riyadh that no alcohol would be served, I was reminded that the plane would be landing in the world's most conservative Islamic state - a country where the cultural norm requiring Saudi women to wear an abaya, the long black robe worn over their clothing, a hijab, a black scarf worn to cover their hair, and a black niqab to cover their face existed; a country where Sharia Law allowed the Mutawa, the religious police, to detain a man and a woman simply because they were having a cup of coffee together at Starbucks and were not married to one another; a country where a woman could not go into a restaurant where men were seated, but instead had to go to another section where women were served in a separate room; a country where I would see fighter jets flying overhead after a bombing raid in Yemen, a war known as the "The Forgotten War' and be reminded of the suffering taking place there....

Saudi Arabia is fast emerging as a popular tourist destination in the Middle East. Ava Kabouchy reports...

31/07/2023

Good news for golfer in the Middle East. JW Marriott Mauritius Resort, Le Méridien Ile Maurice and The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius, operating under the franchise license of Marriott International have partnered with Mont Choisy Le Golf in the north and Tamarina Golf Club in the west to offer guests an unmatched opportunity to indulge in the beauty of Mauritius while teeing off on world-class designer golf courses....

Golfers from the Middle East can now tee off in scenic Mauritius when they check-in at the JW Marriott Mauritius Resort

26/05/2023

Grand Millennium Business Bay has won TripAdvisor’s prestigious 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award – a major achievement for the bespoke hotel overlooking the Dubai Water Canal. Grand Millennium Business Bay has been awarded this enviable recognition by one of the most distinguished and trusted leisure review platforms due to its consistent ranking within the top one per cent of properties worldwide....

Grand Millennium Business Baywins of TripAdvisor’s prestigious 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award

15/05/2023

Trade and tourism ties between UAE and Thailand are expected to hit a new high as Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator announced the launch of its direct flights between Sharjah and Bangkok in Thailand. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok will operate daily, starting from June 30, 2023....

Air Arabia launches flight to Bangkok. Flying from UAE to Thailand just got more affordable

05/04/2023

CELEBRATE EID AL FITR AT MILAIDHOO MALDIVES

Just a short flight from the Middle East, Milaidhoo Maldives is a boutique island paradise like no other. The team at the barefoot luxury resort has put together a selection of specially themed memorable experiences for guests to mark the end of Ramadan and bask in paradise over the long Eid weekend.

From 20th to 24th April, guests can enjoy a traditional afternoon high tea each day, as well as sh**ha at Compass pool bar every evening. Serenity Spa will offer an ayurvedic-inspired ceremony designed to cleanse and detoxify the body, ease tension and re-energise. A Middle Eastern dinner inspired by the spirit of giving will be held at the Shoreline Grill on 22nd April, Milaidhoo’s signature beach-side concept restaurant.

The Milaidhoo Family will also host a vibrant “Bodu Mas parade” on the first day of Eid as announced in the Maldives. The islanders will gather to carry a large fish made from coconut leaves, followed by a traditional dance and drum performance; after the Maldivian heritage showcase, guests can revel in the festivities until sunset.

Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, Milaidhoo is perfect for experiencing the authentic Maldives. Centred on simplicity, natural style, and respect for its surroundings, space and outdoor living are key at the resort, interpreting local heritage in a contemporary style. Time stands still, and guests are at ease with genuine heartfelt hospitality true to the traditional Maldivian way of life, and absolute privacy in the dreamiest of settings.

With romantic and laid-back vibes, and personal butlers to fulfil all your wishes and craft the most idyllic bespoke stay, Milaidhoo is an unrivalled destination for the most magical Eid getaway.

22/02/2023

The astonishing light shows and captivating music of Sharjah Light Festival lit up the emirate of Sharjah for 12 nights between 8 – 19 February 2023. This special event is organised every year to further highlight Sharjah as an attractive tourist destination. During the annual festival, Sharjah's iconic landmarks and buildings are draped in innovative lighting by the specially curated shows that highlight all their architectural details and beauty....

Sharjah Light Festival is an astonishing light show that lights up the emirate of Sharjah for 12 nights every year

22/02/2023