Hotel insider: Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, Abu Dhabi

The welcome

There’s a brisk queue to valet my car, but the valet is assured. Check-in is quick and attentive in the attractive lobby space, which is light and inviting, with modern design features.

The neighbourhood

Located 7.5km from the city centre, the hotel sits on a busy intersection on Airport Road (Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street) opposite the American International School, close to Mushrif Mall and various police departments. Adnec and the embassies area, Khalifa Park and Zayed Sports City are a short drive away.

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Google offers a camel’s eye view of Liwa Oasis

ABU DHABI // Most images for Google Street View are collected with a car, but for the first time, the task was given to an animal – a 10-year-old camel named Raffia.

Raffia walked through the desert around Liwa Oasis with a Street View camera mounted on top of her hump to create panoramic views for internet users around the world.

The images, now available online, show scenery from Liwa including dunes, the oasis, other camels and Raffia’s footprints and shadow.

The story of the final piece of the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s great puzzle

The computer software that is so essential to building the Louvre Abu Dhabi includes a virtual reconstruction, which shows all 85 of the supersized elements that will create the museum’s dome.

As each of the huge steel frames is lowered into place, its equivalent part on the screen changes colour.

It was a December morning last year when the first of those pieces turned from red to green. Barely nine months later, the virtual dome has only a single red-lit piece remaining.

On a humid morning in the real world, it dangles just inches off the ground from a mobile crane parked a few metres from the canopy.

Major milestone reached in Louvre Abu Dhabi construction

ABU DHABI // Construction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum has reached a major milestone with the installation of the final piece of a 7,000-tonne dome.

The puzzle-shaped dome – the museum’s most prominent feature – is made up of 85 large steel parts, each weighing up to 70 tonnes.

Although the dome sits on 120 temporary support towers, once they are removed it will rest on four permanent pillars.

The dome will be part of the much-heralded ‘rain of light’ effect in the museum, with star-shaped aluminium inserts.

Ali Al Hammadi, chief executive officer at the Tourism Development & Investment Company, said work was progressing as planned.

“The execution of the design is very complex and one that is unprecedented in the architectural world,” he said.

So far, the construction of all the museum galleries has been completed structurally, along with the concrete work for the museum’s basement levels.

Burj Khalifa’s new viewing deck is the highest in the world

DUBAI // The Burj Khalifa has claimed the record for the world’s highest observation deck with the unveiling of a new viewing level on the 148th floor.

At a staggering 555.7 metres high, it smashes the previous record held by Canton Tower, in Guangzhou, China, at 488 metres.

Abu Dhabi Foodie News: Gourmet doughnuts, a new brunch and Jones the Grocer’s new location

Have you tried Love Doughnuts yet? This gourmet doughnut store’s first branch opened in Guardian Towers on Muroor Road in 2012 and they’ve just opened their second branch in World Trade Center Mall. They’re known for their unique flavour combos and they’re always coming up with new ones. For October, they’re featuring these two new flavours: butterscotch meringue with sea salt chocolate ganache and lime and elderflower cheesecake.

UAE expats happy but have concerns over cost of living: new survey

ABU DHABI // Expatriates are generally happy with their life in the UAE but are concerned about the high cost of living here, a study has found.

The World Through Expat Eyes 2014 survey, conducted by community website Internations, surveyed 14,000 expats in 61 different countries to find the most desirable location to set up home.

By rating the countries on a number of indices — including quality of life, ease of setting in, family life, personal finance and costs of living — the UAE finished 33rd out of 61.

With regard to quality of life, the UAE ranked much higher, coming 19th.

DreamWorks Animation to join Dubai theme park

Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced plans to develop a DreamWorks Animation character zone within Motiongate Dubai, a Hollywood-inspired theme park.

It will feature rides and entertainment as well as themed dining and retail outlets.

Motiongate Dubai will encompass 372,000 square metres and is anticipated to attract three million visitors a year. The park will have four zones and 27 attractions.

Dubai for Business

Dubai has emerged as a leading regional commercial hub with state-of-the art infrastructure and a world-class business environment. It has now become the logical place to do business in the Middle East, providing investors with a unique and comprehensive value added platform. With its strategic location, tax-free living and consistently strong economic outlook, Dubai is the ideal base for multinationals and other companies targeting markets in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Asian Subcontinent and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Market Access

As the leading regional trading hub, Dubai offers access to a market of outstanding potential for overseas companies in a wide range of sectors. Among its key characteristics are:

A large market: more than $17 billion in domestic imports annually; gateway to a $150 billion p.a. 2 billion population regional import market

Dubai for tourism

Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, the tourist can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls.

Perfect location
Dubai enjoys, without a doubt, one of the best locations on the planet. Situated halfway between Europe and Asia, few destinations take more than 8 hours direct flying time to or from Dubai. Just overnight from London, four hours from Nairobi, three hours from Mumbai, 8 hours from Hong Kong and a direct flight from the United States or Australia, Dubai is definitely a destination of choice for vacationing, living and business.

Book Your Culture Tour Ajman & Sharjah Package

Image of Arabia

Location: Ajman & Sharjah

This fascinating tour takes you to the two emirates of Sharjah and Ajman, visiting historical forts and museums before a stop to view the dhows along the Sharjah Corniche. End the tour with visits to the Sharjah souks for a look at the traditional marketplace.

Book Your Sundowner Tour Package

The all-inclusive desert dinner experience 

Location: Dubai

The mysterious desert is the ideal venue for a magical and memorable evening. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city, trained safari guides driving 4x4 vehicles lead the thrilling journey - over the sand dunes, and through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - deep into the heart of the desert. A feast under the stars includes a Middle Eastern selection of grilled meats, fresh salads, delectable sweets and hand-picked beverages at our traditional Bedouin-style camp.

Book Your Rides & Slides Tour Package

Breakfast in desert tradition

Location: Dubai

Behold the beauty and magic of the desert and experience its many charms in the early hours of the morning. After an exhilarating dune drive, and a tranquil camel ride, enjoy a traditional ‘Futoor’ breakfast in the desert.

Book Your Ski Dubai Tour Package

Location: Dubai

Visit this mountain themed attraction offering snow in Dubai all year round. The Middle East’s first indoor ski resort offers a range of activities for snow-lovers, including skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing - or just playing in the snow. Ski Dubai has five runs that vary in ability, height and gradient, the longest run being 400 metres with a descent of over 60 metres. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3,000 square metres is the largest indoor snow park in the world.

Book Your Dolphin Show Tour Package

Location: Dubai

A Live Dolphin Show that includes a 45 minutes spectacular performance experiences where the audience witness with actual contact time with the amazing animals where you will enjoy patting and playing and dance with them. The show is full of action and involves the dolphins on the stage brings an element of fun. Their performance while doing the gestures while watching it bring an easy smile to any visitors face. A great way to educate, entertain and learn for the young and the old. An unforgettable experience with the world's most loved animals.

Book Your Moonlight Sonata Dhow Cruise Tour Package

Location: Dubai

Start your tour on pick-up from the hotel embark on a Arabic traditional dhow boat enjoy your cruise along Dubai Creek, fantastic panoramic architecture of the city. While enjoying the cruising in creek you will start your dining on a lavish buffet dinner catered by the hotel with a background music. The best dates for your loved ones and friends.

Book Your Abu Dhabi Mosque Tour Package

Location: Abu Dhabi

The capital of the United Arab Emirates is a fascinating mix of tradition and progression, from the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the traditional Heritage Village to the magnificent Emirates Palace Hotel. See both faces of Abu Dhabi in this introduction city tour.

Book Your Desert / Camel Safari Tour Package

Desert safari

Location: Dubai

Start your journey on pick-up in your hotel for an afternoon tour will invite you to join our Safari tour in the desert. A highly recommended tour in visiting Dubai. An experienced safari drivers will drive you through the exciting desert sand dunes to experience the roller coaster thrilling dune bashing. After the magnificent dune bashing, will stop for photo for snap shots in the desert. Will continue our drive to the campsite with the exciting activities awaits you.

Book Your Ferrari World Tour Package

The fast lane to family fun

Location: Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park and the largest attraction of its kind. The park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years, and continues to symbolise today. Try this for an ideal family day out.

Book Your HELI Dubai Tour Package

Helicopter Tour, Dubai 

Location: Dubai

Enjoy the thrill of a helicopter tour taking off from the helipad at Atlantis, The Palm; Fly over the coastline with its amazing scenery and view the remarkable architectural masterpieces of Dubai The City Circuit is a 25-minute ride similar to the Fun Ride, but includes the Dubai Creek and Dubai Marina areas to the tour.

Faisal Al Teneiji carries on legacy of FNC participation

ABU DHABI // Faisal Al Teneiji first heard about the Federal National Council from his grandfather – but he had no intention of following in his footsteps.

His grandfather, a tribal man from Ras Al Khaimah, was a member of the first FNC council in 1972. Although his term was for only two years, he remained up to date on the council’s work, so conversations about the parliamentary body were unavoidable..

Dubai’s Ripe market to reopen on October 10

DUBAI // Ripe, one of the UAE’s most popular organic fruit and vegetable markets, is reopening on Friday at a new location in Zabeel Park.

With more than 150 vendors on board this year, new produce will be on sale.

Becky Balderstone, founder of Ripe, said: “Ripe’s aim is to make fresh, local, organic produce accessible to the entire community, while also providing a platform for local artisans to grow and showcase their businesses.

Residents and businesses welcome plans for airport in Ajman

AJMAN // Residents and tourism workers have welcomed Ajman’s plans to build a Dh2.1 billion international airport.

The airport, which is expected to receive its first flight in 2018, is to be built in Al Manama, on Ajman’s eastern border.

Designs were finalised by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, this month.

Residents who now have to drive to Sharjah or Dubai for a flight said they were excited at the prospect of an airport on their doorsteps.