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RTA sets new timings for services during Eid al-Adha holiday
RTA sets new timings for services during Eid al-Adha holiday
Roads and Transport Authority :
With the advent of Eid al-Adha, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a revised timing of all services during Eid holiday at all service delivery outlets including customer service centers, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro, marine transit modes, driving institutes, and vehicle testing & registration centers.
Detailing these schedules, Dr. Aysha Al Busmait, Director of RTA Marketing and Corporate Communication, said: "All customer service centers will be closed as of Arafat Day (5 November) and resume official duties on Wednesday 9 November. With the exception of the Fish Market & multi-storey parking lots, all paid parking zones in the Emirate of Dubai will be free as of 5 November, and normal fees will be resumed on Wednesday 9 November."
Al Busmait called upon all vehicle owners to comply with the applicable rules and avoid parking their vehicles on the sidewalks or at the tail of parked vehicles as such practice would entail fines against offenders.
From the first day of Eid up to Thursday 10 November, Metro stations will receive commuters from 05:50 am up to 01:00 am (after midnight), and on Friday from 01.00 pm up to 01.00 am (after midnight)."
The timetables of public buses (Dubai Bus) will be as follows: Public transport stations, including main stations (such as Gold Souk, Al Ghubaiba 1 & 2 and Satwa) will start service from 06.00 am and continue up to 12.00 am (midnight) throughout the week. Sub-stations (such as Al Qusais, and Al Quoz Industrial) will start service from 06.00 am and continue up to 12:00 am (midnight). As for Jebel Ali Station, the service will start from 06.00 am and continue through 10.00 pm.
Dubai Metro stations feeder bus service at Hor Al Anz, Al Rashidiya, Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta, and Burj Khalifa stations will start service from 06.00 am and continue up to 01.00 am (after midnight).
The service time of inter-city bus stations will be as follows: The main stations (such as Al Ghubaiba and Sharjah), will offer services around the clock, while sub-stations (such as Sabkha and Abu Dhabi), the service will start from 06.00 am and continue up to 12.00 am (midnight). As for Hatta, Fujairah, Ajman, Karama & City Center Stations, the service will start from 06.00 am and continue up to 10.00 pm. Dubai Metro feeder bus stations at the Union Square will start service from 06.00 am and continue to 12.00 (midnight).
The timing of marine transport modes throughout the week will be as follows: "The water bus will start service from 07.00 am and continue up to 11.00 pm, water taxi service will start from 10.00 am and continue up to 10.00 pm, and Ferry Dubai will start service from 10.00 am and continue up to 10.00 pm."
Driving schools and institutes (such as the Emirates Driving Institute, Belhasa Driving School, Al Ahli Driving School, and Dubai Driving Center), will be closed on Arafat Day (5 November) and resume services on the third day of Eid (8 November). The Galadari and Al Ahli Driving Centers will be closed on the first and second day of Eid and resume services on the third day of Eid (8 November).
Drivers' tests and issuing of drivers' licenses services will be closed as of Arafat Day (Saturday 5 November) and services will resume on Wednesday 9 November. As for shopping centers-based registration offices, the working hours depend on the business hours of the respective shopping centers. As for vehicles testing and registration centers, all centers will be closed starting from Arafat Day (Saturday 5 November) and will resume services on Wednesday 9 November.
Dr. Aysha continued: "Fixing customers service schedules is part of RTA's strategy aimed at providing the best services to all community spectrums aimed at delivering top class services at world-class standards applicable in this regard in a way that meets customer needs of these services during Eid Al Adha holiday.
On this occasion, RTA extends sincere congratulations to the wise leadership of the UAE as well as the Arab & Islamic worlds and pray to God Almighty to mark this blessed occasion with boons, prosperity and blessings.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Mövenpick-managed Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel to attend World Travel Market in London – hotel to extend unique all-inclusive winter break package
London calling for the Gate
Mövenpick-managed Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel to attend World Travel Market in London – hotel to extend unique all-inclusive winter break package
Following the successful launch of its all-inclusive package earlier this year, the five-star Mövenpick-managed Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai will be extending its ‘all-in’ offer throughout the winter season until the end of April 2012.
Along with its sister property the Oceana Beach Club, on Palm Jumeirah, ‘The Gate’ is reopening reservations for its optional £ 47 supplement per person per night, (free for children under six and 50% for kids under 12). Normal restaurant menus apply, along with quality house and branded beverages. The ‘dine, sign and relax’ offer applies to advanced bed and breakfast bookings for four consecutive nights or more.
“The initial launch of our all-inclusive winter offer was a major success, with heavy demand from UK and German tour operators. The deadline for bookings passed recently and due to its popularity, we have decided to extend the offer until the end of April next year,“ said Andrew Hughes, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel.
“Some leading tour operators are now packaging this offer for as little as UKP899 per person, using Qatar Airways out of London Heathrow,” added Hughes.
The hotel announced the extension ahead of its participation at World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition in London which starts on 7th November. WTM is a key event for the international travel industry and attracts over 46,000 travel professionals from all over the world.
At Oceana Beach Club, guests can also enjoy the sun, sand and sea, with a private beach, infinity pool and outdoor dining accessible through the hotel’s complimentary 10-minute shuttle bus. A 20% discount is applied to Oceana’s highly popular West 14th Steak House, a New York-style Grill.
For an extra supplement of just €95 guests can also enjoy a lavish gala dinner on New Year’s Eve at the hotel’s main atrium; Al Bahou, an authentic example of traditional Arabic architecture.
The Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is a comprehensive destination in itself, offering larger families the option of interconnecting rooms, a dedicated metro link and of course for those in need of some retail therapy, the extensive Ibn Battuta Mall is just next door.
Notes:
As the global hospitality industry continues to ponder the pace of business, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with real estate developer, Seven Tides, opens more than 1,200 rooms over four properties in Dubai, UAE.
The 396-room Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, is cleverly inspired by the journeys of the 14th century Arabian explorer, Ibn Battuta himself. The hotel is located in ‘New Dubai’ opened its doors to business and leisure travellers in October 2010.
The 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira opened in January 2011. Situated in the commercial hub of Diera, close to the Dubai Creek and Dubai Airport, the hotel is perfectly situated for business visitors and short stay leisure guests as well as weekend shoppers and small meeting groups.
During winter 2011, the Asian-inspired Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa on Palm Jumeirah will be ready to open. The 293-room resort will be shortly be announcing some ‘industry firsts’, including an upscale all-inclusive package available through preferred travel partners.
2012 will also witness the opening of the contemporary Oceana Hotel & Spa. Seven Tides’ second property located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah will open 324 rooms at the Oceana Beach Club, which has already opened a popular restaurant-bar venue, West 14th, the New-York Grill and Bar. Both the club and the restaurant opened for business during the summer of 2010 and like the hotel are set to deliver great family entertainment.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an upscale hotel management company with over 12,000 employees, is represented in 30 countries with over 90 hotels existing or under construction. Focussing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, the international hotel group specialises in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts. Of Swiss origin, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts positions itself in the upscale segment and stands for quality, reliability and care with a personal touch. The hotel group is owned by Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%).
Meanwhile, established in Dubai in 2004, Seven Tides is an international-oriented holding company currently focusing on hospitality and real estate sectors.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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