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Dubai International ‘is the world’s leading A380 hub’
Dubai International Airport has been officially confirmed as the world's leading hub for A380 aircraft.The double-decker planes have revolutionised air travel and it seems that the UAE has embraced the vessels faster than any other destination across the planet.New schedule figures have shown that 7,259 of the aeroplanes left Dubai's main airport on journeys to 28 different locations in 2012 and all but 88 of these flights were laid on by Emirates Airline.Dubai International beat second-placed Singapore in the rankings and was also ahead of London's Heathrow, Frankfurt and Sydney.Chief executive officer at Dubai Airports Paul Griffiths said the recent expansion of the airport highlights its commitment to housing A380 aircraft. He suggested that the grand unveiling of the new Concourse A was a real signal of intent from Dubai International.”This new facility is purpose built for the aircraft with two-tiered gates facilitating boarding directly from the first and business class lounges,” he remarked.Although other airports, such as Charles de Gaulle in Paris, New York's JFK, Hong Kong International and Los Angeles have all facilitated an impressive number of A380 planes over the past year, Mr Griffiths feels Dubai International will continue to lead the way.”Based on Emirates' order book, the new Qantas A380 operation and our $7.8 billion expansion plan, Dubai International is well placed to continue to hold the top position for A380 operations in 2013 and beyond,” he added.Last month, the aviation hub was officially declared the second-busiest on earth, behind only Heathrow. This was based on passenger numbers from 2012 and the start of 2013.Some 10.6 million people passed through the Middle Eastern airport in the first two months of 2013, which was a 13 per cent improvement on the corresponding period in 2012.This was enough to see Dubai International overtake Charles de Gaulle in the rankings and Mr Griffiths thinks the airport is in a strong position to take the number one spot from Heathrow in a few years' time. Continue reading
Celebrities continue to flock to Dubai
You never know who you might see on a trip to Dubai – just ask British boxer and reality TV star David Haye.Having held the WBA heavyweight title, Haye is a fully-fledged celebrity in his own right, but even he appeared to be a little starstruck when he completed a skydive alongside motor racing legend Michael Schumacher.Haye told the Daily Mail that he looked up to the German Formula One driver when he was younger and he said that meeting the seven-time world champion “made the whole trip worthwhile”.”We both turned up at Skydive Dubai completely unannounced and I couldn't believe my luck when I saw Michael Schumacher getting ready to jump,” Haye was quoted as saying.”It's not every day you randomly bump into one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all-time. And Michael Schumacher is pretty much the Muhammad Ali of his sport.”Haye – otherwise known as the “Hayemaker” – has been training in Dubai as part of his preparations for a return to the ring this summer.He added that at the age of 32, he is ready to get the gloves back on and he did not want to wait until he was in his forties to make a comeback.The fact that two major celebrities happened to bump into each other in Dubai reiterates the emirate's status as a playground for the rich and famous.Some of the biggest names on the planet love to take a holiday in the Gulf and the likes of Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra and Jude Law have all been seen heading into swanky nightclubs in the city in recent weeks.Some celebrities even purchase properties in Dubai, such is their love for its many glamorous delights.Reports have suggested that teen megastar Justin Bieber could be the latest famous face to get a foot on to the UAE property ladder.A source close to the singer – who will perform two shows in Dubai next month – told the Sun the Canadian had originally intended to stay in a hotel, but he now wants to buy a place of his own. Continue reading
UK schools to take part in Dubai exhibition
Around 10,000 people move to Dubai from the UK every year, as the UAE provides excellent job opportunities for skilled and experienced expats.The Middle Eastern city's favourable tax system means that Britons can earn far more if they relocate and it goes without saying that there are far worse places to live than Dubai.With long, sandy beaches, gorgeous weather, wonderful amenities and a multitude of luxury apartments and villas on offer, it is very clear why UK citizens are moving to the Gulf in their droves.Of course, circumstances change and a lot of Britons move back to their homeland after a couple of years in the UAE.This can be quite tricky for people who have young families, as changing schools is difficult when you are just moving between different towns in the UK, so it is even more problematic for youngsters who have spent a number of years in a completely different part of the world.However, schools in the UK have forged closer ties with the UAE and this has eased the situation somewhat.To reiterate this point, a crop of the finest educational institutions in Britain will head out to the Middle East to take part in an important exhibition later this month.The 2013 Independent Schools Show will be held at Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina on April 27th and 28th and the organisers of the event believe it will be very useful for anyone who lives in the UK or UAE.”Being based abroad makes the highly pressured task of searching for the right school so much more stressful. Parents and prospective pupils will have the chance to compare and contrast the different ways schools work, what they offer and whether they feel right,” commented founder and director of the show David Wellesley Wesley.Property is also an important consideration for anyone planning to move to Dubai and now could be the perfect time to get your foot on to the real estate ladder, as prices are only going to go up and up in the coming years. Continue reading
