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Time Out Dubai
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates launches third daily Dubai to Mauritius flight
Emirates has announced a big update for travellers seeking a tropical island getaway. The world's largest international airline will soon fly three times per day from Dubai to Mauritius. Starting on Monday December 1, Dubai travellers will get three different options throughout the day to get to the popular island destination. Announced on Monday July 21, the airline revealed that the new third daily flight will complement the existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers. The additional daily service will take off from Dubai International Airport at 6.55am GST and arrive in Mauritius at 1.40pm local time. Return flights will depart Mauritius at 6.30pm local time and arrive at DXB at 1.10am the following day. (Credit: CanvaPro) The addition of a third daily service comes as the result of a codeshare agreement between Emirates and Air Mauritius. The codeshare will provide convenient flight timings to support travel itineraries and allow for connectivity from the Middle East, Europe and the Americas from the Indian Ocean holiday spot. Additionally, the new third daily service will provide more connections from and to the far east with Emirates promoting Mauritius to audiences in Japan, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The service will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft and provide seats in first class, business class and economy class. Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said that the wide-body aircraft will allow more travellers to get to Mauritius. He said: 'We would like to thank the Mauritian authorities for making an additional daily service possible. 'We have been proudly serving Mauritius since 2002 and our double daily A380 services have been a major success and contributor to the growth of the country's tourism industry. 'The additional daily service on our wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft will enable a more than 30 percent increase in capacity on the route, while also providing additional flight options for leisure and business travellers to seamlessly connect to flights.' Looking for things to do in Dubai? 10 one-of-a-kind cafés to escape the summer heat Extra cool spots to spend the day How to enjoy a luxe three-course dinner at Atlantis The Royal for only Dhs295 This is not a drill 7 low-key Dubai activities for when your social battery is running low Zero small talk required
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
45-minute journey in less than 15 minutes? Flying taxi to launch in THIS city soon, top speed of..., it will carry...
New Delhi: Countries across the globe are working relentlessly to launch air taxis (flying taxis). In a major development, Dubai is preparing to launch its first flying taxi service by 2026. The new mode of transport will provide fast and electric-powered air travel within the city. It has been developed by California-based company Joby Aviation. The goal is to significantly reduce travel time within the city. The air taxi network will operate from four main vertiports, according to the Reuters report. It is important to note these vertiports are currently under construction. The locations are: Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah. The first vertiport at Dubai International Airport is expected to be ready by early 2026. The main aim of this is to enable quick travel across the city's congested areas. Initially, the journey from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah takes about 45 minutes by car, but with the air taxi, it will take just 12 minutes. Here are some of the key details: Travellers will be able to book the air taxi through a mobile app. It will function much like Uber. Joby is Uber's global partner Users will be able to book the taxi, board it, and make payments—all through a single app. This service will expand to hotels and key locations as well. This will make it easier to travel directly from the airport to one's destination. Its top speed will be 320 kilometers per hour. How much will be the fare? According to Conde Nast Traveller, Joby estimates that a single trip will cost around $75 (approximately Rs 6,464). However, it is important to note that the exact fare hasn't been confirmed yet. Reports also suggest that the fare will be similar to an expensive Uber Black ride. The taxi will feature glass walls and a windshield extending to the roof, offering a spectacular view of Dubai city during the flight. How many passengers can it carry? All air taxis will be operated by licensed pilots. The company assures that all necessary safety measures will be in place before the service is launched for the public. Each air taxi will be able to accommodate one pilot and four passengers.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Flying taxis to start in this city, will cover 45 minute journey in just..., city is...
(Representational image: Joby Aviation/X) New Delhi: Efforts are going on to start air taxis in many cities around the world and Dubai is preparing to start its first flying taxi service by the year 2026. It will provide very fast and electric air travel in the city. This service has been created by California company Joby Aviation. Its goal is to reduce travel time in the city. Where are flying taxi ports being built? According to a Reuters report, the air taxi network will run from four main vertiports which are being built right now. These four places are: Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. The first vertiport at Dubai International Airport will be ready by the beginning of 2026. This system is designed to quickly travel from one place to another in the crowded areas of the city. Currently, it takes 45 minutes to travel by car from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah. But with this taxi, one can reach in just 12 minutes. How to book air taxi? People will be able to book air taxis from a mobile app. It will be just like Uber. Joby is Uber's global partner, so it is possible that people can book a taxi, board it and pay money from the same app. Gradually, this service will also reach hotels and other selected places. This will make it easier to go directly from the airport to your destination. How much the fare will be? The exact information about the fare has not been received yet. But according to Conde Nast Traveller, Joby estimates that the fare for one trip will be around $ 75 (about Rs 6464). This will be like the expensive ride of Uber Black. The taxi will have glass walls and a windshield up to the ceiling. This will give you a great view of Dubai city during the flight. How many passengers can fly at one time? Jobi says that hundreds of test flights of the air taxi have been done for a distance of more than 60,000 kilometers. All the planes will be flown by licensed pilots. The company says that all necessary safety arrangements will be made before starting it for the people. One pilot and four passengers will be able to sit in each air taxi. Its top speed will be 320 kilometers per hour.
Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates First Class check-in lounge has just opened at DXB
Emirates has officially opened a brand-new luxurious check-in lounge at Dubai International Airport. Now open at Terminal 3 of DXB, Emirates First provides first class and Skywards Platinum members a spacious, opulent and refined private seating area. The previous first class check-in lounge was closed in January to allow upgrades to be carried out. The lounge provides high-end Emirates customers with iPads to carry out the formalities of the check-in process while sitting comfortably. Alternatively, check-in desks are still available to travellers and baggage can be dropped off here. Once checked in, first class customers can breeze through security and immigration before moving to one of three lounges in Terminal 3 departures. You may like: This is not a drill – FIX chocolate is now at DXB (Credit: Emirates) Emirates First has been designed to offer a small area of serenity away from the hustle and bustle of the airport. Grand columns flank the space while wooden floors are mixed with marble flooring and soft carpeting lies underfoot in seating areas. The area features leather and soft fabric armchairs and sofas. Rolex clocks keep passengers aware of times from major cities around the world. All digital screens and advertising have been removed from the area, allowing the soft integrated lighting to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Emirates currently has seven lounges in Terminal 3 with three catering for First Class customers and three for Business Class as well as a lounge for all premium customers. First Class customers flying from DXB can use a chauffeur service to get to-and-from the airport. Adel al Redha, Emirates' Deputy President & Chief Operating Officer, said that the new space provides another level of hospitality. He said: 'We invest heavily in upgrading our ground products, and Emirates First is one of the areas that will offer a unique and private environment to our First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members. 'We know our customers value privacy and convenience, and this will provide another level of hospitality to the check-in experience, as part of our efforts to continuously uplift the overall travel journey.' (Credit: DXB) If you're looking for any travel inspiration then you've come to the right place, we've got the lowdown on the best times of the year to book a flight if you want to save some serious cash. Unsure of where to fly? There are more than 140 direct flights from DXB to choose from. We've broken down what each destination has to offer and how long your flight will be here. More Dubai news Dubai has just got a major glow-up It's getting greener by the day Bluewaters is set for a Dhs1 billion makeover This is what you can expect UAE president announces 2025 will be The Year of Community We're all going to feel a lot closer this year
Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates to launch third daily Dubai
The world's largest international airline has announced a new daily flight to one of Europe's top capital cities. Starting from Sunday October 26, Emirates will operate a third daily flight to Dublin from Dubai. The third daily route, EK165, will serve as an early morning flight from Dubai International Airport – departing at 2.10am GST and arriving in Ireland at 6.25am local time. And the return flight EK166 will depart Dublin at 8.25am local time and arrive in DXB at 8pm GST. The additional flight provides Irish travellers with an early morning departure option and complements the existing afternoon and evening departures that the airline already has in place. Emirates will operate a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft set in a three-class configuration which will offer customers eight private suites in first class, 42 lie flat seats in business class and 304 seats in economy class. Temple Bar in Dublin (Credit: Canva) From the bustling nightlife of Temple Bar to rich historic sites like Dublin Castle, the Irish capital is one of Europe's best cities to visit. And while there's a lot for travellers in Ireland to love about Dubai, the extra daily flight will provide greater connectivity to popular destinations throughout Emirates' network, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Previously, Emirates has officially introduced its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 on the Dubai to Dublin route, offering Irish passengers an upgraded experience with its four-class configuration. The airline will deploy its second refurbished Boeing 777 to Dublin from Friday October 16. Looking for things to do in Dubai? 10 one-of-a-kind cafés to escape the summer heat Extra cool spots to spend the day How to enjoy a luxe three-course dinner at Atlantis The Royal for only Dhs295 This is not a drill 7 low-key Dubai activities for when your social battery is running low Zero small talk required
