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Dubai Metro opens to 'ride the train'
The countdown continues for the departure of the first train from the Nakheel Harbour & Tower station. Phil Blizzard captures the excitement and describes the ride to the Dubai International Financial Centre, which at times is like a mild roller coaster.
Dubai Metro opens the doors to the trains
On board a train at the Nakheel Harbour & Tower Metro station Phil Blizzard reports on the opening of the Dubai Metro and the countdown to the departure of the first train from this end of the red line.
Dubai Metro opens Nakheel Harbour and Tower
A trio of features covering the opening of the Dubai Metro begins with Phil Blizzard joining specially invited passengers for a tour the Nakheel Harbour & Tower terminus, as well as speak to some of the VIP's.
Emirates A380 celebrates at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport, UK, has become the latest destination on the Emirates network to receive a super-jumbo Airbus A380. Phil Blizzard spoke to Laurie Berryman, Manager, UK North, Emirates about this special one off flight and on the importance of this regional airport.
Emaar's Address Dubai Mall opens
Open for business, softly, on the same day as the Dubai Metro, and with the not yet opened Burj Dubai in the background, the Address, Dubai Mall has an ideal location for shopping. In his second report on the hotel, Phil Blizzard talks to Olivier Heuchenne, GM, about restaurants, shopping and of course its location.
Dubai Metro mainlines integrated transport system
The Dubai Metro will form the backbone to an integrated transport system across Dubai. Ramadan Abdulla Mohammed, Director of Operations, Rail Agency, RTA talks to Phil Blizzard about the modes of transport making up the system, but first talks about the ticket and fares structures.
Emaar's Address Dubai Mall to open for business
The newest Address in Dubai will soon be open for business at Dubai Mall. In this, the first report on the hotel, Phil Blizzard looks at the business aspects of the latest addition to the portfolio of the Emaar Hospitality Group.
Red line stations to open on Dubai Metro
Phil Blizzard talks with H.E. Matter Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), about the 10 stations on the red line which will be ready when services start, how they were selected, the time frame for the remainder and why Jebel Ali station is not included in the initial phase.
Dubai Metro to replace the strain of driving
Phil Blizzard looks at the world's longest fully automated transport system, which is the key component in Dubai's integrated transport network. Once it begins operating the Dubai Metro is expected to relieve traffic on the roads of Dubai.
Sustainability key to higher ROI in the hotel sector
Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect of hotel management and in this report we look at the Six Senses Hideaway, Zighy Bay, Oman. Tara Hammond, Environment Responsibilities Officer talks to Phil Blizzard about their key aspects and says "the ROI is a lot higher than the investment put in".
Gulf airlines offer new routes and enhancements
Despite the economic slowdown major airlines in the Gulf region appear to be riding the storm. Emirates have announced new destinations for the A380 super-jumbo and Qatar Airways are increasing their flights to Europe, whilst Abu Dhabi's fledgling airline Elite Aviation are expanding their network, as Phil Blizzard reports.
Emirates A380 first anniversary - economic slowdown, in-flight showers and new routes pt 2/2
Emirates received their first A380 super jumbo in July 2008 and one year on Phil Blizzard looks at how the global economic slowdown has impacted on the routes flown, he tries out the 1st Class shower spa and looks ahead to the launch of services to Paris and Seoul, plus a one day special to Birmingham, UK.
Emirates A380 first anniversary - New York, London and Hamburg, pt 1/2
Emirates received their first A380 super jumbo in July 2008 at a special ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. One year on Phil Blizzard reflects back on that delivery, the debut flight of the aircraft in the Emirates fleet and how it's flight path has evolved in the first year of service.
Summer Hideaway at Zighy Bay, Oman
Trying to beat the summer heat is a challenge not only for hotel guests, but also hotel operators. In the latest report on the summer downturn Phil Blizard visited the Six Senses Hideaway, Zighy Bay in Oman and spoke with the general manager Rochelle Kilgariff.
TravelWise pt 2 - Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius plus travel tip
TravelWise, presented by Phil Blizzard, with the featured destination of Mauritius looking at what the traveller can expect, not only on the main island, but also on neighbouring Rodriques and concludes this edition with another hot travel tip.
