Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai Airports has claimed the opening date of Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central is no different from the latest date slated in February 2009.

Confusion has surrounded the official opening date with media reports stating that the airport would be ready by June 2010, but a spokesperson from Dubai Airports said that this was the completion date for the first phase of the project and it had not altered from the original announcement.

“The first phase of Al Maktoum International is expected to be complete by mid-2010, but this has been the case since the announcement made by us in February 2009,” a Dubai Airports spokesperson told Aviation Business.

A completion date for the entire Dubai World Central complex is still to be announced.

Confusion also surrounds the completion date of Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport.
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Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif has handed over the important documents regarding his Dubai case to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Asif, who was arrested on Dubai Airport over the drug possession charges in June 2008, is facing a PCB inquiry.

Asif, accompanied with his lawyer, appeared before the three-member committee on Friday, The News reported.

The committee included, PCB director HR Wasim Bari, director media Asif Sohail and medical officer Sohail Saleem.
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Dubai Airports on Tuesday launched a new VIP facility named ‘Al Majlis’ at the Dubai International Airport.

During the launching ceremony held at the facility, the new brand identity for the dedicated facility, as well as its wide range of upgraded services were also unveiled.

Located close to Dubai International’s Terminal 3, the nearly 3,400 square-metre new Al Majlis VIP facility will offer exclusive services for affluent travellers - both corporate and individuals, whether they are arriving, setting off or in transit, officials said.

“At Dubai Airports, we are constantly seeking to add value to our product offerings, and enhance the quality of customer service. The new Al Majlis VIP facility is a reflection of that very approach. A dedicated, state-of-the-art facility for Al Majlis means that we have the additional capacity and the latest in technology to enable us to serve our customers better,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.
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