Best Safari Tours In Africa: Operators You Should Consider Booking

Safaris are especially popular for tourists during migration and mating seasons. During migration seasons, several different species may be seen gathering around watering holes, creating an unforgettable sight.(Photo: World Travel Guide / YouTube)

Adventurers and thrill-seekers all agree that nothing beats seeing the wilderness in all its untainted glory. In this day and age, there is no better way of doing that than seeing herds and packs of wild animals in their natural habitat. Plan your own wild vacation by taking your pick of these incredible safari packages.

If you're looking to book a fun adventure but still want to keep the expenses to a minimum, you're going to want to check out the Maasai Mara super budget safari. For as little as $900, you can get three full adventure-packed days to observe Kenya's wildlife during great migration periods.

Watch everything from majestic lions to faster-than-lightning cheetahs in a wildlife reserve. With views spanning everything from the Serengeti to the Mara, less than $300 per day is an absolute steal.

For more than 25 years, Roy Safaris has been offering amazing Tanzania safaris for a very minimal price. For as little as $450 per day, you too can cover everything from photography trips, hotel accommodations and wildlife tours.

According to Fodors, these personalized travel services are worth every single penny. What's even better is that Roy Safaris owns its own philanthropic foundation that funds everything from the building of classrooms to the development of clean water supplies.

Mountain gorillas are exceedingly common in zoos and other wildlife preserves. But if you're looking to catch a glimpse of these and many other amazing primates, then Rwanda is the place to be. Rwanda Gorillas Safari offers everything from transportation, accommodation, and primate tracking for as low as $700 per day.

Get unforgettable views of chimpanzees swinging from trees, gorillas building their nests, and even mating and breeding seasons for several rare primate species. Don't worry about legal issues either because this safari tour is fully licensed to track and observe all these primates.

No one can go wrong when choosing one of Africa's most respected travel and tour organizers. Wilderness Safaris boasts a long history of truly memorable wilderness destination safaris and camping. With partners like seven-star hotels and more than seventy camping grounds to choose from, they are your best bet for African adventures.

Though it may seem a little steep, The Guardian guarantees that a $900 per day rate is definitely worth its weight. Wilderness Safaris offers packages such as 11-day trips to Botswana and 10-day trips to the Desert Dune.

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South Africa: Falling for Tugela Falls

Having been stuck overnight in the rangers' cabin in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal, my heart sinks when it becomes clear the thick fog surrounding the small shelter still holds fast. I climb off my bunk and walk out into the cold whiteness. The cloud at this height is so thick I can barely see one metre in front of me here.

I walk over to the start of the mountain trail, but the rocky pathway disappears into the milky swirl, so I decide to delay for an hour. Back in the cabin, I sit down with the park ranger, Mokabe, in front of the small gas burner beside his wooden desk.

After some time, Mokabe looks out the window, gives the glass a rub with his sleeve and tells me the cloud is about to clear. I glance out and only see a blanket of mist, but he seems certain, so I lace up my boots, shoulder my pack and head out into the Drakensberg Mountains.

The trail is steep and uneven, strewn with rocks. The mist gradually dissipates as the sun burns it away, and I glimpse the landscape below — vast and green, with distant hills and valleys, and small iridescent blue lakes sparkling in the sun.

The higher I climb, the more frequent these holes in the cloud become, until finally all that's left is a thin veil of mist clinging to the cliff face. The views from the narrow, winding cliff-side path are breathtaking and it takes great concentration not to let my eyes linger too long else I misplace a foot and tumble to my doom. Eventually, I enter a narrow gorge where the path stops and bare rock and boulders block my way. I look around for a minute before I notice the metal ladder.

The chain ladder hangs from the rock above. It's impossible to see the top as it slips out of sight past an overhang. I start to climb, the rungs cold and my sweaty palms giving little grip against the smooth metal. But I reach the overhang at about 50ft and see this swinging rungs continues even further still.

I scramble to the highest point and look over the flat top of the mountain. It's sparse and cold, almost like Scottish moorland. A river cuts through the centre of my view, running away to the east and disappearing. It's sapphire blue. This seems to be the right way so I follow the water downstream.

After 30 minutes, I can hear a dull roar coming from somewhere ahead. I see a man wrapped in a red tribesman's cloak, sitting smoking on a rock in the middle of the river, which spreads out around him. The fog has returned and I walk to where the rock ends and look over, but there's nothing but whiteness. I sit on the edge and swing my legs over, I hear the man chuckle to himself and suddenly the cloud clears and I'm left aghast as the drop appears directly below me.

The water falls 3,110ft until it meets the wide blue river below, which snakes off into the distance. I'd climbed to the very top of the second highest waterfall in the world, Tugela Falls. Yet as soon as the view had appeared, it was again obscured by cloud, and I never saw it again. But that moment was worth it all.

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Namibia growing as an exotic destination for African travellers

Africa's business and leisure travellers are searching for local travel, meetings, and conference options with expensive travel visas and fears of terrorism across Europe and the East. Exotic destinations are becoming a stretch on the purse-strings and looking for local destinations are fast becoming a major trend. Namibia is such a destination, with the country becoming an appealing option for the leisure and conference markets.

Swakopmund - famous jetty

Growth in arrivals Nicolae Tambrescu, regional and domestic operations and marketing for Namibia, Africa and Middle East at Namibia Tourism Board, confirms the growth reflected by Namibian Airports Company figures for 2015 when Windhoek airport handled 773,721 passengers and 14,940 aircraft movements.

Supporting airlines are Air Namibia, South African Airlines, TAAG Angola, Airlink, Condor, South African Express and British Airways (Comair) that service routes to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Luanda, amongst others in Africa, as well as to Europe through Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Walvis Bay Airport is a second major airport in Namibia, handling over 20,000 aircraft and about 100,000 passengers in 2015, operating daily flights to Windhoek, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.

Walvis Bay Airport is undergoing a total revamp and is set to be Namibia's second international airport by the end of 2016. According to Tambrescu, South African arrivals continue to increase at 12-13% annually, reaching over 5 00,000 in 2015.

But it's not only South Africans who are realising the value of Namibia. Arrivals from Angola and Zambia account for about 700,000, whilst visitor figures from Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom have reached as many as three hundred thousand per annum.

A surge in corporate travel Recent reports confirm the arrival of KLM, Qatar and Ethiopia Airlines, confirming the interest of visitors to the country. Tambrescu explains that there is an upsurge in corporate travel from SADC, but there is room for improvement. "It is important to inform the consumers of various types of destinations and activities, tourism campaigns and incentives, through various communication tools and, in the past years, we have seen growth and uniformity throughout the year, positive signs for Namibia."A playground of attractions Dean van Rooyen, general manager at BON Hotel Swakopmund, boasts that Namibia, especially the coastal town of Swakopmund, has much to offer. "Less than an hour's drive from the Walvis Bay airport, the sand dunes and ocean offer a playground of attractions for corporate and leisure seekers and the historical value draws many tourists from Germany and Europe.

Namibia, Sossusvlei

With such a variety on offer, Swakop is becoming increasingly popular for conference groups, team-building, and our leisure market is growing too. Of course, we also enjoy the big-time Hollywood movie shoots. The exchange rate and unusual locations are huge drawcards for production companies."

If one has to look at exotic travel options for South Africans on our current exchange rate, we have limited choice for value – perhaps Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia or even Mauritius, but Namibia… now there's a thought.

Source: Namibia growing as an exotic destination for African travellers

Nigerians are the most frequent African visitors to Dubai

Recently, the 2016 edition of one of Africa's largest travel fair, Akwaaba Africa Travel Market took pace in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was a gathering of stakeholders and players in the African travel and tourism sector. One of the major highlights of the event was the return of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) to commence its commitment to the African market. At the event, it was revealed that Nigeria had the most frequent African visitors to Dubai.

 "Nigeria made up 60 per cent of clients of Time Hotels and Arabian Falcons, a leading property company in the Middle East. Nigeria also accounted for about 127,000 overnight visitors in 2015, making Nigeria one of the top 20 source markets that year," said Stella Fubara Obinwa, Regional Director for Africa, DCTM.

Stella Fubara Obinwa

 What did Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing do differently this year?

DTCM arrived Nigeria with 10 tour operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs), which included airlines, hotels, tour agencies and the world's largest indoor theme park, the IMG Worlds of Adventure. The whole point was to create a platform where suppliers and buyers get to meet, to improve their businesses.

They also tried to change the misconception that Dubai is expensive or it is only for shopping.

 "Yes, it is a luxury destination but it is very affordable, and there are thousands of more places to visit beyond the Burj Khalifa and Desert Safari, said Obinwa.

The DTCM partners also came along to the Akwaaba to give incentives to help travel businesses grow. Of course, luxury shopping is a given in Dubai and at phenomenal market value. Shoppers may be happy to know that the next Dubai Shopping Festival starts early by December 26 until January 2017. Discounts will be extremely attractive for visitors, with about 600 incredible giveaways to shoppers," Obinwa said further.

Why Dubai is a top destination for Nigerians

According to Obinwa, to start with, Dubai takes the least time to get to by flight, just six hours, instead of 14 hours to other destinations. There are the thousands of posh restaurants, luxury hotels, parks, museums, resorts and family entertainment centres that serve as perfect getaway cum exquisite business spots for destination events. "Twenty luxury event planners from Nigeria, who were hosted by Dubai Tourism, Middle East Tourism and Red Apple in October 2016, can testify to the wow factor Dubai effortlessly offers, " said Obinwa.

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Ethiopian Airlines Pronounced Africa’s Best Airline For Fifth Straight Year

Ethiopian Airlines  has been adjudged the continent's best airline for the fifth year in a row by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

 The 'Airline of the Year Award' was given during the AFRAA's 48th Annual General Assembly held earlier this week in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

The Ethiopian national airline which is the largest Airline Group on the continent was applauded for its outstanding financial performance, technological leadership and investment in modern fuel, efficient fleet and exemplary cooperation with other African carriers.

It was also hailed for significantly expanding route network in Africa and beyond, growing cargo operations with the largest cargo fleet on the continent and huge investment in MROand training facilities to support the African Aviation.

Receiving the award, Ethiopian Group CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam, said, "We are highly honored for this recognition by fellow sisterly airlines in Africa, for the fifth consecutive year. The award underscores the continuous efforts and hard work of Ethiopian employees who are striving day and night to surpass customers' expectations.

''Ethiopian is also grateful to its loyal customers for giving us the opportunity to serve them, for travelling on Ethiopian in great numbers, for their continued feedback and support which, in turn, assisted us in enhancing the airline's service excellence.''

He also underscored that the award was a testimony of the soundness of the Airline's Vision 2025 fast, profitable and sustainable growth strategy. ''Ethiopian welcomes this award with great pride," he added.

Some other accolades the airline has bagged in the past include, Best Airline Staff in Africa by SkyTrax, Best Airline in Africa by APEX 'Passenger Choice Awardand CAPA Airline of the Year Award.

They recently announced an increase in the frequency of their flights to Cape Town in South Africa. From December 1, the Ethiopian national carrier said it was going to add four more flights to the South African city. With that its flight frequency moves from six to ten flights each week.

Ethiopian is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent's leading carriers in terms of efficiency and operational success. They command the lion's share of the pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 95 international destinations across five continents.

The AFRAA annual awards recognize excellence in service delivery, innovation and competitiveness in airlines, individuals and service providers in the African aviation industry.Ethiopian has been

Source: Ethiopian Airlines Pronounced Africa's Best Airline For Fifth Straight Year

Tanzania to use vintage air rally to market its destinations

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Phillipe Corsaletti, one of the local coordinators of the global event, said that during the five-day air fly, pilots will be flying over the Tanzania's national parks and other tourist attractions.

Arusha - Tanzania is expected to use the vintage air rally, which involves experienced pilots from across the world, to market its tourism destinations.

The global event, scheduled to start on November 28, is expected to involve more than 40 experienced pilots from six countries including Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, the Untied States, Belgium and Russia.

Phillipe Corsaletti, one of the local coordinators of the global event, said that during the five-day air fly, pilots will be flying over the Tanzania's national parks and other tourist attractions.

He said that the air rally involves old aircraft of as old as 1920's which will be operated by pilots from various parts of the world. "The first-ever vintage air rally is being followed by thousands of people around the globe...it will help to promote national tourism on a global level," said Corsaletti.

Corsaletti, who is the general manager of Puma Energy Tanzania, said that as the main host of the amazing adventure they have also been supported by the government through the Tanzania Tourists Board (TTB) and other relevant bodies to ensure that available tourists' attractions are known worldwide.

He said the rally is also meant to raise funds for various community-related issues globally through Unicef, Bird Life International and Seed Bombing.

The institutions he said are involved in activities which have direct impact to nature conservation since it affects human life prosperity. "Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world where the rally will take place. We welcome the public to be part of this historic event when the vintage planes pass their areas as well as use the event to promote the country's tourism," he noted.

He said that Puma is prepared to host the team of pilots and provide all necessary required services in order to ensure reliable flights.

He said the company has knowledgeable technicians who can re-fill fuel in the vintage aircraft since it also provides the same services in eight airports in the country including Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA).

He said that in Tanzania the vintage aircraft will refuel at Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dodoma and Songwe. Raymond Tungaraza, Puma aviation operations manager, said the rally commenced on November 12, 2016 at Crete in Greece, and that the entire trip will take 35 days covering 10 countries including Greece, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

Tungaraza said the rally aims at testing pilot's skills and the old aircraft. Puma Energy is the official fuel sponsor for the 2016 vintage air rally.

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National Geographic Traveler has published the annual list of the best tourist destinations in the world

Top destinations in the world in 2017 include countries like Malta, Colombia, Finland, Morocco, Papua New Guinea and Russia. The recommendations are divided into three categories, that are cities nature and culture.

The best nature tourist destination is, according to the opinion of the editors, the island of Kauai, considered the paradise of Hawaii, with high cliffs, waterfalls, tropical forests and luxurious vegetation.

Finland is also recommended as a great destination of 2017. The 40 national parks and 6 hiking areas are described as sanctuaries of those who seek peace.

The tourists who are looking for effervescence are urged to visit Seoul. With a population of 25 million inhabitants, the capital of South Korea spreads vibrations of life and light on its streets, squares, skyscrapers, palaces, restaurants and fashion shops.

Chengdu City and is also on the list, due to its traditional Chinese cuisine. The region, recognized by UNESCO as 'The city of gastronomy', is famous for its traditional foods such as smoked tea duck, ma po tofu and kung pao chicken.

Malta is one of the cities among the recommended cultural destinations due to its history and its formidable heritage. The land of the Maltese Knights and its capital city Valletta recently became the stage for the global phenomenon Game of Thrones. Next year, Malta will organize many cultural activities, including the Carnival, which will take place in February, and several weekends that will celebrate various saints from May to September, known as the 'Festas'.

The 21 destinations for 2017, chosen by National Geographic Traveler, in alphabetical order, are: Anchorage in the United States; Baja California in Mexico; Banff in Canada; Canton of Uri from Switzerland; Cartagena in Colombia, national parks of central India; Chengdu, China; Cradle of Humankind in South Africa; rainforests of Ecuador; Finland; Georgia in the United States; Guadeloupe Island; Hamburg in Germany; Kauai in Hawaii, United States; Madrid in Spain; Malta; Marrakech in Morocco; Moscow in Russia; Papua New Guinea; Seoul in South Korea; the Balkans.

Source: National Geographic Traveler has published the annual list of the best tourist destinations in the world

Ethiopian Airlines Graduates 322 Aviation Professionals

Tewolde GebreMariam presenting certificate to one of the graduates

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy, the largest aviation academy in Africa, graduated 322 aviation professionals at a ceremony held at its headquarters last Thursday.

They included 47 pilots, 92 aviation maintenance technicians, 50 cabin crew and 133 marketing professionals.

Tewolde GebreMariam, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ethiopian Airlines, who congratulated new graduates, gave out diplomas to all the graduates, flight wings to graduating pilots and cabin crew.

He also presented achievement awards to graduates with outstanding academic performance.

"We believe education is the greatest equalizer in the 21st Century, and Ethiopian Aviation Academy has strategically positioned itself to train the African youth in the latest Aviation technology and skills to own, manage and operate their own indigenous home-grown African Airlines to lead safe, economical and reliable aviation industry with global standards," he said.

Mr. GebreMariam said, "We shall continue to scale up our capacity and continue nurturing the youth and prepare them for the 21st century African Aviation development."

Operating successfully for the past six decades since its establishment in 1956, Ethiopian Aviation Academy has significantly contributed towards alleviating the critical shortage of skilled aviation professionals.

Currently, the academy trains 1,500 youth per annum, and it envisages to enhance its intake capacity to 4,000 by 2025.

Ethiopian Aviation Academy is certified by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, the U.S Federal Aviation Administration, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and IATA Safety Audit (IOSA).

In its seven decades of operation, Ethiopian Airlines has become one of the continent's leading carriers, unrivaled in efficiency and operational success.It operates the youngest and most modern fleet to 95 international destinations across five continents.

Source: Ethiopian Airlines Graduates 322 Aviation Professionals

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“Beyond Oil in a Changing World” the theme for inaugural CNN Middle East Business Forum in Abu Dhabi

A host of global business leaders will come together to discuss the theme "Beyond Oil in a Changing World" at the first ever CNN Middle East Business Forum. The Forum will be held at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, the capital's business and lifestyle destination and home to the world's newest international financial centre.

Taking place on 26 November as the eyes of the world turn to the UAE during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, the Forum will feature talks from prominent global and regional leaders and visionaries, and be attended by over 350 esteemed members of the business community. Discussion will be led and accompanied by analysis from CNN's foremost experts on business and Middle East – Anchor and Managing Editor, Abu Dhabi, Becky Anderson, CNNMoney Editor at Large Richard Quest, and CNNMoney Emerging Markets Editor John Defterios.Held in association with Mubadala and twofour54, the CNN Middle East Business Forum will open with a keynote speech on the Middle East's response to a year of global economic turmoil from Goldman Sachs International Non Executive Chairman and former President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso. The stellar speakers include:

H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Chairwoman of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54

H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Mubadala's Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the USA

H.E. Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market

H.E. Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

James Hogan, Etihad Aviation Group President and Chief Executive Officer

Solar Impulse pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg

A pop-up CNN studio will be at the CNN Middle East Business Forum as well as a CNN virtual reality experience. A programme featuring highlights from the Forum will air on CNN in the coming weeks, and there will be immediate coverage on digital platforms.

In the week leading up to the Forum, CNN International will also broadcast a series of On Abu Dhabi special reports. Fronted by John Defterios, the series will examine the key challenges and opportunities facing the capital of the UAE as it looks to the future.

Commercial supporting partners for the CNN Middle East Business Forum and associated programming include Al Maryah Island and Abu Dhabi Global Market, as they support coverage of Abu Dhabi's progress on the global stage.

"The CNN Middle East Business Forum is a unique opportunity for leaders from across the region and beyond to come together and have informed conversations guided by journalists with the best knowledge and expertise in business in the Middle East," said Rani R. Raad, President, CNN International Commercial. "Together with our partners Mubadala and twofour54, we look forward to this next step in CNN's commitment to being part of the fabric of the Middle East. We are proud to be able to facilitate these important discussions about how the region diversifies in a time of seismic change."

"Exploring the theme of 'Beyond Oil in a Changing World' is central to CNN's business reporting of the Middle East and its global partners in many industries," said Becky Anderson, Anchor and Managing Editor, CNN Abu Dhabi. "We are delighted to be creating the first CNN Middle East Business Forum and bringing the thoughts of the leaders and change-makers to our global audience. This will be the biggest event that CNN has held here in Abu Dhabi since we opened our bureau back in 2009, and I couldn't be happier to be part of it."

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Feature: Uganda strives to become Africa's top birding destination

By Ronald Ssekandi, Yuan Qing

ENTEBBE, Uganda, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Wendy Maltinsky is a birder from the United Kingdom. Her passion for birds stems from her family back in Scotland. They have moved around the world in search for unique bird species.

Maltinsky is in Uganda to attend the first ever African Birding Expo that has attracted over 100 birders from Europe and the United States.

The event, which opened on Friday, is held here 40km south of the capital Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Uganda is using the expo to showcase that it is a birding paradise.

The country is endowed with over 1,000 bird species that account for 10 percent of the globe's total bird species and 50 percent of Africa's bird species population.

All this is possible because of the richly diverse habitats from the scenic shores of Lake Victoria to the lush forests of the Albertine Rift and the banks of River Nile.

Uganda was declared Africa's Preferred Birding Destination in 2013 after Africa Bird Club voted two of its birding sites among the top 10 birders' destinations on the continent.

"The birds here are very brightly colored, we do have some of those in the United Kingdom but not as much as here," Maltinsky told Xinhua in an interview.

Laura Kammermeier, a travel writer from New York, described her birding experience in Uganda as magical.

"They (birds) are so many, they have beautiful shapes and colours. They are really exciting to see and easy to find," she said.

Nate Swick of the American Birding Association urged Uganda to fully exploit the country's potential.

Uganda Tourism Board, a government agency charged with promoting tourism, argues that birding is one of the most important tourist activities in the world, garnering chunks of money for countries that have given it priority.

The agency argued that the country now needs to market birding to reap from the tourist attraction.

Tourism now ranks as Uganda's top foreign exchange earner, contributing over 23 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product. Enditem

Source: Feature: Uganda strives to become Africa's top birding destination

Cape Town Is Not The Most Popular Destination In Africa

Africa is a pretty big place – and people continuously travel to the continent for a variety of reasons.

But South Africa still remains one of the top destinations, as we are both a fine tourist destination and a lucrative financial hub.

This, from Quartz:

Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are expected to attract close to six million visitors in 2016 alone, according to the newly-released 2016 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index.

The MasterCard index ranked 132 most visited countries in the world, with 13 African cities appearing in the list.

So you want to know what the most visited cities in Africa are? Fine:

With 3.6 million visitors, Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, is set to be the most popular destination in Africa for the fourth year.

Most of the international visitors to Johannesburg come from London, Harare, Frankfurt, Maputo and Paris, and are expected to spend $1.73 billion by end of 2016.

Across the continent, Cairo is the second most visited African city with 1.55 million visitors, while trips to cities like Casablanca in Morocco and Nairobi saw the highest annual growth at 14.5% and 12.3% respectively.

Beira, Mozambique's second largest city and home to the country's busy port, also grew by 4.7% attracting close to 10,000 people.

If you're more of a numbers person, here's a graph:

No doubt, tourism is a massive source of income for many on the continent, although political unrest and terrorist attacks have taken its toll on many of the beautiful countries in the north and east.

But despite that, the continent's hotel industry has witnessed a healthy boost, with $1.7 billion expected to be invested in the industry in Sub-Saharan Africa next year – and here's a way to travel cheaper, faster.

Man, it's about time we had some positivity about Africa – we deserve so much better.

[source:quartz]

Source: Cape Town Is Not The Most Popular Destination In Africa

Bloomberg Media launches Africa edition

NAIROBI, Kenya - Bloomberg has announced the launch of Bloomberg.com/Africa, a regional edition of Bloomberg's flagship digital destination designed to serve the continent's growing audience of business and financial professionals.

Justin B. Smith

Bloomberg Media CEO Justin B. Smith unveiled the new edition at the second Bloomberg 'Africa Business Media Innovators' (ABMI) forum today in Naivasha, Kenya, which convened media, technology and business influencers from 11 countries - including nine African nations - to explore the role business and financial journalism plays in bringing accountability, transparency and investment to African economies.

Bloomberg.com/Africa will combine the resources of Bloomberg's more than 100-strong editorial team across seven bureaus in Africa, as well as Bloomberg's global team of more than 2,600 reporters and analysts. It is the latest in a series of regionally-focused editorial platforms built to serve the growing audience of business and financial consumers seeking stories on global markets told through a local lens.

Speaking at ABMI 2016 in Kenya, Smith said: "Our mission is to build the leading multi-platform global business and financial media company and delivering more rele vant stories to our global audiences via localised platforms is central to our strategy. In the last year, we have launched regional sites in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, re-launched our Japanese language website and entered into an ambitious multi-platform partnership in India. We are excited to now expand our reach across Africa's vibrant and growing economies."

"Africa is playing an increasingly significant role in the global economy," said Antony Sguazzin, managing editor Bloomberg, Sub-Saharan Africa. "With the launch of this dedicated regional digital platform, we are establishing a home to showcase the best of Bloomberg's rich content on the people, companies, politics and economies shaping the continent."

Bloomberg.com/Africa will be powered by Javelin, Bloomberg Digital's new article and template design that was unveiled recently with the launch of Bloomberg Technology. Javelin provides a significantly improved user experience, reducing page load time, w hich is critical in delivering a faster mobile experience for a largely mobile-driven African audience. Bloomberg.com has seen impressive growth in the region in mobile - in the last three months, the site has seen +23% growth in mobile unique visitors compared to the same period last year.

The best of the new edition's content will be fed to a dedicated Africa Twitter handle @BBGAfrica. Bloomberg will continue to explore the addition of Africa-specific products to expand its reach to this important growing economy, and where appropriate, seek partners to help scale Bloomberg's reach across the continent.

Bloomberg has accelerated its global expansion in 2016. The company will continue to leverage its multi-platform distribution, strong global brand, technological assets and editorial resources around the world to grow aggressively in 2017. In 2016, Bloomberg Media's total revenue year-to-date through September is up +8% compared to the same time period last year.

Source: Bloomberg Media launches Africa edition

Ghana signs destination agreement with South Africa

The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has signed a multiple destination agreement concept with South Africa.

The concept is aimed at promoting the tourism drive between the two countries, which would enable tourists to tour major cities in the two countries.

Mrs Nancy O. Sam, the President of TOUGHA, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at the just ended Akwaaba Travel Market event in Lagos, said the Union for the past two years has been sensitising countries in Africa to do the multiple destination concepts.

 She said "it is also for promoting each other that when you go to South Africa information desk they will not sell only South Africa but will also showcase Ghana."

"We are encouraging this destination whereby the monies that come to Africa stays in Africa," she said.

She said "we all know that Ghana is the gate way to West Africa and if you a serious tour operator or tourism personnel or a country that really want to penetrate into West Africa, Ghana is the country to look at which South Africa has identified.

Mrs Sam said South Africa has identified the potential of flying from Washington to Accra which makes their market very big.

She said South Africa has started with Ghana and other countries are coming on board come.

The President of TOUGHA said Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana have embraced the concept and believe it was a very good concept for Africans to sell Africa.

In recent years, South African Tourism has been consis tently engaging with travel agencies and tour operators in both countries with the aim of forging a closer working relationship.

This consistent marketing drive and engagements with the trade partners has been made possible through regular road shows and trade workshops in cities like Accra, Kumasi, Port-Harcourt, Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria.

Source: GNA

Source: Ghana signs destination agreement with South Africa

Classic American Game Gets a South African Update

JOHANNESBURG — 

Ever fancied owning world famous South African landmarks like Table Mountain, the Kruger game park and Robben Island, where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned? Well, players of the internationally popular Monopoly property purchase board game can now do so. The American toy company that manufactures the game, Hasbro, recently released Monopoly Mzansi. Mzansi is a Xhosa word meaning South Africa. It's the first version of the game to fully represent modern-day, democratic South Africa.

South Africans have been playing Monopoly since the early 1960s. Hasbro launched the board game in the United States in 1903. Millions around the world still enjoy it.

Players roll dice, move along the board and get to buy various properties. The player who builds the most wealth wins; the losers go bankrupt through injudicious purchases, and high rentals when landing on a place owned by a rival.

In South Africa, older versions of the game reflected a racially-segregated country, including apartheid-era streets and landmarks.

Hasbro's local marketing manager, Siphiwe Thabethe, said the Mzansi edition of Monopoly represents modern South Africa.

Places for sale on the board now include Johannesburg's Maboneng Precinct, where trendy stores sell African fashion and music.

"The key new ones are Maboneng; Vilakazi Street in Soweto. So it's really a mixture of what is new and what's bubbling in South Africa right now. My favorite location I'd have to say is Vilakazi Street, with the [anti-apartheid] history that comes with that, Nelson Mandela [lived there]," said Thabethe. "We are a great country; we've got lots of attractions. So we're really a tourist destination as well. So it's about celebrating what's proudly South African."

Thabethe's also excited about the inclusion on the Monopoly board of Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo airport; most tourists' first experience of South Africa.

Another property for sale is in Johannesburg's Parkhurst suburb: Fourth Avenue, a strip of restaurants, boutiques and bars.

Pub owner Jack Breusegem said Fourth Avenue deserves its place in the latest Monopoly variant because it's one of South Africa's best entertainment venues.

"You've got a whole variety of things [here] from sushi to a steakhouse to craft beers. People want that homely thing, that village feel, where you can come in and you know your car's safe, you're safe. I think it's fantastic that they (Hasbro) actually thought about us and put us on the board," said Breusegem.

At a store in Sandton Square, a shopping space dominated by a huge statue of Nelson Mandela, an oinking, tail-wagging pig and a wide-eyed plastic soldier beating a drum compete for children's attention as they race into a toy store in Johannesburg.

One of the places featured on the board of Monopoly Mzansi is Sandton Square, where a huge statue of Nelson Mandela is a major attraction. (D. Taylor for VOA)

But their father's here to buy 'Monopoly Mzansi.'

The square is itself a feature on the new Monopoly board,

Hamley's toy store manager Bridget Green said customers are "thrilled" to finally have a version of Monopoly to which they feel "connected."

"It's been moving really nicely. Also, I think the fact that it's Mzansi, so it's obviously South African-based, which makes it quite a puller. Everybody's enjoying it and it's been a great success," said Green.

From the Botanical Gardens in Cape Town to Durban's Golden Mile and game parks filled with lions and elephants, they're all up for grabs when playing Monopoly Mzansi - if you have the millions of fake rands required. But beware: landing on Table Mountain, if it's owned by a rival player, could just as easily bankrupt you.

Source: Classic American Game Gets a South African Update

Destination: Addis Ababa & Its surroundings

The temperate and well-watered Addis Ababa 'New Flower' founded by Emperor Menelik II at the close of the 19th century, Addis Ababa is world's third-highest capital city, set at the base of the Entoto Hills, and the diplomatic capital of Africa, having served as the headquarters of the Organisation of African Unity (now African Union) since its inception in 1963. A cosmopolitan modern city steeped in ancient Ethiopian traditions, it boasts world-class tourist amenities and a lively nightlife, yet it also offering access to some fine museums, atmospheric old churches, and lush montain forests and other green areas.

Historic churches on the Entoto Hills include rock-hewn Adadi Maryam, which was crafted by the 12th century King Lalibela, and the coronation site of Emperor Menelik II.

The National Museum of Ethiopia has a wonderful palaeontological hall housing the 3.2 million year old skeleton of Dinkinesh 'Lucy', along with pre-Aksumite statues from Yeha dating back over 2,500 years.

The beautiful Anwar Grand Mosque, with its green domed roof and towering minaret, is the city's largest and oldest Islamic shrine, built in 1922.

Notable for its unusual Arabic-styled facade, the central Selassie (Trinity) Cathedral is the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. The suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst and former prime minister Meles Zenawi are also buried in its grounds.

The IES Ethnographic Museum includes displays relating to the cultures of South Omo, a wonderful collection of traditional musical instruments, and Christian icons from the Middle Ages.

Ethiopia's tallest skyscraper, the New Africa Union Building, is a 99.9m high tower block that took over from African Hall as the African Union headquarters in 2012.

Menagasha National Forest is Africa's oldest conservation area, protected by imperial decree since the 15th century, and a variety of monkeys and endemic birds can be seen along its network of footpaths.

The mysterious Tiya UNESCO World Heritage site comprises around three dozen engraved megaliths erected in the 13th century to mark mass graves.

The resort town of Bishoftu is known for its beautiful crater lake, which are enclosed by lush vegetation, and support a wealth of birds ranging from pelicans and cranes to parrots and canaries.

Other urban attraction include Africa's largest market, a thrilling live music scene embracing traditional azmari bars and contemporary Ethio-funk, and several traditionally styled 'cultural restaurants' restaurants that celebrate the country's diverse and unique cuisine.

Source: Ethiopian Tourism Organization

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Source: Destination: Addis Ababa & Its surroundings

Australia vs South Africa LIVE Streaming: Watch LIVE Streaming of AUS vs SA 2nd Test at Hobart

Watch free live streaming of Australia vs South Africa second Test at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The match of AUS vs SA second Test will be telecast live in India on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD. The match will start at 5 am Indian Standard Time (IST). If you want to watch the match online then HotStar is the destination for you, you can access the free live streaming from here. The second Test will be played in the backdrop of South Africa's first Test victory in Perth. So the hosts will try to make a strong comeback in the match at a batting friendly Hobart pitch. CATCH- Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Live Score

Meanwhile, Australian fans can watch the match live on Channel 9 and if cricket fans of Australia want to watch the match online Channel 9 live is an option. South African fans can watch the match live on SuperSport. The online option is also available for Proteas fans as they visit SuperSport Live.

South Africa are currently leading the three-match series 1-0. So the hosts will be desperate to make a strong comeback. South Africa will fight hard to seal the series, but they are little unfamiliar with the Hobart conditions. (Hosts ready to amend at familiar conditions in Hobart against Proteas)

Australian team management is desperate to resolve some issues before the second Test to turn things in their favour. Out of form all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh is likely to be dropped from the team. There is a possibility that two new youngsters will be handed debut after their outstanding domestic season this year. (Australia vs South Africa: Here are five talking points from Perth Test)

Spinner Nathan Lyon, who was costly in the Perth Test, will look for an outstanding bowling spell in both innings of the match at a favourable Hobart pitch. Australia in the last two outings at Hobart scored heavily against Sri Lanka and West Indies but South Africa are a quality side. They have a quality bowling department which helped them register a victory at Perth.

Squads-

South Africa (From): Dean Elgar, Stephen Cook, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis(c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock(w), Vernon Philander, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Morne Morkel, Rilee Rossouw, Kyle Abbott, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dane Vilas.

Australia (From): David Warner, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith(c), Adam Voges, Peter Nevill(w), Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Joe Mennie, Mitchell Starc, Callum Ferguson, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Siddle.

Source: Australia vs South Africa LIVE Streaming: Watch LIVE Streaming of AUS vs SA 2nd Test at Hobart

Jerusalem’s Latest Argument Over History Is About Fried Innards

Makam closed long ago, but Mr. Amiga's son Shimon, 34, now runs a gluten-free falafel joint on the premises. A sign on the wall bears the insignia of the Council for Conservation of Heritage Sites in Israel, which certifies the spot as the birthplace of "the famous meorav Yerushalmi."

But a rival steakhouse, which opened across the street in 1970, also claims to have created the Jerusalem mixed grill.

That steakhouse — called Hatzot, Hebrew for midnight — sports a homemade sign above the takeout window proclaiming it to be the home of "the original meorav Yerushalmi."

Still gritty in parts , the district has been gentrifying and now includes trendy bars, artisanal bakeries and gourmet restaurants. Modern twists like a seafood meorav have been turning up on menus around the country, and Hatzot has been offering a vegan version with mushrooms and tofu.

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Source: Jerusalem's Latest Argument Over History Is About Fried Innards

The very best gorilla tracking options for you

Tracking for gorillas is an unforgettable wildlife experience, one you should attempt at least once in your lifetime. The thrill and exhilaration of seeing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is really a privilege, leaving you with magical memories that last a lifetime.

Mountain gorillas can be seen in Rwanda, at the Volcanoes National Park, and in Uganda, both at Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park, though Mgahinga has inconsistent sightings a s the gorilla groups tend to move around, either moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Rwanda.

So how do you choose where to go? Which one will suit your particular requirements? Rwanda or Uganda? Let us examine gorilla tracking in both areas.

Rwanda

The biggest advantage here is the distance to the park from Kigali airport – it is a 2-3 hour drive on tarmac roads so one can easily drive to the park, do the trek and drive back to the airport, all in one day. However, it is recommended to spend at least one night at a lodge near or in the park, and do the trek the next day when you are fresh and rested, making it a two day visit at the very minimum. There are many lodging options available, though most are on the higher end of the spectrum.

The cost of the permit doesn� �t come cheap, US$750 per person, and although more permits are issued as Rwanda has twice the number of habituated mountain gorillas as Uganda, the permits are sold quicker, so one needs to book well in advance. Taking into account the higher fee for the permit, together with the costlier lodging options, one may feel that the total cost for the gorilla experience in Rwanda will be much higher, however this is compensated for by the less expensive vehicle costs for shorter transfer to the park and back, and also by the fact that one only needs to spend a night or two at the lodge.

Permits are allocated based on the age, health and fitness level of the trekker, as well as on other interests. The allocation of groups is done after the briefing, and those who are stronger and more adventurous are allotted to hard families, while those that are elderly, weaker or less physically fit are allotted to groups that are close by and easier to trek to.

There are more chances that you will have shorter distances to hike to see the gorillas in Rwanda, but there are no guarantees as one may h ave to trek further sometimes, but of course it is worth it!

The gorilla groups in Rwanda are the most wholly habituated and are found in bamboo rather than dense forest, making photography much easier.

The trekking experience is more charming here, with tea/coffee being served before the trek while you are entertained by a traditional dance troupe.

Although you can also trek for golden monkeys here, there is no 'big five' wildlife experience available, so if you are looking to do a longer safari, you may need to combine Rwanda with either Kenya or Tanzania.

Uganda

One of the biggest drawbacks here is the travel time from either Entebbe airport or Kampala to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – the distance is 500km and takes about 8 hours to drive. Most people opt to do this in two days, breaking their journey at Lake Mburo National Park. Thus the minimum number of days needed here is three – one to drive there, one for the trek and the third day to drive back. Flights to Bwindi are now available, although the flights are on the pricey side.

Although the drive is long, it is an enchanting drive, offering visitors intimate views of rural Africa and beautiful terraced mountains with flowing rivers, perfect for the tourist wishing to see more of the people and cu lture of the country.

The permits are much cheaper at US$600 per person and they even go down to US$350 per person during the low season. The permits are allocated on a first come first serve basis and they do not take into account the age or fitness level of the trekker. However, taking into consideration the long journey to Bwindi, the fact that you have to spend two nights at the lodge and the return journey, the costs, despite the lower fees for the gorilla permit, may work out to be the same or even more than for Rwanda.

The terrain at Bwindi is more mountainous and the jungle is quite thick (hence the name Impenetrable), so the trek can be more arduous and physically taxing.

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is stunningly beautiful, however there may be less visibility due to the tall grass, and so less photographic opportunities.

Uganda has more to offer than only gorillas, it has the best chimpanzee tracking in all of Africa, as well as other wildlife areas like Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park, in addition to areas of natural beauty like Murchison Falls, so one can combine all these for a longer trip.

The takeaway from this is that, Rwanda is a good choice if one wants to make a quick visit to see the gorillas, and also for those who are apprehensive about the physical trekking itself. For those who are more adventurous, and for those looking for a longer stay, maybe combining gorilla tracking with chimp tracking, or culture, walking, game viewing etc, then Uganda is the best choice.

A lot of visitors opt to do both – they start out with a visit to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, then drive from here to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (nearer to Rwanda than Kampala o r Entebbe), and do the second trek here.

Wherever you track for gorillas, rest assured that the hour you spend with them, will be one of the most magical moments of your life and will live in your memories forever.

Source: The very best gorilla tracking options for you

Six charities doing it for the birds

South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world with a recorded 858 species gracing our skies and seas, including 31 birds found nowhere else on earth. From the charismatic African penguin to the iconic ground-hornbill, South Africa is truly a birder's paradise.

But a number of our species are under threat from habitat encroachment and human intervention. The MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet Fundraising Programme works with some inspiring organisations whose efforts are helping to conserve these birds for our future generations.

1. Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project 

The southern ground-hornbill is considered Vulnerable throughout Africa by the IUCN, but within South Africa specifically, this classification has been up listed to Endangered. It is estimated that there are only around 1,500 ground-hornbills left in South Africa. Their decline is mostly due to habitat loss from the agriculture industry but also poisoning.

Ground hornbill, Kruger National Park, South A frica ©flowcomm

The Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project is working to slow the decline by assisting in rearing second-hatched chicks that usually die of starvation in wild nests before releasing them back into the bush. Some of these chicks are also reintroduced into areas where they have become locally extinct after the area's initial issues have been taken care of. They also work to spread public awareness about the threats facing the species as well as conduct research on their behaviour and genetics in an effort to better understand how to protect them.

2. BirdLife South Africa

Birdlife South Africa is part of the BirdLife International Partnership. With 125 bird species being listed in the Eskom Red Data Book of Birds of South Africa, the conservation of these birds is one of their most important responsibilities. BirdLife South Africa focuses their work on protecting 'Important Bird Areas' which hold large numbers of threatened species. They also work together with local communities on environmental education, training birding guides and managing birdwatching routes.

To date, the work of Birdlife South Africa has helped to reduce the mortalities of albatrosses and petrels from long-line fishing by 85%, alongside many other notable achievements.

3. SAMREC

Based in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve in Port Elizabeth, SAMREC's mission is to rescue and rehabilitate seabirds with the end goal of releasing them back into the wild as quickly as possible. Focusing on the conservation of African penguins, their aim is to try help reverse their declining population numbers. It is estimated that in the last 50 years the African penguin population has declined by a shocking 91%, with researchers predicting that the species will be extinct in the wild by 2025.

4. VulPro

African vulture conservation is a difficult task because the factors facing this threatened species are extremely varied. Birds are poisoned by farmers or poachers who either lace animal carcasses to intentionally kill vultures or poison them by mistake as the birds ingest poison intended to kill other animals when scavenging. A single poisoned elephant can kill hundreds of vultures. Even power lines pose a major threat to vultures.

VulPro is a major player in helping to protect vultures. They rescue and rehabilitate vultures that are found in the wild before releasing those who are able to survive. They are also involved in conservation breeding of vultures and reintroduce these individuals into the wild to supplement the Cape vulture population. An important aspect of what VulPro does is to create educational and awareness programmes and assist with mitigating farmer-vulture conflicts that are threatening the survival of the species.

An Endangered Cape vulture ©VulPro

5. African Raptor Trust

Based in KwaZulu-Natal, the African Raptor Trust is an NGO that provides legal and financial framework for non-profit work undertaken on behalf of raptor species in need. It supports vital aspects of raptor conservation including the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and sick birds of prey, raptor research, conservation breeding and raptor education and public awareness outreach. There are 81 raptor species, but human activities have threatened their survival, with just under a quarter of raptors listed as Rare, Threatened or Endangered.

7. SANCCOB

SANCCOB works towards the protection of Southern Africa's coastal birds. To date they have helped to treat over 85,000 seabirds, many of which are classified as Vulnerable. Perhaps best known for their work with oiled penguins, they have pioneered many oiled penguin rehabilitation procedures, saving thousands of birds in the process.

With an estimated 25,000 breeding pairs left in the wild, the population is at approximately 2.5% of the estimated figure of one million breeding pairs, recorded in the early 20th Century. But according to UCT's Animal Demography Unit, the African penguin population is 19% higher today than it would have been, thanks to SANCCOB's efforts. They are also highly involved in rescuing and rehabilitating injured and vulnerable sea birds and spreading public awareness of their plight.

Rescued penguin chicks ©Francois Louw/SANCCOB

Support these worthy causes and help to ensure the survival of our birds by signing up for a free MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet card. A percentage of your purchases at partner stores will be given back to your chosen organisation.

Source: Six charities doing it for the birds

Dr. Karla Morrison

Dr. Karla Morrison in Dubai UAE – City Centre Clinic Contact Details, Telephone Numbers, Website, Address, Location Map, Direction, Photos, Videos, Opening Hours, Email Address

City Centre Clinic

City Centre Offices BuildingAdjacent to Pullman Hotel,P.O.Box 112222Deira, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEmail: +97142052777Tel: info.ccc@maf.co.ae

Dr. Karla Morrison

Hailing from South Africa, Dr Karla has worked in some of the countries busiest emergency and trauma departments as well as various outpatient clinics, treating a wide range of conditions and ailments. She also obtained invaluable pediatric experience working in a well-respected pediatric unit (including NICU duties). Moving to Dubai in 2012, she initially worked in a busy, well-known emergency room before moving to a polyclinic, where she could focus on her passion: preventative and family medicine. She also has an interest in Dermatology and Pediatrics.

Educational Qualifications– MBChB 2008 from Stellenbosch University

Experience– Clinical internship Newcastle/Madadeni Hospital (South Africa) 2009-2010– Community Service Karl Bremer/Khayalitsha Hospital (South Africa) 2011– Mediclinic City Hospital Emergency Room (Dubai) 2012-2013– Mediclinic Beach Road Clinic (Dubai) 2014-2015

Years in Practice7 years

City Centre Clinic

City Centre Offices BuildingAdjacent to Pullman Hotel,P.O.Box 112222Deira, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEmail: +97142052777Tel: info.ccc@maf.co.ae

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Dubai City Guide is the most comprehensive online business directory from Dubai, United Arab Emirates that can help you generate quality buying leads and traffic for your business. This online yellow pages website helps people to find companies, hotels, suppliers, industries and all businesses in Dubai UAE. This Dubai local directory is a local resource consulted by hundreds of thousands of customers and visitors before making buying decisions. You can list your company with us and add a photo or video, correct or edit a listing and contribute to making this Dubai business directory more accurate, useful and comprehensive. Use Dubai business yellow pages online directory to find a plumber or lawyer, a phone number or email address, location map, driving directions, store opening hours and much more. Dubai directory provides the perfect destination to find businesses in Dubai UAE. Find quality recommended businesses in Dubai with company names, contact details, telephone num bers, email addresses, websites, location maps, driving directions, deals, offers, prices, costs, reviews and ratings. Find a full list of accommodation, hotels, food, sightseeing, shopping and events in Dubai city.

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Help consumers in Dubai find great businesses and companies in Dubai. AllDubai.ae can be used to publicly review good businesses, as well as report complaints. Share your opinion with friends, neighbors, and other members of the AllDubai community. By taking a few moments to rate and review local businesses, services, and destinations, you're helping friends, neighbors, and visitors find the best places to eat, shop, get stuff done, and enjoy themselves. Reviews containing spam, promotion, or conflicts of interest are not tolerated and will be deleted immediately.

Updated: Nov 8, 2016

Source: Dr. Karla Morrison