Dubai is an emirate looking to the future but embracing its past. Buildings are futuristic as they rise ever closer to space, but inside design details are based on ancient Arabic styles of intricate latticework and symmetrical designs. Dubai has been carving out a real name for itself on the international travel scene too, both as a secure and successful place to do business and invest, but also as a major tourist attraction with massive investment into hosting horseracing, golf, film and tennis events.
Yet more money has been poured into long-term attractions such as the Ski Dubai indoor ski slope and Mall of the Emirates shopping centre, not to mention the plethora of luxury five-star hotels. At the same time, traditional markets are being encouraged and art and fashion shows are showcasing the regions history and culture.
In line with this modern, contemporary vision and Dubai’s desire to become a leading business destination, Emirates airlines have now launched its first in-flight Wi-Fi system. Flights to Dubai have never seemed quicker now that customers can spend their time surfing the internet of going about their daily business tasks. DialAFlight offer flights to Dubai with Emirates, so check to see if your flight will have access to in-flight Wi-Fi.
The service is being launched initially on 11 out of 19 A380 Air Buses, however, Emirates plan to roll out the new service throughout the entire fleet of 71 craft.
So what’s the cost? Prices for mobile devices are US$7.50 and US$15 for laptops and the data package is such that this will last on all flights to Dubai from London.
The changes mean business communications will be seamless; travelling from London to Dubai, a flight of some seven hours, can now be integrated into the typical business day. Communication black outs will be a thing of the past. This move will help cement Dubai’s credentials as a thriving business hub.
This new announcement from Emirates, comes shortly after Dubai International Airport launched four bilingual ‘virtual assistants’ to provide security and immigration information to the airport’s 50 million of so passengers travelling through the airport each year. It’s hoped the new assistants will decrease waiting times and improve operational efficiency. For more information, visit dubaiairport.com.
