AFP
Apr 19, 2010
Iceland volcano keeps Dubai on hold for Armani Hotel
AFP
Apr 19, 2010
DUBAI, April 18, 2010 (AFP) - The hotly-awaited opening of Dubai's Armani Hotel has been postponed by the cancellation of international flights due to Europe's volcanic ash cloud, Gulf News reported on its website late on Sunday 18 April.
"Due to the unforeseen closure of European airspace and the subsequent cancellation of international flights, the much anticipated grand opening of Armani Hotel Dubai has been postponed from Wednesday, 21st April to Tuesday, 27th April," the Dubai-based daily said.
Designed by the Italian fashion supremo Giorgio Armani, the hotel in the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, was due to open on Wednesday 14 April with a gala fashion show.
The designer was to have arrived in Dubai on Monday for the inauguration.
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