Gulf Air expands European network with SKY express

(Twitter @GulfAir)
Short Url
Updated 15 September 2024
Follow

Gulf Air expands European network with SKY express

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced a new special prorate agreement with SKY express, the multi-awarded Greek airline. This one-way SPA allows Gulf Air passengers to seamlessly connect onto SKY express flights, opening up new travel opportunities to Greece and beyond.
Specifically, Gulf Air passengers can fly and connect through Athens to 32 destinations across Greece. Under this agreement, passengers traveling from Europe — via key hubs like Rome, Milan, Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, and London — can enjoy seamless connections with a single ticket from their city of departure through Athens to Bahrain, and onward to Gulf Air’s extensive network.
This partnership significantly expands Gulf Air’s network and strengthens its presence in Greece and Europe, providing passengers with even more travel options and convenience.
A Gulf Air spokesperson said: “This partnership with SKY express signifies a key step in Gulf Air’s network expansion strategy, broadening our reach and strengthening our market presence in Europe. By connecting our network to SKY express, we’re offering our passengers enhanced travel experiences to Greek destinations with seamless connectivity, and more travel options to choose from.”
Gerasimos Skaltsas, chief commercial officer of SKY express, said: “Our partnership with Gulf Air marks a significant milestone in SKY express’s international expansion, enhancing connectivity for passengers across Greece and global destinations via Bahrain. By offering seamless travel with a single ticket, we are providing a more convenient and comprehensive travel experience. This collaboration brings mutual benefits to both airlines and our passengers.”
This agreement marks another milestone in Gulf Air’s commitment to expanding its network and offering passengers greater flexibility and convenience.

By streamlining connections through the Greek airports included in the SPA, Gulf Air enhances operational efficiency while providing passengers with a wider array of destination choices for passengers.

 


Karl Lagerfeld and Aark Developers announce luxury beachfront residential project in Ras Al-Khaimah

Updated 16 December 2025
Follow

Karl Lagerfeld and Aark Developers announce luxury beachfront residential project in Ras Al-Khaimah

Karl Lagerfeld and Aark Developers have signed a partnership to develop Karl Lagerfeld Residences, a beachfront residential project in Ras Al-Khaimah, ideally located on Al-Marjan Island. The signing ceremony took place on Dec. 10 in Paris at Karl Lagerfeld’s office, in the presence of Pier Paolo Righi, CEO of Karl Lagerfeld, and Rahul Kumar Gupta, chairman of Aark Developers. 

Valued at over $1.4 billion, this iconic ultra-luxury waterfront development is set to redefine beachfront living in the UAE and is scheduled for completion in 2028, delivering a collection of 663 sea view residences. The residences range from one to four bedrooms, with select residences offering private pools. The collection also comprises 20 podium villas, 10 ultra-exclusive sky villas/penthouses, and 11 rare beachfront villas, each with its own private pool. Residents will enjoy access to a fully curated lifestyle featuring two signature cafés and restaurants, a destination beach club, and a spectacular sky bar with an infinity pool, offering its own 1,000-feet private beach, creating an address defined by architectural excellence, exclusivity, and resort-style living at an unprecedented scale. 

Set within Ras Al-Khaimah’s fast-growing development landscape, Al-Marjan Island continues to establish itself as a luxury hub for tourism, hospitality, and entertainment in the region. The area’s outlook is further strengthened by the upcoming Wynn Al-Marjan Island integrated resort, set to open in 2027 and expected to elevate the emirate’s international profile. 

“This project marks a defining expression of how the Karl Lagerfeld universe can redefine modern living,” said Righi. “With Aark Developers, we are creating a signature landmark on Al-Marjan Island, one that brings Karl’s visionary design language into a breathtaking large-scale residential experience. It is a project we are genuinely proud to share with the region.” 

Gupta added: “What brought Aark Developers and Karl Lagerfeld together is a mutual commitment to detail, refinement, and creating spaces with purpose. We believe that great design goes beyond aesthetics — it shapes how people feel, interact, and live. This project on Al-Marjan Island embodies that vision, offering a living experience rooted in quality, harmony, and enduring elegance.” 

This is Karl Lagerfeld’s second branded project in the Middle East. A launch event in Dubai is planned for Q1 of 2026.

Karl Lagerfeld continues to expand its presence in hospitality and branded living, with projects including Karl Lagerfeld hotels in Macau and Marbella, Dubai Villas, and Lisbon Residences.