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Hoor Al Khaja, SVP, International Operations at the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), talks about about Dubai’s visitor rebound, a source-market mix that barely moved, the residents who became the city’s best salespeople, and what a more joined-up UAE could mean for the next stage of growth

Hotels recorded 21.61 million occupied room nights between January and August, while the city’s hotel inventory approached 149,000 rooms by the end of August

Dubai Economic Development Corporation’s (DEDC) COO on how the D33 agenda, integrated industrial zones, and global trde access are being converted into bankable investment.

Western Europe remained Dubai’s largest source market in 2025 with 4.1 million visitors, or 21  per cent of the total, up from 3.74 million a year earlier

The initiative, called the Global Microbiome Ecosystem, was launched at The Microbiome Revolution symposium held recently in Dubai

Dubai continued its momentum in 2025 with 15.70 million visitors from January to October

In the previous cycle, the initiative saw a surge in industry participation, awarding the stamp to a total of 153 hotels across three tiers: 18 Gold, 64 Silver, and 71 Bronze

The regulation was issued under Administrative Decision No 97 of 2025, which implements Executive Council Resolution No 107 of 2023 governing tourist transport activity in Dubai

Dubai’s strategic location, combined with simplified entry procedures and tailored visa packages, also ensures a seamless arrival experience for foreign-flagged vessels, which can remain in Dubai waters for up to six months

The First-Time Home Buyer programme offers aspiring Emirati and expatriate homeowners priority access to new launches, preferential prices, and tailored mortgage solutions