The change in application channels comes with reduced processing times as well
Outbound travel numbers had gone up substantially this year with international travel packages making up 60 per cent of all bookings
In 2023, Oman received four million visitors, up from 2.9 million in 2022, a year-on-year rise of almost 38 per cent
Highlighting the positive trends in the market, Soldani underscores the opportunities for trade and cooperation between the two countries
The three-times-a-week service will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
From choosing sustainable travel options to making up to two outbound trips in 2024 are some of the trends being followed by UAE travelers
The tourism sector’s performance closely parallels Dubai’s 3.3 per cent GDP growth in the first nine months of 2023
The visa waiver programme kicks in from February and travellers can apply for it at the start of the month
The campaign shines the spotlight on Saudi’s open and welcoming culture and the importance of inspiring young Saudi women to reach their full potential
The project includes three hotels with a total of 800 rooms, 11 restaurants, an extreme sports and adventure park, a marina and helipads
Dubai is the first city in the region to mandate sustainability criteria for its hotel classification system, with the DST initiative further reinforces its drive to become a leading sustainable destination
The collaboration will see AD Ports Group investing $3m over 15 years in the management and operation of the three cruise terminals to provide new services, improve access for cruise operators and add new itineraries
In its third season, the campaign saw tourists numbers reach 1.4 million, an increase of 8 per cent compared to the second edition
Qatar will welcome football fans from around the region for the AFC Asian Cup being held from January 12 – February 10 this year
Dubai, for a third year in a row, has been voted the world’s best travel destination by users of the travel app
Priority Pass operator Collinson shares that from backpacking to wellness retreats, the rise in holidays that enable travellers to get back to basics is undeniable
Situated on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, this ultra-luxurious destination will be home to a 65-key hotel, as well as 35 exclusive residences
Yas Waterworld is a part of Yas Island that includes attractions such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, CLYMB Abu Dhabi and Yas Bay Waterfront
A digital nomad visa allows individuals to live and work overseas while maintaining employment or conducting freelance work in their home or another country
Citizens from both countries possessing valid passports will now have the privilege of visa-free travel for tourism, business, and short-term visits
The call is one of a number of international cruise liners set to arrive at Dubai Harbour during this year’s cruise season, with 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls
The upcoming cruise season promises significant growth with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal slated for 126 calls, starting from November 1.
The buy-out only island resort will offer travellers premium luxury and hyper-personalised private experiences from early 2024
The new visa will open doors to travellers, granting them access to six countries under a single, unified tourist visa, and foster economic synergy across the GCC
Saudi visit visas are now available to citizens of Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius
ARDARA aims to provide investment and partnership opportunities for investors in hospitality, arts, culture, food and agriculture, retail and entertainment
Saudi Arabia aims to attract three million Chinese travellers by 2030
The company will follow leading urban planning and environmental sustainability standards to preserve the area’s unique heritage
As the Global Day of Observance for tourism, it offers a chance to celebrate the sector’s vital role in advancing peace and prosperity
The collaboration presents an important commitment to fostering cultural programmes and initiatives