Legoland Dubai ride lineup revealed

The park will include 60 rides, shows, water slides, attractions and building experiences

Saudi in talks to develop Six Flags theme parks in kingdom

The move comes after Sheikh Mohammed announced that Dubai Parks would waive its right to exclusivity in Saudi

World’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa introduces new mascot

Mr. Burj, a replica of the Dubai tower Burj Khalifa, will provide entertainment for young visitors

SeaWorld eyes Saudi theme park

The company was previously linked with an attraction in Dubai

Oman announces plans to develop its first waterpark in Muscat

The park will be developed on a pubic-private partnership model

Dubai Parks and Resorts mulls company name change

The theme operator said it is awaiting shareholder approval to change its name to dXb Entertainments

Emirates’ dnata acquires stake in Destination Asia

The acquisition marks dnata’s first foray into Asia’s inbound travel market

Dubai’s La Perle aqua show to pay for itself within five years

Launching in December in Al Habtoor City, La Perle will focus on Dubai’s transformation and its status as a “crossroads of civilisation”

Ras Al Khaimah defies tourism slowdown

The emirate’s hotels have managed to buck a slowdown in the regional hospitality market

Dubai Parks and Resorts raises Dhs 1.68bn for Six Flags park

The new theme park is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019

Abu Dhabi to charge hotel guests new fees from June 1

Guests will have to pay a municipal fee of 4 per cent of their bill and a Dhs 15 charge per night

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab opens new luxury Terrace

The beach leisure facility was built and shipped from Finland

Water homes part of Dhs 1bn mega project launched in Dubai

The project, called Marasi Business Bay, will be developed by Dubai Properties

Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price

The world’s first Bollywood-themed park will open in October 2016

Dubai Municipality awards Dhs 1.8bn contract for Arena project

The project features a massive conference hall that can seat up to 10,000 people

Dubai theme park IMG reveals new ‘spooky’ attraction

The upcoming theme park will host a haunted hotel

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi plans three ‘never-done-before’ rides

The theme park is all set to embark on the third phase of its expansion

Revealed: Top 10 affordable travel destinations for GCC travellers this summer

Travellers can find better exchange rates to some countries than last year

Investment Corporation of Dubai buys Montenegro yacht resort

Porto Montenegro Marina and Resort, located within the Bay of Kotor on the Adriatic Sea, is a lifestyle development aimed at boat owners

Dubai renters now able to apply for holiday home permit

Rule changes are designed to make the licencing process easier for homeowners and renters

Dubai theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure reveals ride line-up, expansion plans

Four zones will feature numerous attractions and food options across the park

Dubai welcomed 4.1 million tourists in Q1

Dubai Tourism released official figures showing a 5 per cent rise in overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2016

Dubai theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure to open in August

The attraction will open several months ahead of rival Dubai Parks and Resorts

World’s largest man-made safari park to open in Al Ain

The safari project – part of Al Ain Zoo – is spread across over 217 hectares

Dubai Parks secures Dhs 1bn loan for Six Flags theme park

The proposed development is planned to open in Q4 2019

Dubai launches medical tourism portal

The portal provides health, travel, hospitality and visa services to medical tourists

Tourism adds Dhs 134bn to UAE economy in 2015

Minister of economy says sectors contribution will increase 5.4 per cent annually

Dubai’s Gerald Lawless appointed World Travel and Tourism Council chairman

​The former Jumeirah CEO has been the council’s vice chairman since 2012

UAE’s first KidzMondo theme park planned at new Abu Dhabi mall

Located at the World Trade Centre mall in Abu Dhabi, it will open in 2017

Abu Dhabi appoints new tourism chief

Abu Dhabi appoints new tourism chief

Saif Ghobash will serve as director general of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority