The city reported 5.18 million international overnight visitors in Q1 2024
The partnership seeks to implement and activate joint initiatives to advance research, deliver innovation and enhance the visitor experience
John Pagano tells Gulf Business how “nature and the environment”, the most valuable assets on the company’s balance sheet, differentiate RSG from other destinations
Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas
Dubai recorded 1.77 million international visitors in January, and 1.9 million in February, according to DET figures
From Dubai’s Global Village to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, fireworks will light up the night sky to mark Eid al Fitr 2024
In 2023, the travel and tourism sector accounted for 9.1 per cent share of the global GDP with a workforce of nearly 330 million
At the onset of 2024, Skyscanner witnessed record travel demand, outperforming the global flights market and emerging as the fastest-growing metasearch platform in 2023
The Tourism Strategy 2030 reflects Abu Dhabi’s vision to transform its social and economic landscape
The Red Sea, envisioned to comprise 50 resorts upon full completion in 2030, represents a significant step towards realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative
Since its opening in 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has not only attracted art enthusiasts and collectors but also positioned the emirate as a global cultural hub
While enjoying the fee waiver, event organisers are mandated to secure event licenses through the Abu Dhabi Events Licensing System
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