With the increasing dependence on technology, the tourism industry is also becoming vulnerable to cyberthreats and therefore needs to prioritise security measures
Night swimming timelines at the beaches will be from sunset to sunrise, Dubai Municipality said
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The firm is in early talks with banks and stakeholders, John Pagano, chief executive of Red Sea Global, said in an interview, without disclosing details on advisers, banks or valuation
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UAE’s tourism sector defies odds to attract record tourist numbers over the past year
Customers of each airline from this summer can buy a single ticket into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and return via the other airport
The integration of flights into the BOTIM app allows customers to enjoy a more convenient and all-inclusive travel experience
The projects are poised to continue making a significant impact on Sharjah’s economy as tourism is a key driver of growth in the region
Saudi tourism is set to surge with significant investments being made throughout the kingdom to enhance both religious and non-religious tourism
The three agreements are aimed at encouraging inbound travel and bolstering visitor numbers to the three countries
The visitors in Q1 2023 were just two percentage points short of the pre-pandemic volume of 4.75 million tourists that arrived in Dubai in the first three months of 2019
Abu Dhabi welcomed 18 million visitors in 2022, which is a 13 per cent increase from the previous year
Taking place with immediate effect, the platform will become the single portal for all tourist and business visas to the country
With Eid just around the corner, many people in the UAE are already planning their vacations to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones
The fund aims to boost business-to-business events, provide financial support and incentives to event organisers and agencies
The proposal aims to make the visa application procedure more efficient and to improve the security of the Schengen area
This is the first scheduled A380 service to the country
The airline will be focused on enabling travel for tourists, residents and commercial partners to and from NEOM
The survey was based on 2022 data for four-star hotels, meals, laundry and incidental costs
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s eight realms are spread across five indoor levels,spanning an area of approximately 183,000 square metres
The announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives that seek to attract visitors coming from GCC countries
The online event, which began on January 9, will go on until to March 2
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has signed an MoU with Inpex subsidiary, Japan Oil Development, for the sponsorship deal for teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
In 2021, non-oil trade between the two countries totalled almost $60bn, resulting in a 27 per cent growth on the previous year
The Hatta fleet has been activated with increased mileage allowances within the Udrive platform to provide affordable mobility solutions to and from the destination
The emirate closed in on its pre-pandemic visitor figures of 16.73 million recorded in 2019
According to the wholesale specialist, travellers are spending 30 per cent more per booking, taking on more extensive meal plans such as all-inclusive, and booking five-star hotels as a majority
The fund will conceptualise, finance and oversee development of more than 35 venues by 2030, with the aim of delivering its first asset by 2023