The announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives that seek to attract visitors coming from GCC countries
With the new agreement, Emirates now has interline partnerships with 120 air carriers
The third edition raised the number of domestic tourists to 1.4 million, an increase of 8 per cent over the previous edition
With new routes launched to Lisbon, Malaga and Mykonos, Etihad will offer nearly 160 weekly flights to 21 destinations in Europe this summer
The company saw growth in other key areas such as air traffic movements across its five airports, which totalled 194,667
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
Visitors can apply for the transit visa, which is valid for three months, starting today through Saudia Airlines and Flynas’ electronic platforms
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
Balanced Tourism is something we are firmly embracing as an emirate
The new terminal marks the launch of the first of five strategic mega projects planned between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation
The platform aims to encourage eco-friendly, sustainable tourism in Dubai’s natural reserve zones, offering information and services linked to the reserves on one platform
Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar have forecast the arrival of more than 50 cruise liners until April
The full-year figures follow a strong December performance in which the emirate welcomed its highest ever footfall in one month, with over 128,000 visitors
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and over 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites
The nation has identified Kazakhstan as one of 15 target markets where tourists can relax, rejuvenate and enjoy Qatar’s vibrant culture
The group sets sights on opening a further 20 venues in 2023, 15 of those internationally, as its expansion plan gathers pace
This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year
The airline and the country’s Ministry of Tourism will participate in joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from across the airline’s network
The average annual business travel spend of SMEs in the UAE is expected to grow by 15-20 per cent in 2023
Those interested in working and living in Dubai can access the hub for local long-term listings and information on entry requirements and visa policy
Mission Ferrari will provide a 5D rollercoaster experience that includes the world’s first sideways coaster drop
The emirate’s average hotel occupancy in the first 10 months of the year stood at 71 per cent
The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach
An estimated 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to tourism, and that’s predicted to double by 2050
The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport with a twice-weekly service
Sindalah will feature a 86-berth marina, while offshore buoys will house superyachts
In its second edition last year, the campaign generated Dhs1.5bn in revenue, with the number of local tourists increasing to more than 1.3 million
The new investment arm will attract local and foreign direct investment to develop the Aseer region
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group CEO of Miral, the leisure, tourism and lifestyle brand, tells us how the company is realising Abu Dhabi’s ambitious economic, leisure and tourism strategy, one mega project at a time