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Most popular travel destinations for UAE travellers this Eid

Egypt, Turkey, India and Thailand are the most-sought after destinations, says travel website Destinia.com The post Most popular travel destinations for UAE travellers this Eid appeared first on Gulf...

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Seychelles nationals get UAE visa waiver from July 16

The waiver will grant Seychellois visa-free arrival to the UAE for up to 90 days The post Seychelles nationals get UAE visa waiver from July 16 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Sharjah to develop major leisure project, water canal in Dibba area

The new attraction will be located in Al Hisn Island in Dibba area, which is close to Fujairah The post Sharjah to develop major leisure project, water canal in Dibba area appeared first on Gulf...

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Top 10 waterparks in the Middle East – TripAdvisor

Aquaventure at Atlantis in Dubai was ranked best in the region in TripAdvisor’s 2015 travellers' choice waterparks awards The post Top 10 waterparks in the Middle East – TripAdvisor appeared first on...

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Abu Dhabi sees 17% rise in visitors in H1 2015

Revenues for hotel establishments rose 8 per cent to reach Dhs 3.346bn in H1 2015, the latest figures reveal The post Abu Dhabi sees 17% rise in visitors in H1 2015 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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UAE’s foreign ministry warns citizens against flaunting “expensive” items abroad

UAE nationals travelling abroad have also been urged to register themselves on the Tawajedi services platform The post UAE’s foreign ministry warns citizens against flaunting “expensive” items abroad...

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Dubai expects returns of over Dhs 100m during upcoming Chinese event

More than 6,000 Chinese delegates are expected to attend the International Dragon Awards set to be held this month in Dubai The post Dubai expects returns of over Dhs 100m during upcoming Chinese event...

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French thieves pose as Gulf Arab tourists, rob hotel guests

The thieves pretended to have lost their keys in order to gain access to the rooms of wealthy Arab tourists at luxury hotels in Europe The post French thieves pose as Gulf Arab tourists, rob hotel...

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Dubai eyes China for lucrative incentive tourism market

The emirate hosted the International Dragon Awards in August, welcoming about 5,700 attendees The post Dubai eyes China for lucrative incentive tourism market appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Dubai’s IMG theme park installs 69 dinosaurs, set for 2016 opening

IMG Worlds of Adventure is set to become the world’s largest multi-brand indoor theme park when it opens The post Dubai’s IMG theme park installs 69 dinosaurs, set for 2016 opening appeared first on...

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Egypt security forces accidentally kill 12, including Mexican tourists

The tourist group of 22 had parked their four four-by-four vehicles off road for a barbecue near the Bahariya oasis The post Egypt security forces accidentally kill 12, including Mexican tourists...

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Even as Iran opens up, travellers face credit card blocks

Two hotels will open in Tehran next month – the ibis IKIA and Novotel IKIA, the first international brands to re-enter the market since 1979 The post Even as Iran opens up, travellers face credit card...

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Dubai ranks as the top shopping city for Muslim travellers

Muslim travellers spent about $9.3bn on shopping within 40 cities in 2014, new survey finds The post Dubai ranks as the top shopping city for Muslim travellers appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Opening of Abu Dhabi’s Louvre pushed back to 2016

Officials did not give a reason for the delay in building work at the $650m project The post Opening of Abu Dhabi’s Louvre pushed back to 2016 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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HotelTonight launches in Dubai, plots regional expansion

Following its Dubai launch, the app will gradually expand to the other emirates and neighbouring countries The post HotelTonight launches in Dubai, plots regional expansion appeared first on Gulf...

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The World’s Worst Passports For Travel in 2015

Which citizens face maximum visa restrictions and have the fewest travel options? The post The World’s Worst Passports For Travel in 2015 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Iranian visitor numbers to Dubai up by 41% in 2014

Dubai also saw a growth in visitors from China while tourists from Russia and Germany slumped last year, a report says The post Iranian visitor numbers to Dubai up by 41% in 2014 appeared first on Gulf...

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Dubai theme park IMG reveals new ‘spooky’ attraction

The upcoming theme park will host a haunted hotel The post Dubai theme park IMG reveals new ‘spooky’ attraction appeared first on Gulf Business.

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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 The post Dubai Municipality awards Dhs 1.8bn contract for Arena project appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price

The world’s first Bollywood-themed park will open in October 2016 The post Bollywood Parks Dubai reveals attractions, annual ticket price appeared first on Gulf Business.

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