Dubai to see 5.5% growth in overnight tourists this year
The city is projected to see overnight visitors grow faster than Paris and London in 2018, according to Mastercard The post Dubai to see 5.5% growth in overnight tourists this year appeared first on...
View ArticlePics: Saudi unveils uber-luxury project dubbed the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’
Amaala will featureluxury hotels with 2,500 keys, 700 private villas and apartments and a dedicated airport The post Pics: Saudi unveils uber-luxury project dubbed the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’...
View ArticlePics: Skating rink, F&B part of UAE’s Khorfakkan beach redevelopment
The redevelopment project will be conducted in two phases The post Pics: Skating rink, F&B part of UAE’s Khorfakkan beach redevelopment appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleNew $200m ‘Santa Monica-style entertainment centre’ announced in RAK’s Al Marjan
The project has been announced by UAE-based Indian developer Ivan Richard Menezes The post New $200m ‘Santa Monica-style entertainment centre’ announced in RAK’s Al Marjan appeared first on Gulf...
View ArticleDubai aims for 23-25 million tourists a year by 2025
“Our goal is to achieve the sustainability of the tourism sector after Expo 2020,” said the emirate's crown prince The post Dubai aims for 23-25 million tourists a year by 2025 appeared first on Gulf...
View ArticleDubai Parks and Resorts records almost two million visits between Jan-Sept
Visitor numbers increased by 33 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of the year The post Dubai Parks and Resorts records almost two million visits between Jan-Sept appeared first on Gulf...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia’s Red Sea tourism project to break ground in 2019
Saudi plans to develop resorts on 50 islands off the Red Sea coast The post Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea tourism project to break ground in 2019 appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleAbu Dhabi’s new cultural destination Al Hosn set to open in December
The site will include four main elements including the Qasr Al Hosn Fort The post Abu Dhabi’s new cultural destination Al Hosn set to open in December appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticlePictures: Dubai’s Meraas opens trailers, adventure hub, water jump park in Hatta
The new additions include zip lines and lodges The post Pictures: Dubai’s Meraas opens trailers, adventure hub, water jump park in Hatta appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticlePictures: Dubai Miracle Garden reopens with new exhibits
It will showcase a flower display in 3D mapping on a floral screen - claimed to a world-first The post Pictures: Dubai Miracle Garden reopens with new exhibits appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleRevealed: World’s most and least powerful passports
The UAE passport ranks as the fourth most powerful worldwide The post Revealed: World’s most and least powerful passports appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleRas Al Khaimah to reopen Jebel Jais Via Ferrata attraction this month
The 470 metre-long Jebel Jais Via Ferrata allows visitors to climb and trek almost 120 metres above sea level The post Ras Al Khaimah to reopen Jebel Jais Via Ferrata attraction this month appeared...
View ArticleUAE’s Ras Al Khaimah welcomes 11.2% more visitors in first nine months of 2018
Authorities are aiming to welcome one million international arrivals this year The post UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah welcomes 11.2% more visitors in first nine months of 2018 appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai’s Bluewaters island with world’s largest observation wheel opens
The Dhs8bn project, located across JBR, features residential, hospitality, leisure and entertainment spaces The post Dubai’s Bluewaters island with world’s largest observation wheel opens appeared...
View ArticleOver 4,500 retailers sign up for UAE’s tourist VAT refund scheme
The scheme will be implemented from Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah International Airports The post Over 4,500 retailers sign up for UAE’s tourist VAT refund scheme...
View ArticleSaudi launches project to boost sustainable tourism-related jobs
The Public Investment Fund will set up a company to develop the project The post Saudi launches project to boost sustainable tourism-related jobs appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi says mega Red Sea project ‘on track’ to complete phase 1 in 2022
The project is expected to add over $5.86bn to the kingdom's GDP when complete The post Saudi says mega Red Sea project ‘on track’ to complete phase 1 in 2022 appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleRas Al Khaimah to attempt fireworks world record on NYE
The emirate intends to hold a 12-minute fireworks display at Al Marjan Island The post Ras Al Khaimah to attempt fireworks world record on NYE appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleChinese travel to the GCC expected to increase 81% by 2022
A growing number of direct flights and increasing Chinese disposable income are expected to boost the market The post Chinese travel to the GCC expected to increase 81% by 2022 appeared first on Gulf...
View ArticleDubai ranked top travel destination for UAE residents
New list by travel site Agoda shows popularity of staycations for residents The post Dubai ranked top travel destination for UAE residents appeared first on Gulf Business.
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