Saudi’s Taif season tourism festival creates 15,000 jobs, say organisers
The 30-day festival runs throughout August and features more than 70 events The post Saudi’s Taif season tourism festival creates 15,000 jobs, say organisers appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai reveals events line-up for Eid Al Adha
Concerts and fireworks shows have been planned across the city The post Dubai reveals events line-up for Eid Al Adha appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleUAE issues travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, calls for peaceful dialogue
The advisory comes after the Indian government revoked Article 370 of its constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir The post UAE issues travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, calls...
View ArticleDubai welcomes over 8.3 million tourists in the first half of the year
Numbers up 3 per cent in first six months of 2019 compared to 2018 The post Dubai welcomes over 8.3 million tourists in the first half of the year appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleTunisia’s tourism revenue climbs 44 per cent
Last year, Tunisia received 8.3 million tourists The post Tunisia’s tourism revenue climbs 44 per cent appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleTravel from the UAE to Ireland is booming
Bookings to the Emerald Isle from the UAE in the first six months of 2019 were up 58 per cent The post Travel from the UAE to Ireland is booming appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai’s DHA says ‘on track’ to attract 500,000 medical tourists by 2021
The top three specialties for medical tourists in Dubai last year were dentistry, orthopaedics and dermatology The post Dubai’s DHA says ‘on track’ to attract 500,000 medical tourists by 2021 appeared...
View ArticleDubai ‘leading the pack’ for world records
Dubai is setting a record for world records, according to a new report The post Dubai ‘leading the pack’ for world records appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleIn pics: Saudi’s new Six Flags park to feature world’s fastest, longest...
Six Flags Qiddiya is expected to open its doors in early 2023 The post In pics: Saudi’s new Six Flags park to feature world’s fastest, longest roller coaster appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi could start issuing tourist visas soon – report
The visas will reportedly be available to people from about 50 countries The post Saudi could start issuing tourist visas soon – report appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai tops world in tourist spending – again
Dubai leads Mastercard’s index that measures per person per day spending The post Dubai tops world in tourist spending – again appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai among most-Instagrammed cities on earth – new data
More than 79 million hashtags in summer 2019 alone, according to Wego The post Dubai among most-Instagrammed cities on earth – new data appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleVideo: Dubai’s Global Village set to return October 29
Season 24 will reportedly feature more than 3,500 shops and restaurants The post Video: Dubai’s Global Village set to return October 29 appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleVideo: Saudi overhauls Hajj and Umrah visas ahead of tourist visa launch
The move comes as the kingdom launches PR campaign with influencers on social media The post Video: Saudi overhauls Hajj and Umrah visas ahead of tourist visa launch appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleChinese superstar Tuzki checks out Dubai as part of new tourism campaign
The internet-famous cartoon bunny is visiting the emirate as part of a campaign to encourage more Chinese tourism The post Chinese superstar Tuzki checks out Dubai as part of new tourism campaign...
View ArticleUK issues UAE travel advisory
The Foreign Office has issued an advisory reminding UK citizens products which contain CBD are illegal in the UAE The post UK issues UAE travel advisory appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleThomas Cook collapse leaves thousands stranded as bailout fails
Some 150,000 British citizens have been left stranded overseas, while another 350,000 foreign nationals are also abroad on Thomas Cook vacations The post Thomas Cook collapse leaves thousands stranded...
View ArticleWatch: World’s largest underwater theme park opens in Bahrain
Featuring a sunken Boeing 747, Dive Bahrain is now open The post Watch: World’s largest underwater theme park opens in Bahrain appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi starts granting online tourist visas, drops dress code for foreign women
The government has opened applications for online tourist visas for citizens of 49 countries The post Saudi starts granting online tourist visas, drops dress code for foreign women appeared first on...
View ArticleUAE citizens can soon travel to Central African Republic visa-free
The African nation offers plentiful opportunities for wildlife viewing The post UAE citizens can soon travel to Central African Republic visa-free appeared first on Gulf Business.
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