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Dubai’s Ruler Sets Up New Body To Promote Brand Dubai

The body will be tasked with promoting the emirate as a prime destination for tourism, business, trade and entertainment. The post Dubai’s Ruler Sets Up New Body To Promote Brand Dubai appeared first...

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Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah secures $201m Funding

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China marks its first project financing deal for a hospitality project in the Middle EastThe post Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah secures $201m Funding appeared first on...

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Abu Dhabi Hotels Report Record 2013

Guest intake was close to 8.8 million guest nights, a 26 per cent rise on 2012.The post Abu Dhabi Hotels Report Record 2013 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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UAE’s First All-Inclusive Resort Targets Mid-February Launch

Opening of Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah likely to spur regional interest in nascent sectorThe post UAE’s First All-Inclusive Resort Targets Mid-February Launch appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Burj Khalifa’s At The Top Dubai’s Biggest Attraction

Saudi Arabia provided the most visitors from another GCC country. The post Burj Khalifa’s At The Top Dubai’s Biggest Attraction appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Marriott MEA To Open 13 New Hotels By 2017

New openings include Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Rwanda and Ghana. The post Marriott MEA To Open 13 New Hotels By 2017 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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New Tourism Fee To Be Levied In Dubai From March 31

Visitors will face an additional charge of between Dhs7 to Dhs20 per room, per night. The post New Tourism Fee To Be Levied In Dubai From March 31 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Hilton Garden Inn Arrives In UAE At The Double

The brace of hotels will meet the growing need for affordable accommodation in the run-up to Expo 2020The post Hilton Garden Inn Arrives In UAE At The Double appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Le Royal Méridien Dubai Undertakes Dhs55m Refurb

New decor, modern technology and two fresh F&B concepts among the changes at established beachfront hotel.The post Le Royal Méridien Dubai Undertakes Dhs55m Refurb appeared first on Gulf Business.

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US Developer Reef Worlds Plans Underwater Project In Dubai

The new project, called Lost Cities, is expected to be unveiled in early March.The post US Developer Reef Worlds Plans Underwater Project In Dubai appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Dubai “Not There Yet” As A Conventions Hub, Says Expert

The International Congress & Convention Association shares global business events expertise in preparation for Expo 2020.The post Dubai “Not There Yet” As A Conventions Hub, Says Expert appeared...

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Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel To Reopen In April After $50m Renovation

The hotel will offer 268 fully refurbished and brand new rooms and suites. The post Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel To Reopen In April After $50m Renovation appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Qatar Plans To Invest $45bn In Tourism By 2030

Qatar is planning to increase tourism’s contribution to GDP by 5.1 per cent, up from 2.6 per cent. The post Qatar Plans To Invest $45bn In Tourism By 2030 appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Dubai Hotels Record 80% Occupancy In 2013

Dubai’s market rapidly absorbed an influx of new hotels in 2013 whilst maintaining a healthy occupancy rate throughout the year. The post Dubai Hotels Record 80% Occupancy In 2013 appeared first on...

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Abu Dhabi Hotel Guests Up 36% In January

Guests numbers at Abu Dhabi hotels reached 276, 970 during January with hotels earning Dhs522 million in revenues. The post Abu Dhabi Hotel Guests Up 36% In January appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Dubai’s Hotels See 10.6% Rise In Guest Arrivals In 2013

Over 11 million guests stayed in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments last year with occupancy rates reaching 80 per cent. The post Dubai’s Hotels See 10.6% Rise In Guest Arrivals In 2013 appeared...

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Dubai Hotels’ Occupancy Rates Rise To 83% In January

New survey attributed the higher than average rates during the start of the year to the holiday season. The post Dubai Hotels’ Occupancy Rates Rise To 83% In January appeared first on Gulf Business.

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All EU Citizens To Get UAE Visa On Arrival From March 22

The UAE has passed a new ruling exempting citizens from 13 European member states from requiring a pre-entry visa. The post All EU Citizens To Get UAE Visa On Arrival From March 22 appeared first on...

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Egypt Lobbies Germany To Ease Travel Advisory

The fatal bombing of a tourist bus in Egypt's Sinai region prompted a travel advisory from Germany. The post Egypt Lobbies Germany To Ease Travel Advisory appeared first on Gulf Business.

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Dubai Approves Bridge To Link Mega Tourist Island Project

The Dh6 billion Bluewaters Island project will also be connected to the mainland via a monorail system and a footbridge. The post Dubai Approves Bridge To Link Mega Tourist Island Project appeared...

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