Dubai Tourism News
Expo 2020 Dubai date change approved by Bureau International des Expositions
The general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions has approved the one-year postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai. As a result, the dates of Expo 2020 Dubai have officially changed to October 1st, 2021, to March 31st, 2022.
White Beach launches daycations in Dubai
For just AED295 per person, the new daycation package includes a deluxe room for the day, a sun lounger on White Beach, and a three-course set lunch menu at White Restaurant.
ATM Virtual: Domestic travel to lead recovery in Middle East
Local tourism and domestic travel are expected to lead the United Arab Emirates’ recovery from Covid-19, according to new research. The topic will come under discussion during the newly-launched ATM Virtual, a three-day event that will take place from June 1st-3rd.
Palm Jumeirah property weathers Covid-19 downturn
As the Dubai real estate market copes with the disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, leading brokerage Appello Real Estate has said it is seeing positive levels of buyer interest in the Palm Jumeirah as the destination move through quarter two.
Lufthansa to return to Dubai on June 7th
Germany airline Lufthansa has unveiled plans to relaunch connections from financial capital Frankfurt to Dubai. The flag-carrier will connect the two cities from June 7th, with three weekly departures.
Beaches begin to reopen on Palm Jumeirah
Some beaches on the Palm Jumeirah have begun reopening following a loosening of Covid-19 restrictions by the government of Dubai. A new a set of guidelines was issued earlier, easing restrictions for private beaches in hotels and other sporting activities.
Atlantis, the Palm partially reopens in wake of Covid-19 outbreak
Atlantis, the Palm has partially reopened for daily dinner services at selected restaurants, with some retail outlets in the Avenues also now welcoming guests.
Dubai Expo 2020 postponed to October 2021
The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions, with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold.
SUQ Restaurant reopens in Dubai with Ramadan offering
Named after the traditional Arabian marketplace, the SUQ team is excited to welcome back guests into its warm and convivial atmosphere, and has launched a four-course Iftar menu to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
Nakheel Malls undergo sanitisation ahead of reopening in Dubai
Nakheel Malls is pulling out all the stops to ensure customer, staff and tenant safety and wellbeing as it prepares to reopen Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart and other destinations across Dubai.
Bureau International des Expositions to vote on Expo 2020 delay
The executive committee of the Bureau International des Expositions has unanimously agreed to propose the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai. The general assembly will now hold a vote on the proposed new dates, with a result expected at the end of May.
Azizi Developments overcomes coronavirus setbacks
Most industries may be suffering due to the coronavirus lockdown, but Dubai-based Azizi Developments has said its projects are “in full swing”.