Dubai Tourism News
Dubai ranks first regionally and second globally in attracting FDI projects
Dubai consolidated its status as a global cultural hub and investment destination, ranking first in the MENA region and second in the world in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in 2021, revealed Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council.
Dubai reinforces status as global tech hub
Dubai continues to enhance its competitiveness as a global tech hub thanks to a robust regulatory framework, pro-business administration and access to talent. Cloudflare is just one of the many tech companies to set up operations in the emirate.
UAE tourism performance in first quarter 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic growth rates
The UAE’s tourism sector has achieved a new milestone in the first quarter of 2022, with growth rates not only exceeding 2020 and 2021, but also pre-pandemic levels of 2019.
UAE’s Ministry of Economy and International Cooperative Alliance to strengthen national cooperation
The Ministry of Economy (MoE) and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the structure of the UAE’s project aimed at strengthening the national cooperative sector. The partnership forms part of the Ministry’s strategy to improve the performance of the country’s cooperative sector and increase its contribution to the national economy.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle opens
Dubai’s newest family-friendly destination, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Village Triangle has opened its doors. The new getaway destination is set in the heart of Jumeirah Village Triangle, and features 166 rooms and suites, with tech-savvy touches, accompanied by mesmorizing panoramic views of the Dubai skyline.
Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum establishes digital task force
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is setting up Dubai Metaverse Strategy as the emirate sets its sights on being the world’s best city in the virtual space.
IHG collaborates with artist Claire Luxton to create limited-edition suites
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has collaborated with acclaimed British artist Claire Luxton to unveil a series of immersive experiences at InterContinental London Park Lane, InterContinental New York Barclay and InterContinental Dubai Festival City.
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour kicks off global journey in Dubai
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour kicked off with a first-stop event in Dubai, where former FIFA World Cup winners Iker Casillas and Kaká came together to send the original FIFA World Cup Trophy on its journey around the world ahead of the tournament later this year.
Dubai ranks No.1 globally in hotel occupancy in first quarter of 2022 with 82 per cent
The emirate records 3.97 million overnight visitors in Q1 2022, demonstrating the accelerating pace of its revitalised tourism growth. Hamdan bin Mohammed: The exceptional growth in visitors is testament to the fact that Dubai is at the forefront of global tourism recovery.
Tomorrowland to open desert destination Terra Solis in Dubai
Terra Solis will open in September in Dubailand, Al Yufra, offering guests an oasis of relaxation in the Arabian desert, where they will be encouraged to celebrate life by the pool during the day and stargaze at night.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO & Founder of Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World, opens the Middle East’s largest travel exhibition.
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority becomes world’s first regulator to make Metaverse debut
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced its entry into the Metaverse with the establishment of its Metaverse HQ in the dynamic virtual world of ‘The Sandbox’.