Dubai Tourism News
India overtakes Britain as Dubai’s top tourism market
India has overtaken Britain as the biggest tourism source market to Dubai. The stellar growth of the Indian economy has given to a ten percent rise in its nationals visiting the emirate over the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Department of Tourism.
Dubai Metro Green Line to open next September: RTA
Next September, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will launch the official operation of the Dubai Metro Green Line, which spans 23 km and comprises 16 stations in addition to the transfer stations; Union and Khalid bin Al Waleed Stations, shared with the Red Line.
World’s first “fashion hotel” set for Dubai
A new chain of five star Fashion Hotels, designed by Fashion TV, are set to open in key locations around the world, with the first property planned for Dubai.
Dubai hospitality enters golden era
Hot on the heels of hosting the incredibly successful World Travel Awards in May when it was voted “Middle East’s Leading Destination”, Dubai has reported that its hotel industry has enjoyed strong growth for the first quarter of 2011.
Dubai to host global EPIC Sustainable Living Expo
UAE’s S.S. Lootah Group and Dubai Events and Promotions (DEPE) will organize the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo, the Middle East’s first consumer show designed to promote eco-friendly products and services on June 22-24 at The Dubai Mall.
Dubai Tourism steps in to ease safety concerns
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing has reassured both the travel trade and consumers that a safe destination after claims a holidaymaker was beaten to death in his prison cell.
British holidaymaker dies in police custody
The Foreign Office is calling for a “full investigation” after a British man died in police custody in Dubai.
Dubai Tourism announce new summer promotion
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing has launched an exciting new ‘Kids Go Free in Dubai’ promotion for holidays between 14 May to 30 September 2011.
Mad hatters at Dubai World Cup
A vinyl collection, a cone of chips and a Tikki Puka Puka cocktail were the main attraction at this year’s Dubai World Cup.
Majestic Meydan redefines the sport of kings
The Meydan is Dubai’s new sporting and business hub, and the home of Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest and most glamorous horse race.
Dubai Shopping Festival spending up 37 percent in 2011
Visa, one of the world’s leading electronic payments networks and lead sponsor ofthe Dubai Shopping Festival 2011, has reported a 37 percent increase in spending from overseasvisitors compared to last year.
Dubai Customs launched “Cadre” during Fakhr Furda event
Dubai Customs launched a new initiative directed to its staff under the name “Cadre” in order to foster means of interaction and communication with all employees and realize the department’s goals for this year in building and developing the human resource competencies and develop their leadership skills.