Dubai Tourism News
Festival Marina welcomes the return of “The Dragons”
The popular Dubai Dragon Boat Festival is set for an exciting return this April with two days of thrilling races and a host of onshore entertainment on offer at Festival Marina, the stunning creek side of Festival Centre Dubai Festival City.
New ferry route and Metro Station improve transport in Dubai
In just one week, Dubai will see two major expansions to its transportation infrastructure, with the recently launched Ferry Dubai come on stream alongside the new Jebel Ali station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.
Visitor numbers rocket in Dubai
Dubai has reported a strong surge in interest as the United Arab Emirate continues to recover from the global economic slump. Releasing its latest figures earlier, Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing confirmed destination had hosted 8.3 million international guests in 2010, a 9.4 per cent increase over 2009.
Qatar eyes Manchester United acquisition
With the FIFA World Cup secured Qatar has shifted its footballing ambitions, with Manchester United thought to be the next target. According to reports, Qatar Holding – the sovereign wealth fund of the Middle Eastern state - has set aside some £2.5 billion for the deal.
Tom Cruise thanks Dubai for Mission Impossible hospitality
Tom Cruise has thanked the emirate of Dubai for its hospitality during the filming of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Cruise has been resident for much of the past few months, with the American actor offering thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohammad on his blog.
Stratospheric growth for Dubai airport
Passenger numbers at Dubai International, voted “Middle East Leading Airport’s” by World Travel Awards, surpassed the four million mark for the second time in the airport’s 50 year history in October and that monthly total will soon become the norm, according to traffic results and projections released today by Dubai Airports.
Tom Cruise dangles from Burj Kahlifa in Dubai
Filming scenes for the next Mission: Impossible film in Dubai, Tom Cruise has been captured on camera dangling 2,717ft in the air from the Burj Kahlifa – the tallest building in the world. Filming is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates following a deal between Paramount and Dubai officials.
Rooney heads to Dubai’s Burj Al Arab
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen have secretly jetted off to Dubai, for a stay at the luxury Burj Al Arab, voted “World’s Leading Hotel” by the World Travel Awards.
Dubai Tourism Board becomes Just-a-Drop corporate supporter
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), one of the world’s leading tourism authorities, has this week announced its partnership with international clean water charity, Just a Drop.
Dubai continues to recover from downturn
Luxury Middle Eastern destination Dubai has continued to recover from the global economic downturn, with visitor numbers increasing significantly in early 2010. Meanwhile a new report has found the UAE will account for the vast majority of tourism spending in the Gulf over the next eight years.
MyDubaiInfo launches a new booking system
MyDubaiInfo, leading travel and information website, has announced the launch of its new booking engine, which will allow visitors to the website to book hotels, flights, and rent a car, all with instant confirmation.
Dubai delays $27 billion plane order
Dubai’s aircraft leasing company is to postpone a $27 billion order for 200 new aircraft as the emirate continues to struggle with its debt mountain.