ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2020 The peace accord signing ceremony between the UAE and Israel is an important beginning, the Director-General of Israel’s Tazpit Press Service, TPS, Amotz Eyal, said. “From which we will build a better future,” he continued. Eyal in an op-ed, following a landmark accord signed between Israel and the United Arab…
Registrations for 5km Al Marmoom Dune Run open
DUBAI, 16th September, 2020 — The Dubai Sports Council has announced the opening of registrations for the 5km Al Marmoom Dune Run, which will take place on 13th November, 2020, in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Organised under the umbrella of the Dubai Sports Council, Al Marmoom Dune Run is an exciting new addition…
How Dubai residents are keeping safe during the pandemic
Dubai residents are trend setters. They come from many different countries brings many different values, culture and trends with the, During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dubai residents are taking all necessary precautions to keep themselves safe. The face masks, hand sanatisers, hand washes, anti bacterial soaps have hig demand in the city. Here is a look…
Tourism reopens with dramatic increase in tourists at Dubai Airport
Dubai: Dubai Airport has witnessed a dramatic increase in travellers as the emirate reopened its doors to tourists on July 7. Brigadier Talal Ahmad Al Shanqiti, general director assistant of Ports Affairs in GDRFA-Dubai, said that when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of…
Tripadvisor names Dubai’s desert safari world’s best tourism experience
A desert safari adventure in Dubai has been ranked the world’s best tourism experience in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards this year. The camel riding and desert barbecue of OceanAir, a travel firm in Dubai, took the No. 1 spot in the top five experiences worldwide, as decided by travellers on the TripAdvisor platform, as…
Dubai’s tourism is seeing a ‘rapid rebound’
Dubai: Tourism and hotel Industry in the Dubai is seeing seeing a “rapid rebound after the July 7 reopening. “Since then, we have been greatly encouraged by the market’s response in the second phase of our recovery strategy, which was activated along with the gradual resumption of economic sectors, as well as the staggered and…
Ajman Wyndham hotels certified CovidClean by Safehotels
Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman received the CovidClean certification issued by Safehotels. Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman, and Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman received the CovidClean certification issued by…
How Dubai airport handles tourists and passengers after COVID-19
Dubai has set an example by opening up its borders for the tourists, tourism activities are already opened with some safty measures, more and more tourists are visiting Dubai and arriving at the Dubai airports. Here are some pictures of how the passengers are being handled with proper safty measures in place for both the…
Hotel Sofitel Dubai Wafi to open in September
ofitel Dubai Wafi will open its doors in September this year. Located in Dubai’s Oud Metha, the five-star property was initially slated to open in late 2019. Once open, there will be 498 rooms and 97 serviced apartments. It will have the Sofitel SPA with L’OCCITANE, a comprehensive gymnasium, an outdoor pool, private cabanas and…
COVID-19: Live entertainment permitted within Dubai hotels
Dubai Tourism has issued a circular to hospitality venues, seen by What’s On, outlining that entertainment is once again permitted in Dubai hotels. Entertainment can be held in any indoor or outdoor restaurant, as well as at pools and common areas within hotels. At the moment, nightclubs, bars and dance floors are excluded from this…
Dubai to allow tourists from 7th July with some limitations
Dubai is allowing tourists from July 7th, local residents from across the UAE are already enjoying the diverse attractions and experiences that have reopened in Dubai following a temporary closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Top family attractions have been including public and hotel beaches, shopping malls, restaurants, swimming pools and golf courses, as well…
Dubai Tourism assures hospitality sector is ‘healthy’
Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism DTCM) has refuted reports that up to 30% of the UAE’s hospitality workforce will lose their jobs, adding that the emirate’s hospitality sector is healthy. According to sister publication Arabian Business, Dubai Tourism made the assurance in response to a recent report from Bloomberg. Citing statistics from STR…
Eid Ul Fitr 2020 to be celebrated on Sunday 24th May
Abu Dhabi: For the year 2020CE and 1441AH the Eid will be celebrates on Sunday, the 24th of May as per direction of the moon-sighting committee in UAE The announcement was made after the moonsighting committee held a virtual meeting under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice along with a number of senior officials,…
Dubai’s historic gold souk shines again after lockdown
Evening dresses made of gold mesh, gilded sunglasses and glittering crowns are sparkling again from the windows of Dubai’s historic gold souk which was shuttered during the coronavirus lockdown. One important element is still missing though — customers. But for business owners, the reopening of one of the world’s biggest gold markets is a vital…
Dubai College of Tourism launches online tour guide programme
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), an institution established by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced the launch of its new online tour guide training programme, which is designed for individuals looking to become professional certified tour guides. Upon passing the programme, applicants will receive a two-year license and will be…