New ‘mini world’ tourism attractions to be built in Dubai
In continuation to promote Dubai as the city of Expo 2020 yet another wonder is being built in Dubai the tourist attraction boasting miniature recreations of iconic world landmarks including the Empire State Building, the Great Wall of China and…
Dubai plans “privilege cards” for tourists
Dubai plans to introduce a “privilege” program for tourists visiting the emirate, in the form of reward points on all purchases. These points can be redeemed for various benefits, a person involved in the initiative told Zawya. Every visitor landing…
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi wins prestigious prize at World Travel Awards
DUBAI – Just five months after opening its doors to the public, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi swept away its formidable competition to claim the gong for the Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2013 at the World Travel Awards (WTA). The…
Annual income from tourism to 300 billion dirhams ($82 billion) by 2020
Tourism is crucial to Dubai’s economy, which had a gross domestic product of around $90 billion last year; it supports the emirate’s large retail industry as well as its hospitality sector. Occupancy at Dubai’s 599 hotels, which have 80,500 rooms…
Canadian citizens will not need visa to travel to UAE
ABU DHABI // The UAE will drop its visa requirements for Canadian citizens visiting UAE within a month, the two countries’ foreign ministers announced here today. John Baird, the visiting Canadian foreign minister, today met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice…
Emirates-Qantas partnership will increase tourism activities for Dubai
Abu Dhabi, April 02nd, 2013 (WAM) — The Emirates-Qantas partnership, which took off yesterday, means increased retail and tourism activities as well as freight operations for Dubai, commented a UAE daily. “The partnership will help boost Dubai’s economy as well…
Al Gharbia watersports festival kicks off in Mirfa next month
Final preparations are underway for the 5th Al Gharbia Watersports Festival that will take place in Mirfa, Al Gharbia, the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate. The event is held under the distinguished patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed…
First-ever Dubai World Conference on Consumer Rights kicks off Monday 1st April
DUBAI: The first-ever Dubai World Conference on Consumer Rights (DWCCR) and Power Brands Dubai exhibition, will be launched at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1 to 3 April, 2013. The inaugural edition of the event is under the…
GIBTM : TCA Abu Dhabi to roll out upgrades to Advantage Abu Dhabi incentive programme
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Tourism ‘&’ Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is planning to roll out enhancements to its Advantage Abu Dhabi incentive programmes at 3-day the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) which kicks off on 25th…
ICTBM-13 to kick off next Monday in Dubai
DUBAI: The International Conference on Technology and Business Management (ICTBM-13), jointly organized by American University in the Emirates (AUE) and International Forum of Management Scholars (INFOMS), is set to commence next Monday at the Academic City in Dubai under the…
Saudi Prince Meshaal meets UAE Balloon Team
SHARJAH: Saudi Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Head of Pledge-Allegiance Commission met the UAE Balloon Team here today. He was briefed by the UAE Balloon Team, led by Captain Abdul Aziz Nasser Al Mansouri, to take part in this year’s edition…
SIKKA 2013 launches in Dubai to promote intercultural dialogue
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), officially inaugurated SIKKA 2013, the Authority’s contemporary artist-led fair in Dubai. The fair was held in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood,…
Project to Restore Sharjah’s Heritage Areas in Progress
Sharjah, 11 Mar., 2013 (WAM)– Aiming to retain the feel of the 1950s in Sharjah’s traditional areas, the largest heritage project in the UAE and Gulf region, the ‘Heart of Sharjah’ is currently in progress. The five-phase, 15-year historical restoration…
Dubai’s peace dove officially recognised the world’s biggest button mosaic
DUBAI: The organising committee of the forthcoming region’s first-ever Peace and Sport Middle East Forum received an official Guinness World Records for making the world’s biggest peace dove of about 1.2 million buttons with the colours of the UAE flag….
World’s biggest peace dove to be unveiled in Dubai 10th March
DUBAI: The world’s biggest peace dove made of 1.2 million buttons with the colors of the UAE flag was completed in Dubai setting a new record to make its way to Guinness World Records to highlight the UAE’s stature as…
