VisitBritain research reveals UK expats living in the UAE stay longer and spend more than the average visitor to Britain, spending $1,700 per visit on average
British travellers
Flight searches from UAE to UK witness 110% surge since amber announcement
Searches for family trips have proven most popular, according to Mamoun Hmedan, managing director, MENA and India, Wego
Dubai Tourism chief ‘pleased’ as UAE officially comes off UK red list, moves to amber
As of 4am on Sunday, the UAE officially made its way off the red list, with the Gulf country’s tourism operators, hospitality bosses and F&B chiefs glad to see the possibility for life to be breathed back into the industry
Abu Dhabi’s UK ‘green list’ move is small nod towards recovery, say experts
Passengers arriving from green list countries will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu Dhabi and will only be required to undergo PCR testing upon arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport, but the UK’s addition to the list is unlikely to spur massive demand
Blow for UAE tourism as UK PM holds fire on international travel date
The UK government warned it was “still too soon to know what is possible” and that the opening of foreign travel could be delayed beyond the middle of May.
UK issues updated tourist guidelines on what not to bring to the UAE
Items holidaymakers should look out for include skincare products and E-cigarette refills that contain CBD oil
Dubai Tourism launches UK charm offensive
Dubai Tourism meets with tour operators and destination management companies in bid to boost number of UK tourists in the UAE
Dubai v the world: comparing average tipping prices for travellers
While tipping is not compulsory in the emirate, British tourists still reward good service