Located in Saadiyat Cultural District, the largest museum in the Middle East spreads over 35,000 sqm area; It will be open to the public from Saturday, 22 November
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Abu Dhabi tourism surges 47% as 4m visit cultural sites; $24.5bn GDP goal in sight
Abu Dhabi tourism sector grew 47% in H1 2025, welcoming 4m cultural visitors as DCT’s 2030 strategy targets $24.5bn GDP
Abu Dhabi
Empowering the next generation: Culture, tourism and the future of youth in the UAE
As we enter this next chapter, we must ensure that young people are inspired, equipped and empowered to take on leading roles as creatives, entrepreneurs, and active contributors to these thriving ecosystems
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Ancient Christian cross unearthed on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island
DCT Abu Dhabi announces the discovery of an ancient Christian cross on Sir Bani Yas Island, underscoring the UAE’s heritage of coexistence and tolerance
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Abu Dhabi hotels generate $231m in April 2025 as tourism demand surges
Abu Dhabi hotels earned $231m in April 2025, with 87 per cent occupancy and over 1.52m guest nights
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Abu Dhabi hotels generate $166m in March 2025
Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector earned $166m in March 2025, driven by rising international arrivals and strong occupancy
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Abu Dhabi announces UAE’s first video game design university degree course
Scholarship offers made to UAE students on video game design university course in Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi to host Middle East Film and Comic Con until 2027
Middle East Film and Comic Con will return to Abu Dhabi for two more years
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Etihad celebrates 44,000 Abu Dhabi Stopover bookings
Abu Dhabi Stopover scheme encourages visitors to explore attractions in the city
Abu Dhabi
Facial recognition to cut hotel check-in times as Abu Dhabi bolsters ‘safest city’ status
The technology, currently in pilot phase at select properties, will initially launch at five-star hotels before expanding to four-star establishments and eventually all accommodation categories across Abu Dhabi
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Qatar and DCT Abu Dhabi launch joint initiative to promote twin-centre holiday packages
The packages will be promoted to tour operators across key markets in Europe and North America
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Qatar and Abu Dhabi launch twin-city travel packages to boost Gulf tourism
The packages will be promoted to tour operators across key markets in Europe and North America
Abu Dhabi
1.4 million overnight guests experience Abu Dhabi in Q1 2025
Hotels generated $630mn revenue, up 18% yoy; RevPAR reaches $131.8, up 25%; and occupancy level at a high 79% across the emirate
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BRED Abu Dhabi festival launches with music, fashion and sports showcase
The five-day festival launches its third edition with regional rap performances, exclusive fashion drops, sports competitions, and art installations at Yas Marina Circuit – All you need to know
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3,000-year-old Iron Age cemetery discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archaeological discovery in Abu Dhabi could contain more than 100 tombs
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Abu Dhabi eyes $24.5bn tourism GDP boost by 2030
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi expects 13 per cent sector uplift this year
