With Expo 2020 Dubai opening its doors next month and Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the Gulf – and Dubai in particular – is poised to attract millions of additional visitors
Dubai hospitality market
Dubai hospitality market
How Expo 2020 Dubai can supercharge the UAE’s tourism rebound
Colliers is forecasting that occupancies across the main sub-markets of Dubai will range between 64% to 73% for the full year 2021
Al Wasl Plaza
Suites at Expo 2020 Dubai’s only on-site hotel almost sold out
Hotel is among the structures that will remain after global showpiece event ends in March next year
Claw BBQ
UAE’s hospitality sector eyes Eid Al Adha staycation boost with six-day break
Staycations by emirates’ residents will drive activity despite travel restrictions dampening regional demand, operators said as the UAE announced a four-day break, six with the weekend, for both public and private sectors.
Arafat Day
Six-day Eid Al Adha break announced for government workers
The holiday for the federal ministries and entities commences on Monday July 19th with employees back to work on the 25th
Dubai hospitality market
Why Dubai is the ‘best city in the world’ to operate a hotel
Emirate’s successful vaccine rollout and stringent control is paving the way to industry recovery despite ongoing global pandemic-related obstacles, according to Radisson exec
Domestic staycations
Dubai hotel bosses expect occupancy levels to rise above 60% this year
Latest KPMG survey reveals 75% believe numbers will return to pre-Covid levels by 2023
Dubai hospitality market
Select Group and ESIC snap up one of last remaining plots on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Development on West Crescent to include ultra-luxury villas and boutique hotel, with work set to start this year
AB In Focus
AB Talks: Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim on 2021’s fortunes
The tourism chief sat down with Arabian Business at the Arabian Travel Market to discuss Dubai’s recovery, lifting restrections, that red list, where the tourists are coming from and the promise the rest of the year holds.
Arabian Travel Market
Dubai tourism chief hails relaxing of Covid-19 rules for hospitality sector
Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, said that the time is right to allow hotels to return to 100 percent occupancy.
boutique hotel
Dubai developer bullish over emirate’s hospitality industry
SOL Properties is set to launch two new hotels in Dubai in the next 12 months
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel: For time-pressed executives looking for the complete package
Great restaurants, luxurious accommodation and entertainment for the whole family – this local gem is well worth a revisit
Barcelo Hotel Group
Review: Service shines through at Occidental Al Jaddaf
The new venture from Spain’s Barcelo group is a unique addition to Dubai’s hotel offerings that brings the comforts of home to you coupled with stellar service
coronavirus guidelines
Dubai Tourism closes 47 businesses for Covid violations so far in 2021
Nearly 10,000 inspections of hotels and recreational facilities have been completed this year, with a total of 274 violations recorded
Dubai hospitality market
Sunset Hospitality to open six venues this year in iconic Dubai locations
Expansion includes bringing the renowned Mott 32 Chinese restaurant to the 73rd floor of the Address JBR hotel
Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Video: Dubai is ‘ready and prepared’ for post-coronavirus, post-Ramadan tourism jump
Dubai is leading the global post-coronavirus tourism recovery and is well-prepared for the expected travel pickup in the second half of the year, said a top executive at Dubai’s famed Atlantis hotel.
Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Dubai is ‘ready and prepared’ for post-coronavirus, post-Ramadan tourism jump
Atlantis boss says Dubai has a head start ahead of other travel destinations as the world reopens following Covid-19 lockdowns