Dubai welcomed 7.15 million visitors in the first four months of 2025, as revealed at the DET City Briefing. Key tourism updates include record growth, new campaigns, Dubai Summer Surprises, and the expanded MICHELIN Guide
Dubai tourists
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Alcohol licences
Dubai Municipality alcohol tax: MMI maintains current prices for premium brands in 2025
MMI continues to provide complimentary alcohol licenses for residents and tourists aged 21 and above, available in-store and through licensedxb.com
Ain Dubai
Ain Dubai reopens after 2 years: Packages, prices, and new experiences unveiled
The attraction is open to the public for both corporate and private events
cultural and heritage sites
Why I am staying in Dubai for my Christmas Holiday
The truth is that there is much more to do and see in Dubai than simply go up to the top of the Burj Khalifa – and this is a testament to the emirate’s tourism success story
Alcohol
Dubai’s MMI announces launch of new 4-hour alcohol home delivery service
The new home delivery service is accessible to all Dubai users holding a valid personal alcohol license
Dubai
RTA unveils revamped nol Pay app with groundbreaking features
The new nol Pay app has been revamped with 4 innovative features
D33
Dubai welcomes 4.67m visitors in Q1, 17% up on 2022
Dubai sees surge in visitors as it bounces back from Covid pandemic
brick and mortar business
Dubai e-commerce sector to see 12% growth by 2026, says Dubai Chambers CEO
Dubai Chambers highlighted the success and growth of the retail sector in the city
Dubai
Dubai’s top 10 activities: A traveller’s guide to the city of gold
Dubai is a city that offers a unique blend of luxury, adventure, and culture. Read on for the top 10 things to do in this incredible destination
Dubai
Inside ZUHA: Dubai’s newest ultra-luxury private island resort
The island resort, which is currently under construction, will reportedly open to visitors by 2025
Burj Khalifa
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa displays daily ‘happy birthday’ message for February-born residents
Residents and tourists alike can celebrate their birthdays in front of the Burj Khalifa, every day at 8:45PM
Atlantis Palm Jumeirah
The Dubai Balloon takes visitors 300-metres above the city
Dubai’s newest aerial attraction Dubai Balloon will be located at the Palm Jumeirah
Downtown Dubai
Dubai reveals new observation point
Operated by Emaar, the new attraction features a 70-meter walkway extends 11 meters high above
Dubai
Dubai welcomed 23.7 million passengers in 2022
This marks a 89 percent increase from the year before
Dubai
Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah: Records, awards won by the iconic island tourist destination
The iconic island has received multiple titles since its formation in 2001
Dubai
Dubai begins construction on $12.5mn Hatta waterfall attraction
Details on when the project will be complete are still yet to be revealed
DSF
Dubai reveals laser, drone shows, fireworks in December, January
The laser shows will take place on December 23 to 24, January 13 to 14 and January 27 to 28
