Dubai reported an 18 per cent increase in overnight visitors at start of the year compared to 2023
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai
Dubai welcomed 1.77 million international tourists in January 2024, a 21% increase year-over-year
Western Europe ranked first in terms of source markets for international tourists to Dubai, with a share of over 18 percent
Department of Economy and Tourism
Sheikh Mohammed announces Dubai investment platform to support businesses with instant licences, fee payments, permits and more
Unified Digital Platform for establishing companies in Dubai will boost business environment and economy
Dubai
UAE visa: 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians – Everything you need to know
Here’s all you need to know about the 5-year multiple-entry UAE visa
Dubai
Microsoft, Dubai’s DET partner to boost innovation, goals under D33 economic agenda
The partnership will focus on innovation initiatives focusing on logistics, SMEs, education and startups to support the goals of Dubai’s 2033 economic agenda
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai announces new scheme to support retirees; cuts fees and offers finance to set up new businesses
Dubai will support retired people in the city to help them set up SME businesses
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai SME joins forces with AI fintech CXDA to boost business
Dubai SME and CXDA boost bankability of small businesses in the city
Artificial reefs
Dubai Reef: Major project will increase fish stocks, boost food security and preserve environment
Dubai announces major reef project as it looks to protect environment and enhance food security
conference and exhibition
Dubai sees 44% boost in event sector
Dubai’s MICE sector witnesses spike in event wins in 2023
Dubai
Dubai number one in world for cultural, creative FDI projects in 2022: Report
The city attracted a record-breaking 451 projects in these sectors last year
Dubai holiday homes
Dubai’s major new holiday home initiative will attract visitors, investors, real estate expert says
The demand for holiday homes is expected to keep growing, providing an attractive alternative for property owners and cost-conscious tourists seeking affordable holiday stays
carbon emissions
Dubai relaunches carbon calculator tool to measure hospitality sector’s carbon footprint
The new tool will track real-time data for carbon emission sources in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai announces annual tourism summit, first-of-its-kind travel forum in the region
The proposed Dubai tourism event will provide a networking platform for industry stakeholders to share their vision, ideas, strategies and best practices
#Inclusion
Dubai announces new initiative to be first autism destination in MENA
Phase one of the initiative includes access to specialised autism-specific training for staff across all Dubai attractions, hospitality and entertainment organisations
Dubai
Dubai to host major international travel industry event – ‘Skift Global Forum East’ – on December 13-15
The event is expected to bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the globe to discuss innovations and trends that will shape the future of travel in the region and globally
Dubai
Dubai brings in 7.12 million international visitors amid travel resurgence
The profits in numbers places the city ‘on track’ to achieve its tourism goals, reinforcing its position as an international hub for global travellers
business activities
Dubai records 25 percent rise in new business licences issued in first half of 2022
Bur Dubai had the largest share of issued licences with 31,604, followed by Deira at 14,022 licences