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UAE travel to Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles surges amid growing demand for luxury holidays
The surge reflects a broader trend, Indian Ocean destinations are gaining ground as top choices for UAE travellers seeking both luxury and authenticity
Freezone
Dubai-based MBS Global to help create $8.8bn financial hub in Maldives
Maldives International Financial Centre to be a freezone that aims to diversify the country’s tourism-dependent economy and add $1bn annually to the GDP in 5 years
Dnata Travel
dnata Travel partners with Maldives tourism board as UAE travel demand surges
The partnership aims to capitalise on the strong travel corridor between the UAE and the Maldives
Abu Dhabi real estate
Eid Al Fitr in the UAE; Visa-free travel ideas; Dubai villa sales surge; Sheikh Mohammed reveals $65bn investment plan – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid Al Fitr dates and travel ideas. Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi sick leave warning and more top news stories this week
High Net Worth Individuals
Paradise for sale? How to buy a private island in the Maldives for $5 million
Maldives leasehold market attracts Gulf investors in record numbers despite hefty development costs
High Net Worth Individuals
EXCLUSIVE: UAE developers pour billions into Maldives as luxury island market heats up
Honeymooners may soon find the Maldives transformed into a lucrative second-home market, thanks to over $3 billion in UAE investments by 2030
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s ADFD extends additional $40mn loan for Maldives airport
Abu Dhabi fund has now issued total loans of $90 million for the modernisation and expansion of the critical Velana International Airport
leisure and tourism
UAE National Day 2024: dnata reveals weekend offers at luxury Maldives resorts
With travel time of just over four hours, the Maldives continues to be a preferred destination for GCC travellers seeking tropical escapes
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches daily flights from Sharjah to Maldives
Air Arabia will operate using Airbus A320 aircraft to Velana International Airport
Abu Dhabi
Private islands, personal concierges: Maldives luxury resorts see 60% Gulf tourist surge on year-round VIP demand
Maldives luxury resorts beat seasonal fluctuations by targeting wealthy tourists from Saudi Arabia and the UAE with tailored experiences
Maldives
Qatar Airways announces Maldivian flights partnership to boost Maldives tourism
Qatar Airways boosts Maldives connectivity with Maldivian partnership
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces extra flights to London, Miami, Tokyo and Maldives
Qatar Airways expands network with new flights to destinations around the world
Maldives
Review: The Ozen Collection – Where Maldivian luxury meets sustainable paradise
What The Ozen Collection offers is not just luxury accommodations, but a gateway to experiencing the Maldives in all its multifaceted glory
Air Arabia
Air Arabia announces non-stop flights to Maldives
The new route will connect Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport in Male
FlyDubai
Flydubai launches 2024 summer network: 7 island escapes
UAE carrier flydubai introduces seasonal summer flight network
India
EaseMyTrip suspends Maldives flight bookings in solidarity with India amid Minister’s remarks
The hashtag #BoycottMaldives gained momentum on social media as Indian tourists began canceling their trips to the Maldives