Cultural, sports and MICE initiatives are all in the books as the capital bounces back from the pandemic
MICE tourism
Aviation industry
UAE air travel tipped to return to pre-covid levels in 2022 after end of PCR test for vaccinated passengers: Experts
Dropping the coronavirus testing requirement will encourage trips to the country as it reduces cost of travelling and boosts confidence
Dubai business events
Why Dubai has become the destination of choice for corporate India
Corporate events, along with cricket T-20 World Cup-related travel from the sub-continent, is adding to the surge in occupancy and tariffs in Dubai’s hospitality sector, especially in the luxury segment
Arab Health
Securing the future of live, in-person events
We’ve been in this industry for a long time, and the power of face-to-face meetings and the ability to do business in person has never been more important
conference and exhibition
Strong recovery anticipated for in-person events in Dubai
While digitisation and virtual events served as a lifeline for the events industry during the pandemic, industry experts believe that in-person events will prevail post-pandemic
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
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Dubai events
Video: Dubai leads the world in reopening global events
Key stakeholders in Dubai’s success story came together for the Dubai Global Events Reopening Forum in front of a select live audience and a global online audience of thousands from more than 50 countries.
Business tourism in Dubai
How business tourism is driving post-coronavirus recovery in Dubai
The city’s coronavirus response is a major driver of traveller confidence, hospitality leaders say
coronavirus restrictions
Why global coronavirus recovery is key to UAE’s MICE industry
Simon Mellor, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said a global travel passport would give people the confidence to travel again
Dubai events
Dubai Global Events Re-opening Forum to share secrets of world-beating comeback
A year on since the global events lockdown, Dubai’s key stakeholders will now share their success and experience on its 12-month journey to create the biggest and safest comeback in the events industry
annual trade show
In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed visits Gulfood 2020
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, was briefed on the industry’s latest products, equipment and modern food and storing beverage storage systems.
annual trade show
In pictures: Gulfood 2020 is back for its 25th year
The region’s longest-running annual food and beverage (F&B) trade show, which runs until Thursday 20 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, opened the five-day mega exhibition, which has attracted high-calibre interest from government ministers, trade delegations and national organisations.
Business tourism in Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre generates $3.5bn business
Latest report reveals DWTC contributed equivalent of 3.3% of Dubai’s GDP last year
Conferences and Exhibitions
Mega events drive Dubai World Trade Centre to new high
Dubai World Trade Centre welcomed 3.43 million delegates last year, an increase of 4%, driven by nearly 100 large-scale events
Abu dhabi tourism
Yas Bay Arena sees ‘significant’ construction milestone
Indoor arena in Abu Dhabi, with a capacity of 18,000, is designed to accommodate large-scale and private events
annual trade show
In pictures: Gulfood opens at Dubai World Trade Centre
The annual Gulfood trade show, which runs for five days, is expected to attract 100,000 visitors who will see latest products from 5,000 local, regional and international exhibitors at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.
Dubai
Dubai’s DWTC wins new events to spur $190m economic boost
Dubai World Trade Centre says it has won bids to host 10 new international congresses at the venue from 2019-2022