Tag: Dubai Tourism

UAE to have major visa policy changes, which will came in to being from today, 21st October 2018. It is expected that the new visa rules will not just benefit expatriates, but boost the local economy as well. The visa policy changes include the extension of entry permits for visitors and visas for women. The Federal Authority for identity and Citizenship confirmed last week that it will begin extending the residency visa for widows and divorced women and their children for a year without a sponsor. The residency visas of students sponsored by the parents will also be renewed. The ... Read more

India is the biggest tourism markets for Dubai and it aims at doubling number of tourists in the coming years. Last year around 2.1 million Indians visited Dubai. In order to achieve the target, Dubai is planning to enhance the air connectivity with India. “Air connectivity at present is not enough; we are running at almost full capacity. With the kind of campaigns we are running, demand will increase further. We are working with Indian carriers to facilitate dialogue with the civil authorities and the airports in Dubai to make it easier for them to bring in more capacity,” said ... Read more

Dubai is all ready to host a massive yoga festival at the Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre from November 15-17, 2018. The event comes with a jam-packed schedule of free-to-attend yoga sessions, meditation circles and yoga-related activities for fans of all ages. The festival begins on Thursday evening in the meditation tent, and continues with two full days of sessions led by some of Dubai’s best-known yoga and meditation practitioners along with visiting guest teachers. Healthy food and exciting retail spaces round out this holistic weekend festival. “Yogafest is about connecting you to nature, to yourself and to like minded people in ... Read more

The inaugural Dubai China Conference organized by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) saw a huge attendance of 900 local dignitaries, stakeholders and Chinese partners. The two-day event, held at Atlantis The Palm, is a major innovation that brings together industry players to share insights from the China market, whilst outlining Dubai Tourism’s ongoing collaborations to reconfirm its continued focus on one of the most important global source markets. The close relationship between China and Dubai is evident in the willingness of the emirate to become fully “China-Ready”. Large-scale initiatives, in collaboration with key strategic partners such as Alipay ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: The National Dubai is strengthening its ties with China for boosting tourism. It was announced by Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Tourism, while talking in the Dubai China Conference, which is attended by more than 900 local dignitaries, stakeholders and Chinese partners. The tourism ministry is planning various activities to lure Chinese tourists to the country,  including city-wide Chinese New Year celebrations. Earlier this year, the Dubai Tourism authority has inked an agreement with one of China’s largest smartphone manufacturers, Huawei, to pre-load devices with both user-generated and official cinematographic content of Dubai. As per an ... Read more

India retained its first position as the favoured tourist market for Duabi Tourism, with more than a million Indians visiting the city of gold during the first half of 2018, which is three per cent more than that of last year. As per statistics from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), Saudi Arabia and the UK are in second and third places respectively, while China in the fourth place. Russia improved their position to be in the first 10, with a soaring 74 per cent increase than 2017, delivering 405,000 visitors to the country. The visa-on-arrival facility ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: IG/nuchienuchiee Experts in the field estimate that by 2020 Dubai will welcome a whopping 20 million international tourists. With a host of tourist-friendly activities and developments, the Emirate is all set to welcome the globetrotters and has even exempted tourists from value-added tax recently. Dubai recorded 15.8 million overnight visitors in 2017 – a 6.2 per cent increase from 2016, which was an all-time high number. Around 4.7 million international overnight visitors were recorded in the first quarter of 2018, registering a 2 per cent increase from the same period last year. The UAE hospitality market is expected to ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: IG/nuchienuchiee The UAE has announced a change in visa rules for tourists and free transit visas to all passengers flying through Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Emirate has introduced a new two-month exemption for dependents of tourists travelling to the country on holidays. Now, tourists can also obtain a fee-free visa for children under the age of 18 years during the summer period from 15th July to 15th September of each year. The UAE government has also announced that it will be setting up several express counters at the passport control halls at airports across the Emirates to allow ... Read more

The Green Planet is Dubai’s own man-made tropical rain-forest. With more than 3,000 species of plants, animals and birds, this green oasis is a sanctuary of exotic flora and fauna. Aiming to educate guests about the important role the tropical forest plays in the future of our planet, The Green Planet exposes Dubai to another world within its glass dome. Responsibly sourced species include sloths, snakes, sugar gliders, spiders and a vast array of birds. Appealing to visitors of all ages, this spot is perfect for a family outing. The bio-dome is made up of four levels: the Canopy, the ... Read more

The UAE has launched National Ecotourism Project, with an aim to position the country as a leading green holiday destination. The project launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE), is aimed at promoting the country’s eco-tourism attractions in three phases that focus on environmental, economic and social factors. “Over the past few years, the pioneering vision and directives of the UAE leadership have enabled the country to consolidate its leading global status across diverse sectors, with travel and tourism at the forefront,” said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Last year, the UAE recorded ... Read more

It’s shopping time in Dubai. And, Dubai World Trade Centre, is calling you for a mega brand sale, offering international brands at a discounted price of up to 75 per cent. The mega brand sale, started on July 4, will conclude on July 8, Sunday. The brands include Guess, Diesel, Boss, Calvin Klein, Police, Paris Hilton, Still 19, Ted Baker etc. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Zabeel hall number 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 10 am and 10 pm to grab the best deal. Meanwhile, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Dubai’s annual citywide summer shopping celebration which is ... Read more

അന്താരാഷ്​ട്ര മ്യൂസിയം ദിനം പ്രമാണിച്ച്​ ദുബൈയിലെ ​ചരിത്ര പ്രധാന്യമേറിയ ഇത്തിഹാദ്​, ദുബൈ മ്യൂസിയങ്ങളിലേക്ക്​ സൗജന്യ പ്രവേശനം ഒരുക്കുന്നു.​ നാളെയാണ്​ ഇത്തിഹാദ്​ മ്യൂസിയത്തിലേയ്ക്ക് സൗജന്യ പ്രവേശനം. 19നാണ്​ ദുബൈ മ്യൂസിയത്തിലേയ്ക്ക്​ സൗജന്യ പ്രവേശനം. അന്താരാഷ്​ട്ര മ്യൂസിയം കൗൺസിലുമായി സഹകരിച്ച്​ വിവിധ സാംസ്​കാരിക പരിപാടികളും ദുബൈ കൾച്ചർ സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്​. ദുബൈയുടെ സംസ്​കാരത്തി​ന്‍റെയും പൈതൃകത്തിന്‍റെയും അടയാള ചിഹ്​നങ്ങളാണ്​ ദുബൈ മ്യൂസിയത്തിൽ കാഴ്ചയൊരുക്കുന്നത്​. യുഎഇയുടെ രൂപീകരണത്തി​ന്‍റെ മഹാചരിത്രം വിളിച്ചോതുന്നതാണ് ഇത്തിഹാദ്​ മ്യൂസിയം. റമദാൻ മാസത്തിൽ ഇത്തിഹാദ്​ മ്യൂസിയം രാവിലെ 10 മുതൽ വൈകീട്ട്​ അഞ്ചു വരെയാണ്​ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുക. ദുബൈ മ്യൂസിയത്തിന്​ വെള്ളിയാഴ്​ച അവധിയാണ്​. രാവിലെ ഒമ്പതു മുതൽ വൈകീട്ട്​ അഞ്ചു വരെയാണ്​ പ്രവർത്തനം. കോയിൻ മ്യൂസിയം, മ്യൂസിയം ഒഫ്​ ദി പോയറ്റ്​ അൽ ഒഖൈലി, നാഇഫ്​ മ്യൂസിയം എന്നിവ ഞായർ മുതൽ വ്യാഴം വരെ ഒമ്പതിനും ഉച്ചക്ക്​ രണ്ടിനും ഇടയിലാണ്​ പ്രവർത്തനം.

As a plan to promote Dubai as a favoured destination for Chinese travellers, the Dubai tourism authority has signed an agreement with Chinese internet giant Tencent on Tuesday. As per the statement issued by Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), the association will lead the Tencent network to spread out Dubai’s marketing reach and access within China. China is considered as one the quickest budding markets for the Emirate. There were reports on Sunday that a senior government delegation from Dubai headed to China for signing agreements with Tencent and a number of other leading companies, with ... Read more

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is launching Dubai Pass, an all-inclusive pre-paid card, grants cash-free access to 33 key events and venues across Dubai. It is a new way for visitors to enjoy the city’s exciting range of attractions, experiences and tours and will be available to redeem from 16 May 2018. Starting at AED399, the pass offers ‘Select’ and ‘Unlimited’ packages, with a specially-curated list of popular attractions and experiences. These include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Parks and Resorts, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Wild Wadi Waterpark, Ski Dubai, Desert Safari Tours, and many more. With every purchase, visitors will ... Read more

വേനല്‍ തണുപ്പിക്കാന്‍ ദുബൈയില്‍ പുതിയ രണ്ടു വാട്ടര്‍ തീം പാര്‍ക്കുകള്‍ തുറക്കുന്നു. ലഗുണ വാട്ടര്‍പാര്‍ക്കും സ്​പ്ലാഷേര്‍സ് ഐലന്‍ഡുമാണ് ഈ വാരാന്ത്യത്തില്‍ സന്ദര്‍ശകര്‍ക്കായി തുറന്നുകൊടുക്കുന്നത്. ലാ മെര്‍ ബീച്ചില്‍ കടലോരത്തിന്‍റെ എല്ലാ സാധ്യതകളും ഉള്‍പ്പെടുത്തിയാണ് ലഗുണ വാട്ടര്‍ പാര്‍ക്ക് ഒരുങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്നത്. മേഖലയില്‍ ഇതാദ്യമായി സര്‍ഫിങ്ങിന് പ്രത്യേക റൈഡ് സജ്ജമാക്കുന്ന ആദ്യ പാര്‍ക്കും ലഗുണയാകും. അക്വാ പ്ലേ, സ്​പ്ലാഷ് പോഡ് തുടങ്ങിയ രസകരമായ റൈഡുകള്‍ കുട്ടികളെയും ആകര്‍ഷിക്കും. ടിക്കറ്റുകള്‍ ഓണ്‍ലൈന്‍ വഴി 99 ദിര്‍ഹത്തിന് വാങ്ങാം. അക്വാവെഞ്ചര്‍ പാര്‍ക്കില്‍ കുട്ടികള്‍ക്കായി പ്രത്യേകം ഒരുക്കിയ പുതിയ വാട്ടര്‍ പാര്‍ക്കാണ് സ്​പ്ലാഷേര്‍സ് ഐലന്‍ഡ്. കുട്ടികള്‍ക്ക് ആസ്വദിക്കാനാവുന്ന ഏഴു റൈഡുകളാണ് ഇവിടെ ഒരുങ്ങിയിരിക്കുന്നത്. 290 ദിര്‍ഹമാണ് ഒരു കുട്ടിക്ക് പ്രവേശനത്തിനുള്ള നിരക്ക്. രണ്ടു വാട്ടര്‍ പാര്‍ക്കുകളും ശനിയാഴ്ച തുറക്കും.