DCT Abu Dhabi cuts hotel fees to support tourism sector

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi) has reduced government fees applied to hotels in the emirate, supporting the continued growth of the hospitality and tourism sector, and enhancing Abu Dhabi as a leading global leisure and tourism destination. The government fee amendments include reducing a tourism fee issued […]

UAE: 6-day Eid Al Adha weekend, 2-month summer break mean longer vacations for families

With the majority of the UAE schools approaching summer break, this week marks the final working week for most, with institutions marking Father’s Day and organising Eid celebrations at school. Some families travel early making the most of the Eid break, clubbing it with the long summer break that commences just after the festival, for […]

‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’ winter guide issued

‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’, a new winter guide, issued by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, as part of the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign, invites residents and visitors to explore a range of recreational activities in the emirate. The guide covers an array of family-friendly activities and high-adrenaline experiences across […]

UAE National Day: Dazzling show takes residents from 1971 to 2071

Every year, in its grand National Day productions, the UAE looks back on how far it has come since the Union was formed. At the epic show marking its 51st year on Friday, its story was told through the eyes of its pioneers — the Emiratis who dream big with their homeland, those who are […]

KSA and UAE is a partnership of possibilities

On UAE National Day, I would like to congratulate the leadership and the people of the UAE. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have a special relationship that extends across economic, social, and cultural areas. This connection is deep, mutually beneficial, and it is ever-growing. At the heart of our relationship is the conviction that […]

Marriott to open 4 properties in UAE in deal with RDK tourism

Marriott International has signed a deal with RDK Tourism Investment to open four properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The signings are expected to further enhance the company’s footprint in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with the addition of more than 700 rooms across its Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Executive Apartments and Autograph Collection […]

Sharjah holiday homes project to boost tourism

Sharjah has launched a regulatory framework for its Holiday Homes Project, which will allow residents to rent out homes to tourists and visitors. The framework will see the homes registered under a unified database, and will provide users with a new source of income recognised by the Sharjah Government. “Through Sharjah Tourism’s Holiday Homes Project, […]