Dubai and its Gulf Arab neighbours are developing hotels worth about $18 billion, including the world's largest, according to data from a Dubai research firm, as the region uses record oil wealth to diversify its economy.
Tourism HUB: Dubai International Airport serves 120 airlines and will triple capacity next year to 75mn passengers. Dubai airport, the Middle East's busiest, handled 34.3 million passengers last...
Fireworks Festival, slated to be the most attractive visual treat for visitors during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2008, will witness a grand start on January 24.
The UAE has been hailed as one of the ?rising stars? among the world's top tourist destinations by an independent global study, after winning the coveted Best Country Brand in the Resort/Lodging Options category for the first time.
The UAE's tourism industry is being urged to prepare for a large number of arrivals from China as the Chinese outbound market expands in tandem with rapid economic growth.
Dubai airport, the Middle East's busiest, handled 34.3 million passengers last year, a rise of 19.3 percent over 2006 and its sixth consecutive year of growth above 15 percent as the emirate's commerce and tourism expanded.
Global Village officially opened to the public yesterday. The current edition of Global Village, located in Dubailand, will remain open until March 2008, and is expected to attract some 4.5 million visitors.
Dubai participated in the Incentive Travel and Meeting Executive Show (IT&ME-2007) held in Chicago , USA , from September 25 to 27. This was Dubai ’s 18th successful participation in the show.
Dubai among 11 e-freight ready sites
Dubai has been identified as one of 11 new locations ready for e-freight by International Air Transport Association (IATA)
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