Tourism

DXB welcomes 46 million guests in H1 2025, marking busiest first half on record

In the second quarter alone, DXB served 22.5 million guests, an increase of 3.1 percent over the same period last year

Upcoming Riyadh Season to feature rich Saudi and Gulf content, comedy festival: GEA chairman

The season will include global events such as music concerts, football matches, boxing bouts, UFC fights and a WWE showcase

Etihad Airways targets 21.5 million passengers and 18 new aircraft in 2025, says CEO

The airline is on track to close 2025 with a fleet of between 115 and 120 aircraft

Luxury travel market customization, personalization expected to hit $620.71 million by 2032: Report

85 percent of hoteliers view personalization as a crucial driver of commercial value

Abu Dhabi airports welcome over 15.8 million passengers in H1 2025, up 13.1 percent

Zayed International Airport welcomed 15.5 million passengers until the end of June, up 13.2 percent year-on-year

Emirates expands Mauritius network with third daily flight starting December 1

Since Emirates launched its scheduled services to Mauritius in 2002, the airline has carried more than 8.8 million passengers

Saudi Arabia launches King Fahd Airport master plan, announces $426.5 million projects

A new national low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, was announced to be based at King Fahd International Airport

UAE and Türkiye sign MoUs to boost investment in tourism, agriculture, and industry

Formal ceremony for the agreements took place at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, showcasing unity

Qatar Airways announces resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo starting August 10

Flights will increase to four weekly from September 1, enhancing travel options for passengers 

From Playa d’en Bossa to Al Marjan Island: My encounter with ‘The Unexpected’ vision of luxury

The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences is a fusion of avant-garde design, high-octane entertainment, and culinary experiences all threaded together

Middle East economic outlook shows robust growth driven by non-oil sector: OPEC

Travel and tourism surges are projected to continue, boosting demand for gasoline and diesel 

Saudi Arabia’s real estate market thrives on GDP growth, retailtainment, and tourism boom

The retail sector is evolving with retailtainment, enhancing customer experiences in entertainment hubs