Tourism

Key trends shaping Dubai’s real estate market in 2024

Homebuyers and renters are increasingly placing a premium on amenities that enhance their lifestyle

flynas launches two weekly flights between Dammam and Red Sea International Airport

Flights between Dammam and Red Sea International Airport will begin on December 28

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches new route to Bucharest Băneasa Airport from March 2025

The airline improved accessibility for UAE residents traveling to Bucharest, Romania's capital

Dubai: Hatta Winter initiative features 30 unique entrepreneurial projects

Pioneering businesses are receiving support to explore growth opportunities and boost their visibility

Dubai DET, IHG Hotels & Resorts partner for joint marketing and training initiatives

Both organizations will develop tourism products highlighting Dubai's unique attractions, like cultural tours and seasonal packages

Zayed International Airport celebrates first anniversary: Key achievements and growth plans

The airport is recognized as the Middle East’s fastest-growing in terms of international seat capacity

Top holiday travel destinations for UAE residents in 2024

Cities like London, Bangkok, and Istanbul enchant UAE travelers with culture and holiday cheer 

Sharjah’s Air Arabia expands network with new route to Sochi, Russia

Non-stop flights from Sharjah to Sochi will operate three times a week starting June 27, 2025 

flydubai launches new business class lounge at DXB

Modern 900-square-meter business class lounge can accommodate more than 200 passengers

Middle East aviation market size to reach $33.7 billion by 2029

Airports across the region are expanding to meet growing demand, with a total project value of over $1.3 trillion

Etihad Airways expands Africa network, launches flights to Nairobi

The Nairobi launch follows the successful introduction of services to nine other cities in 2024

PIF’s Dan Company to launch first luxury resorts in Al-Ahsa

Spanning 1.8 million square meters, the resort will feature 201 hotel rooms and high-end villas

How DEDC drives Dubai’s economic transformation

Emirate’s priority sectors, like logistics and real estate, record double-digit growth rates

Sharjah Events Festival kicks off with 52 diverse events and activities

Festival offers a diverse selection of games, entertainment activities and events targeting all age groups

UAE hotels generate $9.12 billion in revenues in 9M 2024

The average hotel occupancy rate across the UAE's seven emirates rose to 77.8 percent, one of the highest globally

Arab Health contributed $269.7 million to Dubai’s economy during 2024 edition

Tourism and hospitality benefited from the major healthcare event, with 2024 accommodation spending over $56.2 million

Emirates wins four ‘world’s leading airline’ awards at 2024 World Travel Awards

The airline also won the Best Airline App Worldwide and Best Airline App in the Middle East titles at the World Travel Tech Awards 2024

Etihad Airways, Air Seychelles partner to boost global flight network

The airlines will collaborate on six flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Mahe starting May 2025

Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock resort opens doors to guests

Desert Rock features a variety of accommodations, including pool villas, luxury suites and private retreats

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches Adeera to develop new homegrown hospitality brands

A comprehensive initiative to transform the Saudi hospitality sector and enhance local talent

Red Sea Global partners with Jetex to operate private jet terminal at Red Sea International Airport

This partnership was formalized between Jetex and daa International, marking a new era in luxury aviation on Saudi Arabia’s western coast

The Chedi Hegra hotel opens Its doors in AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Chedi Hegra features 35 thoughtfully restored rooms, suites and villas, offering stunning views of the surrounding desert

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport named world’s most beautiful

In just one year of operation, Zayed International Airport claimed the top spot in this highly coveted category