Tourism

Emirates Airline sets record with 99.9 percent baggage accuracy in 2024 at Dubai Airport

The airline has invested millions into bespoke software systems that provide real-time visibility and oversight of baggage journeys

Dubai Airport Show 2026 date confirmed following 24th edition’s success

The 2025 show attracted more than 6,000 attendees and over 140 exhibitors from 22 countries

Disney announces new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE

This project will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination worldwide

Emirates to connect Dubai and China’s Hangzhou with new daily flights starting July 30

The new service will operate with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering 2,478 weekly seats

UAE and Croatia explore opportunities in new economy, tourism and advanced technology

Focus on creating a flexible business environment to boost investment and dialogue between both nations 

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority launches new corporate identity to drive city’s aviation leadership

New visual identity reflects Dubai's position as a leader within the global civil aviation sector

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 concludes with 55,000 attendees, 16 percent YoY growth

Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, with a YoY increase of 19 percent in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi Stopover Program attracts 44,000 visitors this year, marking 76 percent leap

Program has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47 percent annual growth in sales

Makkah sees 162 percent surge in tourist spending during Ramadan, says Visa

Madinah saw a 64 percent increase in visitor spend during Ramadan

Riyadh Air signs 11 major agreements with global partners at ATM 2025 to serve 125 countries

Deals will enable Riyadh Air to boost its brand visibility while promoting its diverse range of flight services and products

UAE real estate: Ras Al Khaimah’s residential stock to double by 2030 on new project launches

RAK welcomed 1.284 million tourists in 2024, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.1 percent 

DXB airport closure plans revealed: Dubai considers redevelopment as $35 billion DWC expands

Griffiths compared DXB's future to Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, which became real estate and commercial development districts