More visitors are spending more money as Saudi Arabia’s growth as a tourism destination continues at pace
Travel & Hospitality
Green Card
US H-1B visa, Green Cards price hike from April
This follows rejection by a US district court for a temporary restraining order to postpone the implementation of immigration fee hikes
Culinary Innovators showcase
Tickets on sale: Gault&Millau Culinary Innovators showcase
Gault&Millau brings together 12 of Dubai’s most acclaimed chefs for three-night pop-up at ICD Brookfield Place’s The Space
leisure and entertainment
Saudi theme parks: One in five KSA residents choose theme parks as go-to leisure destination, study finds
The YouGov report highlighted quality dining options and new attractions were primary motivators for their visits
Ramadan
Saudi Arabia sees increased travel rates during Ramadan 2024: Skyscanner
Jeddah emerged as the top Saudi destination followed by Riyadh and Madinah
Culinary
Gault&Millau announces Dubai top chefs to come together for rare culinary collaboration
Taking place over three nights from April 25-27 at The Space in ICD Brookfield Place, the Gault&Millau Culinary Innovators event will be the first event of its kind in the UAE
Arabian Travel Market
ATM 2024: Over 100 leading travel technology companies to participate in this year’s Arabian Travel Market
The event is slated to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 6 to 9
travel destinations
Eid Al Fitr 2024: Visa-free countries for UAE residents revealed
UAE residents are increasingly seeking short-haul travels to visa-free destinations during the long weekend
Red Sea
Saudi Red Sea’s Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve now open for bookings
The resort will be accessible via seaplane or a chartered boat from the Red Sea International Airport
Dubai real estate
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates; Schengen visa waiver; new tax consultation; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Expected UAE Eid Al Fitr dates, Schengen visa waiver, tax consultation, Dubai real estate analysis, weather forecast and more of the top stories this week