The weekend event will feature six official record-breaking challenges open to visitors of all ages, with Guinness World Records adjudicators on site to verify attempts
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Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld expansion 55% complete, set for 2025 opening, says Miral
The project will increase guest capacity by 20 percent, introducing 18 new rides and attractions, including 3.3km of slide sections
Abu Dhabi
India, UAE businesses cash in on major demand for Abu Dhabi mega-events IIFA, Grand Prix, Coldplay concert
Booking portals are aggressively marketing major events across the UAE capital to maximise returns during peak tourist season
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
Abha
Saudi Arabia’s SEVEN announces massive new $350mn entertainment destination
SEVEN Abha will feature eight distinct attractions, including a family entertainment center with arcade games, world-class rides, and virtual reality areas
Consumer Behavior
Revealed: Middle East leisure and entertainment industry to hit $14bn by 2028 on surge in experience economy
The post-pandemic surge in tourist arrivals in the region is further fuelling the rising trend of consumer shift towards experiences over that of the age-old obsessions with products, driven by the much-publicised shopping festivals and global discount sales events such as Black Friday sales
Chapman Taylor
Inside Porta Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s latest retail, lifestyle project
Visitors at Saudi Arabia’s Porta Jeddah will feature a wide variety of retail, F&B and leisure options, a 230-key lifestyle hotel, and workplace amenities
Dubai
Global Village Season 28 kicks off a week ahead of schedule
Extended entertainment at Global Village: More time to explore, indulge, and shop
Abu Dhabi
UAE leisure, entertainment industry driven by tourists, says report
The leisure and entertainment industry in the MENA region generates approximately AED30 billion in revenue
Dubai
Expo City Dubai announces temporary closure of major attraction
The attraction will remain closed until the end of May for ‘routine maintenance’
Hilton
Saudi, Hilton partner to attract visitors to kingdom
This move comes as a part of ongoing commitment to forge strong partnerships with key players in Saudi Tourism
Address Sky View
Dubai bar CÉ LA VI eyes Saudi NEOM expansion
The iconic rooftop venue could welcome visitors to its second Middle East location soon
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island receives over 80 global awards in 2022
The awards recognised the islands theme parks, hotels, eateries, experiences and customer service
leisure and entertainment
Oman reveals largest snow park in MENA region
Operated by Majid Al Futtaim, the snow park will be open from Saturday, December 24
Brand Dubai
Revealed: Dubai ultimate bucket list destinations
The destinations are categorised into three categories: water, land and sky
Dubai
Dubai demolishes La Mer
The popular beach destination home to various restaurants, shops and entertainment spots is closing for a redevelopment project
Dubai
Ski Dubai bags prestigious World Ski Award for a seventh straight year
The first indoor ski resort in the Middle East continues to set the benchmark for others; wins ahead of global challenge from countries such as China and Germany