With travel time of just over four hours, the Maldives continues to be a preferred destination for GCC travellers seeking tropical escapes
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Trending budget-friendly travel destinations for UAE travellers this summer
Travel experts have unveiled the best travel deals for July and August
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Miral teams with Emirates NBD as official banking partner
Emirates NBD will be the official banking partner across multiple Miral attractions
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr 2024: UAE residents plan ahead for long weekend, trending destinations revealed
According to Skyscanner, 10 destinations have emerged in rising popularity during this period including Kazakhstan and Greece
Dubai
How to visit Global Village 2023 with AED10
RTA Dubai provides four bus routes that can be used by visitors
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld announces massive expansion plan
The expansion is set to feature the UAE’s highest slide and the GCC’s inaugural water park amusement ride integrated within a waterslide complex
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
Eid Al Adha 2023 travel packages rise 47% ahead of 6-day holiday: Report
There has been a significant surge in demand for group tours and holiday packages during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays
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
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi expects to see increased visitor inflow from GCC countries next year
The emirate held roadshows in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait last week to woo tourists
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Revealed: Dubai ultimate bucket list destinations
The destinations are categorised into three categories: water, land and sky
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia to open new seahorse-shaped island in 2024
The luxury island will be home to a yacht club, three luxury resorts, a spa, over 50 luxury brands and 86 piers
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
Faena The Red Sea
Saudi Red Sea resort: Celebrity party brand Faena to open hotel in 2024
The resort has been reportedly designed by architects Foster + Partners, which has also worked on the Red Sea International airport, among numerous other projects in the kingdom
Côte d´Azur Monaco
Top UAE real estate news: Dubai’s $5bn The Heart of Europe island intensifies broker engagement
The prime hospitality and second-home megaproject – which is part of The World Islands located 4km off the coast of Dubai – is also preparing to open its first hotel: Côte d´Azur Monaco
Almosafer
Saudi travel firm Almosafer inks deal to boost tourism between Thailand and the GCC
The agreement follows an announcement made on 9 March 2022, which ended a travel ban and permitted Saudi nationals to travel to Thailand