Kobe Tourism Bureau showcases Japan’s multicultural port city in Dubai
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Kobe Tourism Bureau (KTB), supported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai Office, hosted a luncheon for leading media and content creators at TOMO Dubai to showcase Kobe’s distinctive tourism appeal.
Dubai hotels roll out contactless check-in
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
Naumi Soul launches Autism-Friendly collaboration in Dubai
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Naumi Hotel Dubai, the Singapore-based group’s first Middle East property, is now Autism-Friendly Certified in partnership with the Dubai Autism Centre.
Dubai ranks 12th among top 100 city destinations for 2025
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Dubai ranks 12th globally, boosted by strong visitor numbers, major events and high-value hotels. It leads the Middle East and Africa, with Abu Dhabi and Doha driving regional growth. A planned GCC visa will enhance connectivity. Paris remains the world’s top destination, followed by Madrid, Tokyo, Rome and Milan, revealed data analytics company Euromonitor International.
Dubai solidifies its status as MICE hub at IBTM World 2025
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, has concluded its participation at IBTM World 2025 in Barcelona, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic business events destinations.
Dubai aims to attract 4m people annually to its sports events
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aims to enhance the sports sector's competitiveness and global appeal. It targets a 250% increase in major events, expecting to attract over 4 million annual attendees to its top-standard facilities and stadiums.
AlUla wins two top titles at 2025 MEPRA awards in Dubai
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
AlUla, an oasis of culture and ancient civilisation in northwest Arabia, has won two top titles at this year’s edition of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) held in Dubai.
HSMAI Mena wraps up 8th Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 83 speakers took the stage across 55 different sessions featuring nine different formats from keynotes and panel discussions to masterclasses and fireside chats.
Air France adds 18 weekly flights for Dubai-Paris route
Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Air France has announced an increase in frequency for the winter schedule on the Dubai–Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) route. Customers will now benefit from up to 18 weekly flights from Dubai to Paris, with greater flexibility and enhanced connectivity throughout the season.
Air Arabia named ‘Low-Cost Carrier of the Year’
Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Air Arabia has been named ‘Low-Cost Carrier of the Year’ at the 19th edition of Aviation Business Middle East Awards ceremony held in Dubai.
Dubai boosts its MICE hub status after strong participation at IBTM World
Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, has concluded its participation at IBTM World 2025 in Barcelona, further reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic business events destinations.
Emirates, ENOC Group sign MoU to explore SAF supply in Dubai
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
Emirates and ENOC Group have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub.
Emirates, Safran to bring manufacturing, seat assembly unit to Dubai
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
Emirates has signed an agreement with Safran Seats, a world-leading aircraft seating manufacturer, to establish a manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai. Set for completion by Q4 2027, the key facility brings 20,000- 25,000 sq m industrial footprint.
flydubai marks major milestone in digital transformation
Sat, 15 Nov 2025
Leading low-cost carrier flydubai has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the successful rollout of its state-of-the-art co-located data centre. The new platform manages key parts of the carrier’s day-to-day operations such as bookings, ticketing, and check-in.
Shangri-La Dubai appoints new Director of Sales and Marketing
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Dubai announces the appointment of Denis Glibic as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.
Fairmont The Palm appoints GM
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
Accor has announced the appointment of Ugur Talayhan as the new General Manager of Fairmont The Palm.
Barceló expands in UAE with new Dubai opening
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Barceló Hotel Group has announced the opening of Barceló Business Bay Dubai, a new 4-star lifestyle design hotel featuring 230 rooms in the heart of Downtown Dubai, near the iconic Burj Khalifa.
Emirates Developments unveils Hilton Residences JLT
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Emirates Developments, in partnership with Hilton, has announced the official launch of Hilton Residences, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) - a landmark 38-floor residential tower offering branded luxury living in Dubai.
Majid Al Futtaim unveils ultra-premium wellness retreat in Dubai
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled its ultra-premium wellness-led destination - Maravelle at Ghaf Woods - set within Dubai’s first forest community. Spanning 25,000 sq m, it will boast 96 residences within four boutique buildings in the inner circle of Ghaf Woods forest.
BGP, FOG sign MOU for China–UAE Hospitality REIT
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Beaufort Global Partners (BGP) and Fields of Gold Capital & Asset Management (FOG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a cross-border Pre-REIT and Hospitality and Commercial REIT platform within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)/Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Dubai's hotel inventory grows to nearly 152,300 rooms in 2025
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Dubai’s hotel inventory grew to almost 152,300 rooms across 818 hotels in the first eight months of 2025, with occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) also increasing compared with the same period last year, according to new research by real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell.