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Dubai Tourism Plans for 2026: Events, Metro and Growth
Dubai has outlined an ambitious roadmap for tourism, events and infrastructure growth for the rest of 2026, with DET reaffirming the city's drive to lead as a global destination for business and leisure travel.
5 Jun 2026
Jack Ryan: Ghost War Dubai Scenes
Amazon MGM Studios has released Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War on Prime Video, with key scenes filmed in Dubai across DIFC, One Za'abeel, Dubai Marina, and desert landscapes. The production was shot in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of
22 May 2026
ME by Meliá Dubai Offers 40 Free Spots for Local Brands
ME by Meliá Dubai partnered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to offer UAE entrepreneurs 40 free showcase spaces inside the iconic Zaha Hadid-designed Opus building, May 7–10, 2026. Selected brands also receive a 30% discount on hotel stays and F&B.
29 Apr 2026
Dubai Reef: How the UAE Is Restoring Its Oceans
Dubai Reef is deploying 20,000 artificial reef modules across 600 km² of coastal waters, with fish biomass already up eightfold and marine biodiversity rising 10% since the project launched in 2023 under Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan.
16 Apr 2026
Dubai Fine Way to Dine: 50% Off at Top Restaurants
Dubai Fine Way to Dine is exactly what food lovers needed. The DET campaign runs March 28–April 19, 2026, offering up to 50 percent off at top restaurants including Trèsind Studio, Avatara, Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, TakaHisa, and CÉ LA VI.
5 Apr 2026
Dubai Retail Events Calendar 2026: 18 Shopping Festivals
The Dubai Retail Events Calendar 2026 has been officially unveiled by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, outlining 18 citywide retail events — from the Dubai Shopping Festival to Dubai Summer Surprises, Ramadan promotions, Diwali, and the Great Online Sale.
11 Mar 2026
Dubai Hotels Ordered to Extend Stays for Stranded Tourists
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has instructed hotels across the emirate to extend stays for guests stranded by flight disruptions — under their original booking terms, with no evictions permitted. The General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed it will cover
2 Mar 2026
Dubai Tourism 2025: 19.59M Visitors Set New Record
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025 — a 5% year-on-year rise from 18.72 million — marking a third consecutive record year, with December alone topping 2.04 million arrivals and hotel occupancy reaching 80.7 per cent.
10 Feb 2026
Dubai Secures 504 Global Business Events Through 2029
Dubai has secured 504 global business events through successful bids led by Dubai Business Events, reinforcing the city's standing as a world-leading destination for international conferences, corporate meetings and incentive programmes — with 272,000+ delegates expected through
28 Jan 2026
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme Drives Dh3.25B in Sales
Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has helped more than 2,000 residents purchase their first homes in just six months, generating over Dh3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the Dubai Land Department.
23 Jan 2026
Dubai Biometric Hotel Check-In & Free Football Stream
Smashi TV will exclusively live stream two major Gulf youth football championships for free this December. Plus: Dubai travelers can now skip hotel reception desks entirely with citywide biometric check-in across 820+ hotels and holiday homes.
15 Dec 2025
Dubai Biometric Hotel Check-In Is Now Citywide
Dubai has rolled out a citywide biometric contactless hotel check-in system. Upload your ID and biometrics once via mobile, and every future stay requires only a face scan — no queues, no paperwork. The initiative is backed by the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and covers 820+ hotels.
10 Dec 2025
Dubai Founders HQ: AI Startup Hub Targeting 30 Unicorns
Sheikh Hamdan launched Dubai Founders HQ under the D33 agenda to create 30 unicorns and support 400 SMEs by 2033. The AI startup hub, based at Dubai World Trade Centre, onboarded 500 startups and 1,500 members within six weeks of its October 2025 launch.
30 Nov 2025
Dubai Tourism Hits 8.68 Million Visitors in Early 2025
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism reports 8.68 million international visitors in January–May 2025, a 7% year-on-year rise. Hotel occupancy hit 83%, room nights booked reached 19.09 million, and RevPAR grew 7% to AED 513—signalling another record year for the emirate.
25 Jun 2025
Dubai Launches Family Business Guidebook for Growth
Dubai has launched a comprehensive family business guidebook by Dubai DET and Dubai Chambers, covering governance, succession planning, wealth management, and digital transformation for family enterprises.
5 May 2025
Dubai: World's Second-Best Food Tourism Destination
Dubai ranked second globally as a food tourism destination in 2024, trailing only Paris and surpassing London, New York, and Tokyo, according to the Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
11 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Launches MyDubai Communities Platform
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched MyDubai Communities — a digital platform uniting citizens, residents, and visitors through 100 interest-based groups spanning sports, arts, culture, wellness, and professional networking.
4 Apr 2025
Dubai Basketball Signs DET as Founding Sponsor in ABA League
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has signed on as a founding sponsor of Dubai Basketball, the first Middle Eastern club in Europe's ABA League, placing the Dubai brand on team shirts and at Coca-Cola Arena home games.
1 Feb 2025
Dubai Wins Record 437 Business Events in 2024
Dubai secured 437 international business event bids in 2024 — a 20% year-on-year rise — expected to bring 210,731 delegates to the emirate and strengthen its standing as the world's top MICE destination.
17 Jan 2025
Dubai Tourism 2024: 16.79 Million Visitors in 11 Months
Dubai attracted 16.79 million international tourists from January to November 2024, a 9% rise from 15.37 million in the same period of 2023, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism via Emirates News Agency (WAM).
4 Jan 2025
Dubai DET and IHG Hotels Sign Tourism MOU
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic MOU with IHG Hotels & Resorts — the world's largest hotel company — to boost visitor experiences through joint marketing campaigns, hospitality training, and alignment with IHG's 130-million-member loyalty
19 Dec 2024
Dubai DET and Hilton Sign Strategic Tourism MoU
Dubai's DET and Hilton signed a strategic MoU to elevate the emirate's hospitality sector. The deal covers joint marketing, staff training via the Dubai College of Tourism, and Dubai experiences in Hilton Honors — advancing D33.
23 Oct 2024
Dubai DET and noon Partner to Boost SME E-Commerce
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has signed a pioneering e-commerce partnership with noon to fast-track SME growth under the Dubai Traders initiative and the D33 economic agenda.
11 Sep 2024
How to Get an Airbnb License in Dubai: Step-by-Step
Dubai's booming real estate market makes short-term rentals via Airbnb attractive — but every host must first secure a permit from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This guide walks through the eight steps, fees, and compliance rules every landlord needs to know.
29 Aug 2024
Dr. Marwan Alzarouni Named AI CEO of Dubai's DET
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has appointed Dr. Marwan Alzarouni as its CEO and Managing Director of AI — part of Sheikh Hamdan's directive to install 22 chief AI officers across Dubai government entities.
22 Jun 2024
Dubai Majlis 2024: D33 Agenda Drives Economic Growth
Dubai held its annual Majlis forum to advance the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presiding over 200+ business leaders, entrepreneurs, and officials at Qasr Al Bahr to chart the next phase of the emirate's economic development.
20 Jun 2024