Meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) is one of the niches with the highest potential for bringing non-pilgrim foreign arrivals to the Kingdom. “MICE is a high-yield sector and we are working with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to make Saudi Arabia one of the major MICE locations in the Middle East,” Abdullah Al Jehani, the...
The number of hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia is set to increase dramatically as international hotel chains expand their presence and others enter the market for the first time. Investors are also increasingly looking at the middle and lower ends of the market, which have traditionally been left to local operators.
Located a 30-minute drive from downtown Abu Dhabi City, Yas Island hosts several of the emirate’s major touristic attractions, including the Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World and the Yas Waterworld water park. These options offer a variety of activities and experiences designed to entertain everyone from international business travellers to...
While beaches and golf courses may attract some of Abu Dhabi’s leisure tourists, the emirate’s cultural offerings are also draw domestic and international visitors. Major cultural attractions include the historical city of Al Ain, which was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2011 and is home to the oldest museum in the UAE. In Abu Dhabi...
DRESS: Many Emiratis prefer to wear traditional garb. For those living in Abu Dhabi, the dress code is relatively relaxed when compared to neighbouring states. Western-style attire is acceptable, but women should be careful to adhere to a conservative dress code. Business suits are the standard...
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA) is aiming to more than double the economic impact of the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) segment of the tourism market by 2020. While the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is key to this, a growing number of hotels and other enterprises are also focused on...
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