The past decade has seen significant sums invested in developing tourist facilities and infrastructure in the emirate, and the sector has been earmarked as key in supporting economic diversification in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The strategy appears to be paying off, with around 3.5m guests staying in Abu Dhabi in 2014, up 25% on the previous year. The emirate aims to continue...
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Chapter | Tourism & Culture from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Hydrocarbons revenues still form the bulk of Abu Dhabi’s GDP and while falling prices are a concern, the emirate has been moving steadily towards its economic diversification targets in line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The past 10 years has seen the non-oil sector expand strongly on the back of business-friendly government policies, as a result of which non-oil sector growth now outpaces that of the oil sector.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's arts scene continues to expand, creating a niche for the city from The Report: Dubai 2015
Although Dubai has led the way in the development of the GCC tourism and hospitality industry, it may soon be able to adapt its own offerings, by benefitting from the development of arts and cultural attractions being built in neighbouring Abu Dhabi. The focus of this activity in the capital is on a 25.9-sq-km natural island. Three internationally acclaimed architects...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Helal Almarri, Director-General, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What strategies in the coming years could encourage private investment aimed at making Dubai a more compelling family destination?
Articles & Analysis | New stadiums set to boost Dubai's image as a sports hotspot from The Report: Dubai 2015
With decades of experience in hosting international contests, Dubai is looking to increase its repertoire of sporting events by investing in new facilities and expanding existing sites. In 2014, plans were announced for the construction of new stadiums, but Dubai Sports Council is also keen to see smaller sports facilities built to serve new and existing communities....
Articles & Analysis | Airport expansion and major hotel investment enhancing Dubai's global tourism standing from The Report: Dubai 2015
By some measures the tourism and hospitality sector in Dubai is already in a league of its own internationally. In terms of overnight visitor arrivals’ spend per resident, for example, Dubai stands head and shoulders above every other major destination city in the world. In its relatively short history, Dubai’s hospitality sector has learned how to constantly reinvent...