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.
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Articles & Analysis | Brand new: Foreign chains are investing in segments they had previously ignored from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
The tourism industry in the Kingdom has seen good growth in recent years. The number of visitors rose dramatically in 2011, making Saudi Arabia the largest travel market in the Middle East and North Africa. Plans to remove restrictions on the movement within the Kingdom of religious visitors from a number of countries, along with major tourism developments in the pipeline, are set to boost the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the President of UAE, and Chairman, Culture and Media Centre from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
With rapid modernisation taking place, what is being done to safeguard the UAE’s culture?
Articles & Analysis | Race to the finish: Yas Island offers a number of entertainment options from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
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...
Articles & Analysis | More than meets the eye: Sector development efforts focus on promoting local cultural heritage from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
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...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful information for newcomers from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
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...