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Articles & Analysis | Dubai offers major tourist and cultural events from The Report: Dubai 2016
The importance of learning, cultural awareness and artistic appreciation was placed centre stage in Dubai when the UAE declared 2016 to be the Year of Reading. The nation’s rulers re-emphasised the role of the written word in helping to foster creativity and innovation among Emiratis and other residents. The new Opera House opening in Dubai is...
Articles & Analysis | Dubai expands capacity to welcome tourists from The Report: Dubai 2016
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) expects an influx of visitors to come by the turn of the decade, and these projections are helping to drive the construction of theme parks, hospital wings, shopping malls and several new hotels. Dubai announced total international visitor figures of 14.2m for 2015, an increase of 7.5...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2016
How will regulatory changes in the sector help cement Dubai’s position as a leading destination?
Articles & Analysis | Dubai attracts international visitors from The Report: Dubai 2016
With significant new attractions due to open in 2016, Dubai is hoping to position itself as a global player in family leisure tourism in the years to come. PwC has estimated 18m people could visit the UAE’s new theme parks by 2021, drawing comparisons with Orlando in Florida. The leisure tourism segment could play a significant role in helping...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Raed Al Nuaimi, CEO, Dubai Parks and Resorts: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2016
How would you qualify leisure tourism’s growth potential in the region, and what is Dubai’s competitive advantage in this segment?