Dubai to treble tourism income by 2020
Occupancy at Dubai's 599 hotels, which have 80,500 rooms combined, was 78 percent in 2012.
May 5, 2013 9:53
Chatting with the man behind Dubai City Pass
Vali 'Shekson' talks about social media, creativity and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
December 11, 2012 1:31
Dubai plans ‘Mall of the World’ and other big things
"The current facilities available in Dubai need to be scaled up in line with the future ambitions for the city," Sheikh Mohammed said.
November 25, 2012 8:45
Dubai Airport traffic soars high
"We are on track to meet the annual projected traffic of 56.5 million passengers, which will bring us very close to Dubai International's operational capacity of 60 million passengers per annum"
July 30, 2012 12:28
On faking it
Dubai is all set to launch yet another tourist attraction in a bid to outdo other countries vying for the tourism pie.
July 8, 2012 5:20
UAE Inbound tourism to increase over five years –Visa GM
Visitors to the UAE have reportedly spent at least $3.1 billion last year, which is a 20 percent increase from the previous year—and those are just the ones using Visa cards.
August 14, 2011 1:12
Living la vida Local—Domestic tourism is here to stay
Saudi Arabia is toying with the idea of local tourism. Precious de Leon wonders if a strong committed shift towards interregional can work on the UAE’s lukewarm tourism sector.
August 14, 2011 12:49
Affordable tourism in Dubai
The BBC’s Fiona Foster investigates how the tourism industry in Dubai is ready to face the new economic reality.
February 22, 2011 1:07
Tourism is rocking, says everybody
The UAE’s tourist industry is flying, according to those in the know. Kipp wishes it had opened a fancy hotel; one a bit like the Saray, in fact.
December 28, 2010 3:57
Tourist numbers up, spend up… profits down
Good and bad news for the UAE’s hotels, as more tourists are here and tourism income is up. So why are they making less cash?
September 15, 2010 3:25Negative press coverage ‘has not hit Dubai tourism’
Emirate retains luxury status despite media onslaught, according to survey of UK travel agents.
May 3, 2010 12:51
Tales of Dubai’s tourism…
…Can only be told by the Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing from now on. And the tales will probably have happy endings.
March 10, 2009 1:34
Dubai: Affordable luxury?
Hotels in Dubai are trying to lure guests with discounted rates. Will it work?
January 19, 2009 4:08
10 tea-time facts about Dubai’s tourism
From a self-professed seven-star hotel to one of the largest shopping malls in the world, the emirate is doing all it can to rope in tourists.
November 18, 2008 2:08
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26