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UAE travellers embrace AI, but crave real connection

60% of UAE travellers use AI to plan trips—but personal service still matters: ATM Report

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Four Seasons eyes expansion in UAE, Saudi Arabia

In UAE, the hotel group unveiled plans for a luxury resort in Ajman

Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah is being designed as an exclusive retreat.

New 3bn Buddha-Bar Hotel debuts on Dubai World Islands

The Buddha-Bar Hotel & Floating Villas, and Honeymoon Island complex to open in 2027

The Heart of Europe development on Dubai World Islands are set to reach completion by 2027.

DXB to invest more in AI, facial recognition tech: CEO

Dubai International will eventually turn into a real estate masterplan: Paul Griffiths

Passengers using smart gates at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.

Revealed at ATM Dubai: Kerala’s big heli-tourism plans

Kerala aims to establish network of helipads for scenic rides, eyes more tourists from UAE

A snake boat on a river in Kerala. Apart from new initiatives, Kerala is attracting tourists with its wellness and medical tourism, natural beauty, lush greenery, backwaters, and rich cultural heritage.

Wild makeover: Dubai Safari Park set for upgrades

Current season is Park's most successful yet, with record visitor numbers

Safari adventure, animal encounters, feeding activity, live presentations, programmes like ‘Junior Ranger’ are among the popular experiences and activations at Dubai Safari Park.

Sharjah unveils new vision to attract tourists

Sharjah welcomed 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, says SCTDA Chairman Al Midfa

With a renewed focus on promoting its pristine beaches, hiking trails, theme and water parks, nature and wildlife, entertainment and events, and family-friendly adventure, Sharjah is going the extra mile to showcase its diversity to the world.

Underground train planned for Dubai’s $35b mega airport

Internal transit times at new Dubai terminal could be 15-20 minutes

The Al Maktoum International Airport will consolidate Dubai's status as the aviation hub for the region and beyond.

Watch: Dubai Police's ‘most expensive’ patrol car

Luxury car can be found on streets of popular tourist sites like Dubai Frame, Dubai Mall

Dubai Police launches a new Rolls Royce Tourist Patrol Vehicle during ATM 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Indians on top as Yas Island achieves 38 million visits

10% increase in visitation in 2024, says Miral Group CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi

There has been a 20 per cent growth in visits to theme parks such as SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, CLYMB, Yas Waterworld, among others.

UAE gets another homegrown hotel brand

The 431-key hotel will welcome customers starting October this year

Arada is hopeful the hotel will cater to the increasing demand from Sharjah’s MICE and leisure tourism sectors.

UAE: Thailand makes digital arrival card mandatory

Thailand's global e-Visa, visa-on-arrival schemes have been a huge draw for tourists

Lush and vibrant Thailand has long been a favourite family holiday destination for UAE families.

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