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Middle East travel spend heads for $60b by 2030

Rising outbound demand drives record international participation at ATM 2026

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ATM 2026 will also spotlight travel technology, ultra-luxury offerings and new buyer segments shaping future demand.

Never seen: ‘Spaceship’, 10km ‘rivers’ in Dubai desert

CLIO Desert Park to welcome millions on a curated journey in Margham

A conceptual rendering of CLIO House, envisioned as a spaceship, linked by river-like art installations in the Dubai desert.

World’s safest cities for solo travel revealed

Study also names a major South East Asian destination as best solo holiday spot

The research analysed 36 international destinations using daytime and nighttime safety scores from the Numbeo Crime Index.

UAE promotes ‘citizenship’ status for companies

What does it mean to be an Emirati company? UAE Minister of Economy explains benefits

The UAE Minister of Economy clarified that the provision applies to the company itself, and not to its owners, shareholders or investors.

Dubai Airport logs busiest days in its history

More than 3.4 million passengers expected at Dubai Airport between January 1 and 11

Passengers depart from Dubai International Airport as UAE airports brace for a surge in arrivals, with residents returning home after the winter holidays ahead of school reopening.

Dubai’s tourism boom draws record global visitors

Visitor numbers rose 5% in 2025 as Dubai attracted over 17 million tourists worldwide

Tourists at Al Seef in Dubai on January 2, 2026, explore the heritage waterfront. The city was on course to welcome more than 17 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s leading travel destinations.

Dubai draws 17.5m tourists through November

Hotels, events and medical travel fuel steady visitor growth through November

Dubai tourism growth accelerates with 17.5 million visitors so far in 2025.

UAE eases inter-emirate travel for foreign yachts

New protocol cuts red tape and boosts UAE’s appeal as a global yachting hub

Move aims to boost marine tourism and ease sailing procedures.

UAE’s winter tourism push has a bold new twist

This year’s campaign is under the slogan 'Our Winter is Entrepreneurial'

Breathtaking views from the iconic Jebel Hafeet - a great spot for winter tourism.

How tourists can shop tax-free in the UAE

Find out which purchases qualify, required documents, and refund methods

Understand minimum purchase limits, required documents, paperless options, and how to track your VAT refund through Planet’s digital system.

5 key rules tourists should know before visiting Dubai

A practical guide to local customs, laws and everyday expectations for travellers

According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the emirate welcomed 11.17 million international visitors between January and July 2025.

Ramadan 2026 in Dubai will be business as usual

The holy month is expected to fall between February and March 2026

Dubai Tourism chief said the Holy Month will be treated as an integral part of daily life rather than a period of slowdown.

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