ATM 2026 to bring global travel industry together in Dubai next week
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
RX Global, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has outlined plans for ATM 2026, with the event set to bring the global travel and tourism industry together in Dubai from September 14-17 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Emirates to introduce Premium Economy on Dubai-Paris A380 route
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Emirates will deploy its retrofitted A380 on the Dubai-Paris route from October 25, 2026, introducing its Premium Economy cabin and latest products to the French capital.
UAE Minister to open FHS World 2026 as hospitality investment agenda unveiled
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Al Marri will open Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, joining more than 100 government representatives, investors and hospitality industry leaders at the event in Dubai from September 29 to October 1.
MICHELIN Guide Dubai to unveil 2026 selection at October Ceremony
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
The MICHELIN Guide will host the fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai Restaurant Ceremony on October 6, 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together leading chefs, restaurateurs, industry figures and media to celebrate the emirate’s thriving culinary scene.
Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.
HSMAI MEA sets November date for 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa (HSMAI MEA) will host the ninth edition of the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference MEA (CSC MEA 2026) on November 17-18 at Conrad Dubai, bringing hospitality commercial leaders together to address industry trends and strategies.
dnata takes Opulence by Ahlan Arabia luxury roadshow to France
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
dnata Representation Services, part of Dubai-based dnata Travel Group, will host the next edition of its luxury travel roadshow, Opulence by Ahlan Arabia, in Courchevel, France, this December, marking the event’s first edition outside the Middle East.
ExecuJet completes Legacy 650 cabin refurbishment, repaint in Dubai
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has completed a full cabin interior refurbishment and exterior livery repaint on an Embraer Legacy 650, highlighting Dubai’s growing capability to deliver comprehensive business aviation maintenance services locally.
dnata Travel opens 15th UAE retail store in Dubai
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
dnata Travel has opened its 15th retail store in the UAE at One Central, Dubai, unveiling a premium concept designed around the changing needs of modern travellers.
UAE unveils packed September calendar of global events
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
The UAE is set to host a major programme of international summits, exhibitions and trade forums throughout September 2026, bringing together global leaders, investors, businesses and specialists across sectors including energy, technology, media, education, real estate and cybersecurity.
Rotana Hotels in Dubai maintain strong momentum ahead of Q4: Cluster GM
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Rotana’s Dubai hotels are maintaining strong booking momentum ahead of the fourth quarter, with occupancy averaging 85% and forward bookings broadly matching or exceeding last year’s levels amid diverse leisure, corporate and events demand, according to Timur Ilgaz, Cluster General Manager.
Emirates to introduce Premium Economy on two Mauritius-Dubai flights
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily Mauritius-Dubai flights from September 1, 2026, giving travellers greater comfort and choice. The service will be available on A380-operated flights EK703/704 and retrofitted Boeing 777 flights EK709/710.
dnata enhances cargo operations with tech-driven command centre
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has upgraded its existing cargo control centre into a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC) in Dubai, bringing together technology, operational data and decision-making tools to improve cargo operations across the UAE.
Dubai tops global creative industry FDI ranking, attracts $3.76bn
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Dubai ranked first globally, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh and Bengaluru among 233 cities, for the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative sectors for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, attracting 754 projects, said a report.
Dubai among top 10 global ‘attractive’ tourism destinations
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Dubai has been ranked the 10th most attractive tourism city globally and the highest-ranked city in the region in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index published by Yanolja Research.
Uber unveils dedicated passenger waiting lounge at DXB Terminal 3
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Uber, in partnership with Dubai Airports, has announced the opening of a dedicated rider waiting lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3, in line with the Dubai Civility Committee’s objectives to preserve the aesthetic appeal, order, and operational excellence of the Emirate.
Dubai’s mid-market hotels maintain higher occupancy than premium ones in H1
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Dubai’s mid-market hotels maintained comparatively higher occupancy than those in the premium sector in H1 2026 as regional airspace disruption and heightened geopolitical uncertainty weighed on hotel demand, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
UAE hospitality sector poised for sustained growth despite headwinds: report
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
The UAE hospitality sector remains resilient despite 2026 headwinds, supported by Dubai’s AED2.5 billion relief package. Hotel stock reached 159,300 rooms in Dubai and 33,650 in Abu Dhabi in Q2, with further expansion expected, JLL’s latest report said.
MEBAA Show 2026 to bring global business aviation leaders to Dubai
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
MEBAA Show 2026 will bring together companies from across the global business aviation sector, with the event scheduled to take place in Dubai from December 8–10. The exhibition will feature aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, FBOs, MRO providers and technology companies from more than 100 countries.
Gulf Asia Contracting wins Trump International Hotel & Tower podium deal
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, has awarded the construction contract to Gulf Asia Contracting for the podium of Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, following the successful completion of all enabling works.
Mena tourism industry positions for Chinese travel revival ahead of ATM 2026
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Mena destinations are preparing for the return of Chinese travellers as outbound demand from China remains resilient. New Dragon Trail International research highlights recovery opportunities ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.