Indian Ocean, Europe drive UAE Eid Al-Adha travel demand: dnata Travel
Tue, 19 May 2026
UAE travellers are favouring international travel for Eid Al-Adha, with Indian Ocean and European destinations leading demand. The Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France, and Mauritius are among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel.
170,000 UAE tourists visit Thailand annually as ties grow in 2026
Sat, 16 May 2026
Thailand and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in 2026, with tourism a key driver of growth. Around 160,000–170,000 UAE visitors travel to Thailand annually, with rising demand, stronger connectivity, and expanding economic and people-to-people ties.
Qatar Airways resumes operations to Abu Dhabi
Thu, 14 May 2026
Qatar Airways continues to restore its network across the Middle East, with the resumption of double-daily passenger flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.
Pullman Al Marjan Island nears major 2027 relaunch
Mon, 11 May 2026
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island has entered the final phase of its transformation following earlier public area upgrades. The resort temporarily closed on May 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2027 as a revamped UAE destination.
UAE hospitality sector reaffirms resilience at exclusive FHS gathering
Mon, 11 May 2026
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon, hosted by The Bench at XU restaurant with RIKAS Hospitality Group, brought together over 50 UAE hospitality leaders, reinforcing industry unity and resilience.
flydubai operates 3,800 flights in March, posts high net promoter score
Tue, 05 May 2026
flydubai reported strong customer confidence in UAE aviation despite regional airspace disruptions. The airline operated over 3,800 flights in March and achieved an Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) , nearly double previous levels.
Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption
Mon, 04 May 2026
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
DXB welcomes 18.6m guests in Q1 2026, readies for demand rebound
Mon, 04 May 2026
Dubai International (DXB) sustained global connectivity during regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million guests, over 32,000 flights and essential cargo. With UAE airspace restored, operations are ramping up. Q1 2026 traffic reached 18.6 million guests, down 20.6% year on year.
UAE lifts airspace curbs, resumes normal operations
Sun, 03 May 2026
UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
Qatar Airways resumes daily services to UAE, Syria
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Qatar Airways resumed flights from Doha to key Middle East destinations, restoring daily services to the UAE and Syria. Flights to Dubai and Sharjah restarted April 23, 2026, with Damascus service beginning May 1, 2026.
UAE travel rebounds with shift to flexible booking: UAEVisaTravel.com
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Travel demand to the UAE is recovering steadily, with travellers favouring flexibility, faster decisions and shorter booking cycles. Data from UAEVisaTravel.com shows dip in February–March, followed by stabilisation and growth to 30–50% of pre-disruption levels.
Fujairah hotels start 2026 strong
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Fujairah’s hospitality sector achieved record occupancy levels at the start of 2026, with rates reaching between 95% and 100%. The emirate saw a substantial influx of visitors attracted by its distinct mountainous terrain and leisure attractions.
Jumeirah announces restoration of Burj Al Arab
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Jumeirah, a luxury hospitality leader and part of Dubai Holding, has announced a major restoration programme for the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.
UAE hotels hit 85pc occupancy in early 2026
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
UAE hospitality recorded a strong start to 2026, with hotel occupancy at around 85% and revenues surpassing AED 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion), marking a 17% year-on-year increase in January and February .
The View Palm Jumeirah launches UAE residents’ offer
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
The View Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s observation deck overlooking Palm Jumeirah, invites UAE residents to enjoy panoramic views of the city with an exclusive offer available until Sunday, May 3.
Radisson Hotels across UAE invites guests to rediscover joy of local getaways
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotels across the UAE have launched the “Your Stay is on Us” campaign, designed for those seeking an escape without travelling far from home.
flyadeal to launch flights from Jeddah to Dubai
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.
Abu Dhabi welcomes 26.6m visitors, hotel revenues up 19.5pc in 2025
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
Abu Dhabi attracted a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, strengthening its cultural and tourism appeal. Hotel revenue rose 19.5% to AED 9.1 billion ($2.4 billion), MICE delegates reached 2.2 million, and event attendance hit 4.2 million.
Sharjah Collection presents exclusive ‘Homat Al Watan’ retreat offer
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
In honour of the UAE Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces, Sharjah Collection launches the exclusive ‘Honouring Service Retreat’—a special Homat Al Watan offer for personnel, retirees, and their families to enjoy across its resorts.
Crafting moments of connection this Easter
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
As spring arrives, UAE hospitality venues plan Easter events focused on family connection and tradition, offering immersive, multi-generational experiences that blend refined dining, interactive leisure, and luxury across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) rescheduled to August
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from May 4 to 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from August 17 to 20, with the venue remaining unchanged, RX, the organiser, has confirmed.