United Arab Emirates

Could this be the greatest adventure tourism destination on earth?

Ras Al Khaimah is a natural fit for adventure holidays, with the world’s longest zip line and first Bear Grylls branded accommodation camp offering survival courses.

Par for the course: how agents can get into the swing of selling golf holidays

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola dives into the lucrative world of golf tourism to explore what untapped business opportunities the sector offers for agents

Q&A: 'Visitors are surprised by the sheer variety of experiences we offer in Abu Dhabi'

Tourism developments are coming thick and fast in the UAE capital, which has ambitions to become one of the world’s greatest cultural and entertainment destinations.

Dubai holiday prices could fall after emirate's alcohol tax scrapped

The emirate has also moved to make liquor licenses free

WTM 2022: Abu Dhabi plans to go ‘full force’ in 2023 with trade activity

New markets will be a key focus for Abu Dhabi in 2023, with the emirate preparing to place a fresh emphasis on the trade in Africa, eastern Europe and south-east Asia

WTM 2022: Dubai thriving year-round

Dubai has seen a 163% increase in visitors in 2022 as it works to position itself as a year-round destination

Etihad claims sustainability boost from UK Airbus A350 rollout

Gulf carrier claims new aircraft will cut fuel burn and carbon emissions by 25% compared with its previous-generation twin-aisle aircraft

Emirates to hold pilot recruitment roadshows this month

Emirates is holding a series of open days during August to recruit first officers to its fleet

Abu Dhabi calls on UK agents to help it regain ground

Abu Dhabi plans to restore 2019 visitor numbers by the end of this year

Dubai vows to keep growing business with UK travel trade

‘The UK remains one of our most important source markets,’ says Dubai Tourism chief Issam Kazim

Dubai removes PCR test requirement for vaccinated arrivals

Unvaccinated travellers must still show a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure

MSC Cruises extends Bellissima's Arabian Gulf season

MSC Bellissima will offer additional seven-night cruises calling in Dubai, Sir Bani Yas and Doha

Nine exciting new updates from across the Middle East

We round up hot new openings, product and attractions in the Middle East

Emirates to restart Gatwick-Dubai route in December

Gulf carrier will restart Dubai-Gatwick flights on 10 December, with its A380 offering almost 50% more capacity on the route than the B777s that were previously scheduled to operate it

UAE cuts PCR test pricing to less than £10

Tests provided in all national medical establishments reduced to AED $50 (£9.88); results must be provided within 24 hours

BA resumes daily Dubai flights and ups India services

Heathrow-Dubai link back on for first time since January, while BA’s London-India schedule doubled from 10 flights a week to 20

Portugal and UAE blast 'illogical' traffic light update

Chief of Portugal’s national health council said the decision by the UK government to remove Portugal from its green list was ’an over-reaction’

Classic Package Holidays adds mid- and long-haul options

Dubai, Mexico and the Caribbean to complement trade-only operator’s short-haul proposition

Dubai axed from Scottish quarantine-free travel list

SPAA backs move after spike in cases among those returning from the emirate

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi announces first destinations

Budget carrier’s Gulf operation to launch flights to Athens on 15 January, followed by Thessaloniki in February

Etihad and El Al to explore closer working relationship

Codeshare, greater commercial cooperation and loyalty scheme reciprocity among features of new virtual memorandum of understanding

Emirates ready to up UK flights to Dubai after travel corridor boost

Carrier says UK government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list recognises country’s efforts to contain the Covid pandemic

Gold Medal vows to help agents maximise 'Dubai December'

MD Lisa McAuley hails government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list

UAE added to travel corridor list, but Greece removed

Arrivals from UAE will no longer have to self-isolate for 14 days starting 4am on Saturday (14 November)