The third season of Souq Al Freej, organized by Dubai Municipality, ran from December 13, 2024, to January 19, 2025, at Al Warqa 3 Park and Al Barsha Lake Park. This year’s event saw a remarkable turnout, attracting over 282,000 visitors, which represents a 76 percent increase compared to the previous season in 2024. WAM...
The Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a new lecture series titled “Lessons from the Past at Museum of the Future.” This exclusive series, set to take place once a month, will be led by the renowned historian and researcher Dr. Roy Casagranda. He is a special guest lecturer for the museum and...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the busiest international airport in the world for 2024, accommodating 60.236 million airline seats. This figure represents a 7 percent increase compared to the previous year, as reported by global aviation consultancy OAG. Notably, this year’s seat count is also 12 percent higher than the pre-pandemic...
Dubai has established itself as a premier destination for international conferences and corporate meetings in 2024, successfully securing the opportunity to host a remarkable total of 437 events. This achievement, driven by Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau that operates under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, represents a 20% increase...
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) reported a significant increase in passenger traffic at Sharjah International Airport, with a total of 17,101,725 passengers welcomed in 2024. This figure represents an impressive 11.4% growth compared to the 15,356,212 passengers recorded in 2023. Additionally, the airport experienced a rise in flight activity, with the total number of flights...
Airfares in the UAE and globally are expected to stay high in 2025 due to strong travel demand, despite predicted low oil prices. This demand will be fueled by corporate, MICE, and bleisure travel, along with regular trips by UAE residents. Rising numbers of tourists and residents, especially in Dubai, will also boost demand. Musafir,...
Since its launch in 2019, the UAE Tour has become a standout event in the country’s annual calendar, blending sports and tourism to attract global attention. Organized with significant international participation, the event has grown into one of the UAE’s most prestigious platforms, showcasing the nation’s development and boosting its tourism sector. The cycling tour...
Dubai International Airport has claimed the top spot as the world’s largest airport by seat capacity in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. A report by Cirium revealed that Dubai Airport recorded 15.1 million seats, edging past Atlanta’s 14.8 million by 2%. The airport’s growth highlights its role as a key global...
Airline ticket prices have dropped by more than 47% for some major destinations, according to travel industry officials. The significant decrease comes after a sharp rise of up to 100% during the New Year and holiday season, as demand for travel has slowed following the end of the first semester break and holiday period. Salah...
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled an extensive lineup of over 100 events for the first half of 2025, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a key player in global business tourism. The calendar includes major exhibitions, conferences, and trade events across fields like healthcare, food and beverages, security, tourism, and finance. This initiative aligns with...