Dubai is one of the world’s leading tourism destinations and tourism. In Dubai tourism is a major source of revenue. Dubai is still the fastest growing tourist destination in the Gulf Region. The discovery of oil in 1966 kicked off the development of the economy of Dubai. Nevertheless , the then ruler, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (from 1958 till 1990) wanted to build an economy that would outlast the oil industry. The aim of the tourist industry is to keep foreign cash flowing into the Emirate. He released that the oil economy will come to an end in a matter of time.
Department of Tourism
In 1989 the Dubai Commerce and Tourism Promotion Board was set up, to promote Dubai as a luxury destination for the up-market. In January 1997, it was replaced by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. This agency is now responsible for promoting tourism internationally and developing necessary infrastructure in the country.
Dubai
Dubai Tourism visitors
In 2021 Dubai received 7.28 million international visitors. India is the main source of international tourism and it accounted for 910,000 visitors. Saudi Arabia is in second place with 491,000 visitors. Russia is in third place with 444,000 visitors.
International tourism was affected by the spread of the covid-19 virus. In 2018 Dubai received 15.92 million international visitors. In July 2019, Dubai’s Jumeirah Group LLC fired 500 people due to a decline in tourism. This shows the extent of the damage done by the pandemic to tourism industry in Dubai,
Reuters reported that Dubai hosted 3.97 million overnight international visitors in the first quarter of 2022, up 214% from the same period last year. This indicates that tourism has recovered from the pandemic effect.
Dubai Tourism Revenue
Overnight international visitors spent $30.82 billion in 2018. Dubai brings the most tourist dollars in the world, followed by Meca which received $20.09 billion in tourist dollars.
Dubai Tourism Accommodation
There are several factors that contribute to tourism in Dubai. One of them is the availability of quality accommodation. In 2021 there were 137,950 hotel beds available at an affordable average rate of AED 451. In the recent past, Dubai saw an increase in 4 and 5 star hotels and number of rooms, but a decrease in standard hotel apartments. This indicates that Dubai is attracting high spending quality tourists.
Dubai
Dubai Tourism Infrastructure
Dubai has developed a swift network of roads, an efficient metro system and the world’s busiest international airport, all within a short distance from the city centre. From Dubai, 141 airlines offer direct access to more than 265 global destinations. There are cruises and sea planes available to adventure in the sea.
Dubai abounds with museums, art galleries and cultural centres to provide a learning experience to the visitors. Amusement parks and adventure centres keep the visitors entertained. Shopping is galore. Dubai is a shoppers paradise.
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the Persian Gulf, and is surrounded by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.
There are about 50 international and local retail shops and banks including Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai.
Ajman Free Zone has a capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serves over 1,000 vessels a year, Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are major contributors to the emirate’s economy. Exporting to over 65 countries, the Free Zone’s companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE’s overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone.
Ajman UAE
Distance from Ajman to Dubai is 44km. Travel time by car is 40 minutes during off peak. To avail of the cheaper and larger accommodation, there are many who are working in Dubai live in Ajaman and commute daily to work. Dubai schools provide transportation to students. There are many leisure activities near residential areas.
Tourist attractions in the emirate include the Ajman Beach, Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama. City Centre Ajman, the Emirate’s biggest mall, is a big attraction as well for its unique architectural experience and variety of shops and confectioneries.
Villas in Ajman
Ajman’s corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls.
Umm Al Quwain is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. The city is located on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah.
Umm Al Quwain is the second smallest and the least populated emirate in the UAE. It covers an area of approximately 720 sq. km. which is equivalent to 1 per cent of the UAE’s area.
Umm Al Quwain economy
The local economy is largely fishing. The first poultry farm in the UAE was established in Falaj Al Mualla. It is considered a key supplier of poultry and dairy products to the local market. The construction of Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and the Free Trade Zone signifies the emirate’s plans towards expanding its commercial and investment base. It has a coastline stretching to 24 km.
Camel Racing Track
Umm Al Quwain facilities
Umm Al Quwain provides facilities for numerous recreational activities; from sailing to skydiving. Traditional activities such as dhow building and sports such as falconry and camel racing are also popular in the emirate. Camel Races around the 4km track usually happen during weekends in the winter months.
Dreamland Aqua Park
Dreamland Aqua Park
Dreamland Aqua Park, the UAE’s largest water park and resort, attracts several visitors. Established in 1997, the park is spread over 250,000 square metres and boasts more than 30 rides, slides and attractions. This space is more than a waterpark – families can also camp overnight or rent an air-conditioned cabana for a day to enjoy the park’s landscaped gardens on the coast.
Umm Al Quwain archaeological sites
There are also 65 different archaeological sites on the island, including graves, structural remains and towers.
Umm Al Quwain Fort
Umm Al Quwain Fort turned Museum (Fort Al Ali)is the oldest historical building in Umm Al Quwain and dates back to 1768 under the rule of Sheikh Rashid Bin Majid Al Mualla, the founder of the Al Mualla royal family. The fort began as a residence and venue for the government, but now stands as a monument to the tiny emirate’s past since opening as a museum in 2000. Visitors can see the old prison, weapon room, military room and many more domestic quarters of the property, offering a window into the design and building techniques at that time.
The ruling family of Umm Al Quwain
The ruling family descends from the Al Mualla lineage of the Al Ali tribe, which moved from Seniah Island due to scarce water and established an independent Sheikhdom in Umm Al Quwain. Umm Al Quwain is ruled by H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla.
Dubai Ports World is a multinational logistics company based in Dubai. It was formed in 2005 by the merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International. It specializes in cargo handling, port terminal management, maritime services and free trade zones. Parent organizations of DP World are  Dubai World, Port & Free Zone World FZE. Dubai World is a sovereign investment company that manages and supervises a portfolio of businesses and projects for the Government of Dubai across a wide range of industry segments and projects that promote Dubai as a hub for commerce and trading. Port and Free Zone World is a wholly-owned subsidiary of state investment vehicle Dubai World.
DP World
It manages 82 marine and inland terminals in over 40 countries. In 2018 the company had revenue of $ 8.5 billion. It employs 50,000 people.
n 2016 DP World reached an agreement with Somaliland to build Port of Berbera at a cost of $442 million. This agreement comes as part of a government-to-government Memorandum of understanding between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Somaliland.
DP World was the first maritime terminal operator to get ISO 28000 supply chain security certification and is implementing this standard to all its terminals.
