Saif Saeed Ghobash

Abu Dhabi hotel room rates up

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Demand outpaced supply Abu Dhabi's hospitality industry during October, driven by the World Skills event and the upswing in the tourist arrivals. According to STR's preliminary figures for Abu Dhabi, both occupancy and average daily rates (ADRs) also witnessed upswings, with per-night rates touching Dh500. The number of room supply increased 0.5 per cent, while demand grew at a fasterRead more

Abu Dhabi to tempt Saudi tourists

London - Emirates Voice

Abu Dhabi has launched a campaign to attract more high-spending Saudis to the UAE capital. Tourism chiefs have set up camp at the Ghuwaifat border crossing to alert arriving Saudi tourists of promotions available to them over the summer. From Aug. 15 they will find food trucks, children’s activities, drinks and information to help promote the emirate’s attractions and hotels.Read more

Abu Dhabi’s hotel guest arrivals surge by 30 per cent in June

ABU DHABI - Emirates Voice

Abu Dhabi recorded a remarkable 30 percent increase in the number of hotel guest arrivals this June, compared to the same month in 2016, boosted by an exceptional Eid Al Fitr period, which saw many premium hotels fully booked. In the first six months of 2017, the emirate welcomed more than 2.25 million guests to its 165 hotels and hotelRead more

Abu Dhabi hotel guest arrivals up 7%

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Abu Dhabi has recorded a seven per cent growth in hotel guest arrivals during the first four months of the year, compared to the same period in 2016. New figures from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) showed that the capital welcomed 1.6 million guest arrivals during the period. As a single month, April has continuedRead more

Experience Emirati culture

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Get a chance to experience Emirati culture this Ramadan as part of a new event to take place on Saadiyat Island. Ramadan Evenings will host a daily iftar meal of Arabic and Emirati fusion cuisine, which will be followed by a variety of cultural events changing as the month progresses. Every Friday, there will be performances by Bait Al OudRead more

Al Ain’s 2017 Cultural Events Programme draws visitors

Abu Dhabi - WAM

Al Ain’s celebration of Emirati cultural heritage has successfully concluded after an initial five month run. Activities that included poetry, music, tours, and an international equestrian show drew more than 230,000 visitors to the programme. Organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, events at multiple venues across Al Ain introduced a variety of community-focused activities toRead more