Dubai, which is the commercial capital of the UAE, is one
of the leading international tourism spots in the world. Dubai continues to
excel in the rankings as top destination, and has been included in the Trip
Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Destinations 2020. It was the only destination in
the UAE that made into the top 25.
Dubai is a futuristic cityscape towering over the Arabian
Desert. This cosmopolitan city is home to world’s tallest building, largest
dancing fountain, largest natural flower garden, and largest artificial
islands. It is world’ 4th most visited city after London, Paris, and Bangkok.
The numbers of tourists visiting Dubai are increasing
significantly. According to the Dubai’s Tourism Department, the number of
overnight visitors to Dubai in the year 2016 exceeded 15 million. The tourism
sector recorded a growth of 5% and a 4-year CAGR of 8%. The department is
expecting that tourism in Dubai will grow further in order to maintain stable
momentum over the next 3 years. The emirate tourism industry’s strong
performance across the world assures achievement of the 20 million visitors
target by 2020.
The leading sources of visitors and tourists to Dubai
include India, KSA, UK, Oman and Pakistan.
There is also a significant rise in the hotel rooms’
supply in the market, and a decline in average room rates(10%). To cater the
anticipated growth in the number of visitors to Dubai, the number of hotel
rooms will be doubled (140,000 – 160,000) by 2020. The Dubai Expo 2020 will
play an important role in boosting the tourism sector and the overall economic
growth. It will serve as a catalyst in inspiring and attracting huge number of
visitors from different parts of world. The Expo 2020 will provide the tourist
a change to merge with global communities and cultures, enjoy exciting tourism
attractions, and a number of popular activities in Dubai, including desert
safari, sky adventure, city tours, sea adventure, and visits to water parks.
Tourism in Dubai is an important part of strategy of the
government to maintain the flow of foreign investments and cash flows. Due to
high economic impact of the tourism sector, the government is constantly
putting efforts to strengthen and promote the sector.
Envisioned by Nakheel Waterfront is the largest master
planned development in the world, with a projected population of 1.5 million
people this development is set to be twice the size of Hong Kong.
Dubai Summer
Surprises Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is held at 40
Dubai malls throughout the city and offers sensational discounts as well as
activities and entertainment for the whole family. Attractions include a spa
zone and inflatable games zone on the beach in front of Jumeirah Beach
Residence and the nightly House of Illusions dinner show at the Spiegel Tent at
Festival Centre.
Children’s art classes
Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre offers a range of
children’s art workshops throughout the summer covering skills such as
papier-mâché mask making, paper craft, drawing and painting. There are also
summer camps for children and teens which cover a range of mediums.
Wires, Untitled & Drawings
An exhibition by contemporary photographers Rachel Rillo
and Noelle Tan, Wires, Untitled & Drawings is the artists’ inaugural
exhibition in Dubai. Both photographers were born and raised in Manila,
Philippines, and studied fine arts in the US. Rillo’s work is featured in
‘Wires’, while Tan’s talent is showcased in ‘Untitled’ and ‘Drawings’.
Seven Positions
A presentation of emerging artists from the vibrant
post-globalised avant-garde scene, Seven Positions showcases young and
courageous artists and their works. The result is an exciting mix of attitudes
and styles that cross borders and genres.
Summer Exhibition
An eclectic mixture of contemporary works, incorporating
conceptual, figurative and abstract art, this exhibition is sure to appeal on
many levels. Works exhibited include humorous caricature pieces by Dubai-based
American artist Julia Townsend, vivid expressionist works by Saudi Arabian
artist Hussein Almohasen, dramatically worded conceptual art by Dubai based
Colleen Quigley and fresh abstract canvases by Canadian artist Melanie
Sarrasin.
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