Here's What Dubai Is Offering for Travellers in the Post-Covid 19 World

In a freewheeling interview with Travel Daily Media, Abdulla Yousuf, acting director in proximity market at Dubai Tourism talks about how the emirate has opened up to welcome travellers and ensuring travellers’ safety and wellbeing through its various initiatives.

Release time : 2021-01-11 17:59:46

source : Travel Daily Media

Jumeirah, the attraction is the only multi-colored fountain in the city, and spans across 14,000 square feet of seawater.

Dubai Safari Park, a wildlife reserve, animal sanctuary and education centre, underwent an extensive revamp prior to its opening on 5 October. Spread across 119 hectares, the park is home to 3,000 different species of wildlife ME Dubai by Melia, the highly anticipated hotel is part of The Opus, one of the last projects to be designed by late architect Dame Zaha Hadid - it is also the only hotel with exteriors and interiors both designed by Hadid. The hotel is a reflection of the Iraqi-British architect’s signature style, with flowing lines and curves across the 93 rooms.

Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, attractions and entertainment, re-opened its doors to guests. Guests can explore the unique treasures and delicacies from 78 different cultures across the park, dining experiences with 200+ restaurants, cafes and street food outlets, among others.

TD: How has business been since the opening? Could you throw some light on the increase in tourist arrivals and which countries are your important markets as of now ?

AY: Dubai is on a good path when it comes to the recovery of the tourism sector. Thanks to the UAE government, the right measures were taken at the right time to protect all citizens in the country, and to make sure that we are now in a situation, where we can start looking forward to welcoming guests from international destinations as well.

Since international flights resumed 7 July 2020, South Asia make up for 32% of all visitors in this period. MEA and Western European markets also contributed 18 and 17% visitor fall respectively.

When it comes to our marketing strategies, we wanted to make sure that we move forward with the right approach. At the moment, several countries are on the path to recovery, and others will hopefully