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

follow soon. It is key for us to make sure all travellers keep Dubai top of mind, but also that they feel safe when they come visit our destination. The overall approach is safety first, and if we act with responsibility and with care, we can make sure that we can welcome many travellers soon in the ‘new normal’.

TD: What are the new trends in travel that you are witnessing in the post-COVID world?

AY: Our data and insights team is constantly monitoring customer behaviour and we are certain that there will be a change, especially as travel starts to pick up and people get used to the ‘new normal’ - data shows that we are continuing to see strong forward bookings for travel to Dubai. Some trends indicated that there might be more late bookings. In addition, FIT travel is likely to increase whereas group travel may reduce. We can also see that new behaviour are emerging within the ‘new normal’ as well. Travelers are seeking greater assurance on health and hygiene standards at destinations and are increasingly opting for shorter travel destinations. Dubai has many advantages for travellers and is therefore ready to adjust to these changes. One main aspect is the variety that our destination offers.

TD: Could you tell us more about the virtual working programme that will allow remote workers and their families to stay for up to a year? How has Dubai geared up to cater to this growing need of workation holidays?

AY: Our virtual working programme for overseas professionals is an incredible opportunity that enables overseas remote working professionals to live in Dubai while continuing to serve their employers in their home country. The programme offers remote working individuals and their families the opportunity to relocate, on an annual basis and take advantage of Dubai’s strong digital infrastructure, robust connectivity, safe and high-quality lifestyle, global networking opportunities and zero