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Dubai Expo concludes; India Pavilion’s legacy continues

April 4, 2022675 Views

The India Pavilion successfully signed off from the EXPO2020 Dubai as curtains came down on the six-month long mega event on March 31st. As one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at the Expo, the India Pavilion recorded more than 1.75 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1st last year. The Pavilion will remain for posterity as part of India’s legacy in the UAE. The building will embody India’s commitment to sustainability and will be environment-friendly. Inaugurated by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, the India Pavilion recorded 1,753,889 visitors till the closure of the Expo on March 31st. Goyal also participated in India’s Honour Day Cele...

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Experience boutique luxury on Dubai’s World Islands with Anantara

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March 1, 2022569 Views

Anantara has opened the first luxury resort on Dubai’s World Islands archipelago. Located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately four kilometres off the coast of Dubai, the new island resort is the first hotel in the South American continent of the development and offers guests a new luxury destination in Dubai and a unique perspective on the city. The island sanctuary offers a total retreat from the buzz of Dubai, where guests can opt for views of the iconic cityscape, including the famous landmarks of Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab, or a combination of island and sea views. The resort is accessible by a 15-minute luxury speedboat ride from the jetty at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Anantara World Islands has a wide selection of accommodation options across 70 suites, beach and po...

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Face masks outdoors not needed in Dubai anymore

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February 27, 2022487 Views

The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the weekend ended a requirement to wear face masks outdoors and obligatory quarantine for COVID-19 contact cases. Fully-vaccinated passengers arriving in the country will no longer require PCR tests, said the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in updated guidance that went into effect on Saturday. FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a protective face mask and gloves serves food at a restaurant during the reopening of malls, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah "For economic and tourist sectors, physical distancing has been cancelled while mask-wearing in closed places is s...

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No pre-departure RT-PCR test needed for Dubai now

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February 22, 2022514 Views

The passengers travelling from India to Dubai will no longer need to undergo a Covid RT-PCR test at the departure airports. Until recently, the passengers were supposed to take the test at the departure airports within six hours of the flight. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah According to Khaleej Times, the new guidelines issued by the Dubai Airport has removed this requirement for travellers from four countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. According to the circular, effective February 22, passengers from these nations need a negative result of a RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of travel. They also need to undergo a PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Passengers are requi...

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Dubai Tourists shrug off Houthi missile attacks

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February 2, 2022495 Views

Tourists who flock to the United Arab Emirates in search of winter sun appear undeterred by recent missile attacks on the Gulf State by Yemen's Houthi group that have prompted travel warnings from the United States and Britain. Data suggests the tourism industry, centred on Dubai, is booming overthe peak season, with hoteliers and reservation agents reporting high demand despite the renewal of COVID-19 travel restrictions in many countries late last year. A general view of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2, 2022. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi Beaches are thronged and restaurants thriving, with the Expo world fair bringing more visitors to the Middle East's trade, finance and tourism hub. "I feel super-safe," said Daniel Rivlin, 22, speaking ...

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India Pavilion kicks off ‘Tourism Week’

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January 4, 2022730 Views

Special focus on promoting Medical, Spiritual, Adventure and MICE categories The Government of India is coming out with a new tourism policy to strengthen and build capacity of tourism sector in order to provide better services and facilities to the tourists visiting the country said, Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at the inaugural session of the ‘Tourism Week’ at the India Pavilion in EXPO2020 Dubai. Elaborating on the tourism policy, Verma added, “The policy will create five missions including National Green Tourism Mission, to mainstream sustainability in tourism sector; National Digital Tourism Mission, to digitalize the sector; Sectoral Mission on skill development, to ensure that the country has the best trained and qualified...

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‘Incredible India’ to captivate global visitors at EXPO2020

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January 1, 2022535 Views

India Pavilion to promote country’s thriving Spiritual, Luxury, Medical and MICE tourism with a focus on sustainability and investment opportunities The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai is set to showcase the country as a leading tourist destination globally and highlight the vast opportunities in India’s tourism and hospitality sector during the 2-week participation of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India starting 3rd January 2022. The week will display India’s geographical diversity and roadmap for the tourism sector in key areas such as Culture, Spiritual, Luxury, Medical, Adventure, Wildlife and MICE among others, under the larger ‘Incredible India’ campaign. The inaugural session will be attended and addressed by the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government...

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Tourists flock to Dubai despite global COVID-19 concerns

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December 22, 2021319 Views

Brazilian tourist Livya Feho used a 24-hour Dubai layover to visit the Expo 2020, in a city that remains one of the few international tourism hubs still open for travellers during a coronavirus-disrupted holiday period. Feho, travelling from Israel to Brazil, snapped a few selfies at the global fair's main square, festooned with Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. People gather during the official Expo 2020 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 18, 2021. REUTERS/Satish Kumar With the Omicron variant circulating in the UAE, was she not worried about catching COVID-19? "Yes, a bit ...but I had the booster dose... and I am also using the mask. So I think I will be fine," she said. Dubai, the Middle East's business and tourism hub,...

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Mall of the Emirates launches festivities with a message for the Future

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December 13, 20211406 Views

- Visitors can pledge to live a more sustainable life- A unique and immersive carbon neutral festive tree installation- Supporting the UAE as it rides the crest of a global sustainability wave The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a unique festive installation that looks firmly to the future. Running from now until 25 December, Mall of the Emirates will curate a world of joy and adventure for families, shoppers, and mall visitors to immerse themselves in. Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has launched a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation that sends a powerful message to the world The centrepiece of the mall's festive spectacle this year is a captivating eight metre tall festive tree installation tha...

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3 lakh visitors in 43 days, India Pavilion among most-visited at EXPO2020

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November 13, 2021571 Views

The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai has emerged as one of the most-visited pavilions at EXPO2020 Dubai with the number of visitors crossing 3 lakh in just 43 days on November 12. The pavilion was inaugurated on October 1. “The huge interest of visitors in India pavilion is a sign of confidence on India’s resilience and opportunities, besides the vibrant culture of the country, which is in full display in different state weeks being held in the pavilion. The pavilion has been visited by 31 country delegations, and 175 high-profile visitors have also graced it with their visit. With this, 199 G2B and B2B meetings have taken place at the pavilion along with the Startup pitching sessions. It is a matter of great satisfaction that 15 FIIs have already committed to fund Startups,” said Dr A...