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Dubai property market is underestimated, says emirate’s travel industry chief

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The ‘liveability’ of Dubai is a gigantic selling guide that requirements toward be utilized to support the recuperation of the property area, as indicated by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

“The deals of properties in Dubai has soar… a UBS study showed that one of the most underestimated markets on the planet right now for property is Dubai,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Talking at the twentieth version of the Cityscape Global culmination, Kazim added: “There is economical development and a ton of these experts position Dubai as where they can really see development for individuals and organizations also.”

In September, Dubai’s housing market enrolled the most noteworthy worth of deals for almost eight years, as per figures arranged by Mo’asher, the emirate’s true deals value record.

“This has been a record year for the quantity of property exchanges… .I suspect as much far 2021 has in addition to the fact that overtaking been 2020, which isn’t is actually to be expected, yet additionally 2019 and 2018 also,” he added.

The emirate recorded around 5,762 property deals exchanges worth over AED16.2 billion in September, the most since December 2013, as indicated by Mo’asher.

On the variables that are drawing in unfamiliar land ventures, Kazim said: “The liveability part of Dubai is turning into a lot more grounded… this is an enormous selling point and we’re utilizing it significantly more.”

“I figure post-pandemic, a many individuals will pick one objective to remain in for a more extended timeframe too,” he added.

As far as the travel industry and cordiality recuperation, Kazim shared: “Dubai has bounced back more grounded than previously… .we generally need to be superior to where we left things off from the prior year.”

Dubai’s friendliness area – like those all throughout the planet – was hit hard by Covid-19, yet the area is on the road to success to recuperation, with lodgings hitting 62% inhabitance in the principal half of 2021.

The UAE generally speaking outflanked other worldwide the travel industry objections in the principal half, including China (where lodgings arrived at 54% inhabitance), US (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and Turkey (36%).

Supporting the travel industry area’s hearty recuperation, Kazim said: “individuals’ craving and the yearning to get back on a plane and go to another objective is obvious substantially more than ever…people understand that it’s one part of life that they may have underestimated.”

He likewise alluded to the crucial pretended by the private and public areas and the worth of their solid cooperation in speeding up the area’s recuperation.

Following a severe cross country lockdown last year, the DTCM CEO accepts that Dubai had “a first mover advantage” by being one of the principal objections to securely return, in which he said: “This was again setting our situation as the number four globally visited city on the planet, as we draw nearer to being in the best three.”

“25% of our guests that come to Dubai are rehash guests, so they’re in Dubai more than once inside a year time span… this shows that we have all that sightseers need,” he added.

With that, Kazim referred to the viability of a few UAE drives, for example, the Retirement Visa and the Golden Visa in drawing in outsiders, close by the movement of worldwide brands in attracting organizations and new companies.

“Migrating worldwide HQs, local HQs, and family workplaces to Dubai became one of the key things that we pushed for,” he said.

Locale 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai’s heritage project, has been assuming a critical part in understanding this responsibility, becoming home to the world’s driving modern, tech and coordinations goliaths, including Siemens, Terminus and DP World.

“At the point when you have huge players like that settling on determined choices to move, that communicates something specific out worldwide that Dubai is the perfect spot for them,” he added.

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Ring in the New Year on Dubai’s waters: Abra, Taxi & Ferry with Atlantis views

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As Dubai residents and tourists gear up to celebrate New Year, they can ring in 2025 with celebrations in the waters of the emirate.

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has announced special offers and exclusive services during the New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024, on marine transport means including the Dubai Ferry, the Abra, and the Water Taxi.

Passengers can enjoy views of the Burj Khalifa, Bluewaters, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Towers. Residents can cruise into 2025 aboard the Dubai Ferry, Water Taxi, and Abra, with the backdrop of the Dubai coastline, adorned with hotels, heritage areas and landmarks such as The World Islands.

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Dubai Safari to introduce extended hours for night safaris

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Timings at the Dubai Safari Park will be extended this winter season, allowing visitors to experience the attraction at night. Evening visitors will be able to observe changes in the animals’ behaviour as the night deepens. The park’s lions will roar more, the usually elusive pygmy hippos will be more active and the predatory instincts of carnivores primed for nocturnal hunting will intensify.

The night safari timings of 6pm to 8pm will be applicable for a limited period—from December 13 to January 12. Tickets will be sold on the park’s website starting from December 11.

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The extended hours will include two night safaris led by wildlife guides. Visitors can “expect to catch” a glimpse of the night-time routines of over 90 species, “besides participating in interactive activities involving animals”, the park’s operator said. The safari will host live performances, including an African fire show and a neon display. Visitors will be able to observe and study the animals’ natural adaptations at night, which include enhanced night vision, echolocation, and a heightened sense of smell and hearing.

Ahmad Al Zarouni, director of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities at Dubai Municipality, said, “With the introduction of the unique night safari, we are excited to reveal a new perspective on the world of wildlife after dark. This experience offers a rare opportunity to explore hidden aspects of life in the wild and learn about our constant efforts to enhance animal welfare, by day and by night.”

The extended timings are being offered amid the country’s peak tourist season.

According to the Dubai Safari Park, “well-considered measures” are in place to ensure that the ecosystem and animals’ natural routines remain undisturbed during the night safaris. “Only nocturnally active species will be part of the safari experience, allowing guests to observe them in their most natural state.”

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Dubai to reinstate 30% Alcohol Sales Tax in 2025

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From January 1, 2025, Dubai will reintroduce a 30% municipality tax on alcohol sales across the emirate. This tax, initially suspended at the end of 2022 as part of a trial period for 2023, was extended through 2024 before the recent announcement of its reinstatement.

What the Suspension Meant for Consumers and Businesses :

When the tax was first paused, restaurants and bars benefitted from lower procurement costs, while retailers like MMI and African+Eastern reduced their prices, allowing consumers to enjoy significant savings. However, the impact on restaurant and bar pricing was less straightforward, as some establishments passed on partial savings rather than the full 30% reduction.

With the return of the tax, prices at both retail outlets and hospitality venues are expected to increase, affecting consumers directly.

How to Apply for an Alcohol License in Dubai :

Though the UAE removed the criminal offense of consuming alcohol without a license on November 7, 2020, an alcohol license is still required for purchasing and possessing alcohol in Dubai.

The process to obtain a license is straightforward and free. Residents can apply using their Emirates ID, while tourists can use their passport. Applications can be made in-store at African+Eastern or MMI outlets or completed instantly online with staff assistance.

Prepare for changes in pricing as the reinstated tax takes effect, and ensure you have the proper license to make your purchases in compliance with Dubai’s regulations.

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