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Dubai: always something new, always something new

Even for business groups and travellers who have already visited Dubai, there is always something new to add to their itineraries in the city. New hotels, new tourist attractions and new infrastructure to make life easier for travellers.
The Lana, part of the Dorchester Collection, one of the latest luxury hotels to open in Dubai.
The Lana, part of the Dorchester Collection, one of the latest luxury hotels to open in Dubai.

As the world's leading incentive travel destination, Dubai offers a wide range of experiences to suit all types of visitor. From five-star hotels to world-class restaurants, cultural attractions, shopping malls and entertainment, there's something for everyone. But above all, there is always something new in Dubai around which meeting organisers can build their itineraries.

A number of developments, both recent and forthcoming, will contribute to Dubai's continued growth and strengthen its competitiveness as a business destination. Nakheel Marinas, for example, sets a new benchmark for beach relaxation with state-of-the-art facilities and direct access to the city's new haven, the Dubai Islands. Similarly, Cloud 22 - the panoramic rooftop pool at Atlantis The Royal - promises its guests exclusivity and voluptuousness.

Sky Views Dubai, perched at the top of the Address Sky View hotel, offers a thrilling experience. Offering a bird's-eye view of downtown Dubai, visitors can enjoyunforgettable tourist escapades with its Observatory, Glass Slide all-glass slide and Edge Walk suspended in the sky. One of the city's most exciting attractions. Others are no less so. These include the Dubai Mall, already the world's largest shopping and leisure destination, which now has its own Chinatown, with tempting shopping, dining and wellness offers.

As far as hotels are concerned, visitors can choose from the following numerous charming and luxury hotels. These include the recently opened One Za'abeel, a vertical complex with a spectacular rooftop and the longest infinity pool in the UAE. Guests could also opt for Atlantis The Royal, which opened last year. With 800 rooms and suites, 250 luxury residences and 90 swimming pools, as well as 11 restaurants and a wellness centre, Atlantis The Royal is a truly unique venue.

For organisers who prefer a hotel close to the business centre, the luxurious The LanaThe Dorchester Collection, recently opened on the banks of the Dubai Canal. With 225 elegant rooms and suites, it is an ideal place for short or long stays. Guests can enjoy access to landscaped terraces, infinity pools, a yoga studio and, at its feet, a dedicated area of chic shops and upmarket restaurants. The whole complex is bordered by a 20-berth marina.

But there will be much more to discover in Dubai in 2024, with much-anticipated launches such as that of the sprawling Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The Dubai-based group's new luxury hotel will offer 387 rooms and suites and 82 residences, as well as a marina for 82 yachts. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab also promises integrated wellness and leisure experiences as well as exciting signature restaurants in a new all-in-one dining concept.

The new Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel.

In a more lifestyle style, the dynamic Mama Shelter will be setting up in Dubai with a hotel with more than 200 rooms and 80 residences, as well as numerous social and entertainment areas. A hotel that invites guests to get down to work in its coworking spaces or take a break in its lounges or on the basketball and volleyball courts. Meanwhile, the Ciel Tower in Dubai Marina, due for completion this year, will also offer spectacular views over the marina and easy access to the city's main attractions and nightlife.

Robust infrastructure throughout the city supports all this growth, guaranteeing accessibility to the city while simplifying travel once you're there. A new extension to the Dubai metroThe construction of the Dubai International Airport, expected in the next few years, and the extension of Dubai World Central Airport are just some of the projects that will keep the city moving and keep meetings and incentives flowing in Dubai.

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