Dubai reopened for tourists Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic, hoping to reinvigorate a vital industry for this city-state before its crucial winter tourist season.
Event Location
Dubai , Dubai
Start Time
08 July 2020, 12:00 AM
End Time
31 July 2020, 12:00 AM
With travel uncertainties and the coronavirus still striking nations, Dubai opened its doors to tourists on Tuesday after nearly four months of closed borders.
The glittering commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates is among the first Middle Eastern destinations to restart tourism. But it comes at a challenging time: air travel remains at multi-decade lows, many would-be travelers fear catching the virus, and the Gulf region’s infamous summer temperatures are hitting scorching levels of 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nevertheless, Dubai Corporation for Tourism CEO Issam Kazim is confident. The emirate has invested heavily in health and safety measures, he told CNBC, and is ready to welcome restless travelers who’ve been grounded in their homes for months.
Addressing challenges of the current climate — both in regards to health and weather — Kazim was prudent but hopeful.
“We’re very excited about this because tourism is a key pillar for Dubai. We have been making sure that the public and visitors’ health and safety is of utmost importance,” Kazim told CNBC’s Capital Connection.
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