May 2021
Red Sea tourism project With Saudi Arabia s flagship Red Sea tourism project securing $3.8 billion in green financing, various governments in the Gulf region are looking to new, alternative tourism models to drive the coronavirus recoveries in this important sector, with an emphasis on ecological options and staycations. Both in order to reboot its tourism industry and as part of its drive to diversify the economy away from hydrocarbons, Saudi Arabia is developing several major ecological tourism projects, global publishing, research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) revealed in its publication article on Gulf Alternative Tourism Growth & Recovery Outlook for the GCC region.
Can alternative segments reboot Gulf tourism?
DUBAI, 6 days ago With Saudi Arabia s flagship Red Sea tourism project securing $3.8 billion in green financing, various governments in the Gulf region are looking to new, alternative tourism models to drive the coronavirus recoveries in this important sector, with an emphasis on ecological options and staycations. Both in order to reboot its tourism industry and as part of its drive to diversify the economy away from hydrocarbons, Saudi Arabia is developing several major ecological tourism projects, global publishing, research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) revealed in its publication article on Gulf Alternative Tourism Growth & Recovery Outlook for the GCC region.
8 of the most beautiful desert resorts in the UAE
Your Arabian adventure starts here…
Dinner in the dunes, alfresco spa experiences and swimming under the stars are all on the agenda at these luxe desert resorts in the UAE…
Dubai
Bab Al Shams
Set among the sand dunes, this rustic-chic desert oasis is just a 45-minute drive from Dubai. A split-level, super-sized swimming pool sits at the centre of the resort, lined with red loungers, a swim-up bar and a huge rain shower. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the all-day dining restaurant, Al Forsan, and for dinner don’t miss a dining experience at Al Hadheerah, where authentic Arabic cuisine is served with a side of belly dancing, live music, and horse and camel shows. The resort may be remote, but you won’t be bored thanks to an array of activities on offer, from falconry and horse riding to archery and desert drives.
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