Dubai Unveils 'A Dubai Invite' Initiative, Offering Resident Rewards Through End-2026 - Business Today Middle East
Dubai has introduced“A Dubai Invite”, a new initiative encouraging residents to become ambassadors for the city by inviting family and friends to experience Dubai while enjoying a range of exclusive rewards. . .
Dubai has introduced“A Dubai Invite”, a new initiative encouraging residents to become ambassadors for the city by inviting family and friends to experience Dubai while enjoying a range of exclusive rewards and discounts. Launched by theDubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the programme will run until31 October 2026, offering benefits to Dubai’s diverse community of residents representing nearly 200 nationalities. The initiative provides residents with exclusive hospitality and lifestyle incentives when they invite visitors to the emirate. Participating hotels are offering discounts of up to45% on accommodation, along withresort credits equivalent to 100% of the room rateat selected properties, including W Dubai Mina Seyahi, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, Melia Desert Palm, ME Dubai by Melia, and several hotels within the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Residents and their guests can also enjoy offers at some of Dubai’s leading attractions, includingAquaventure Waterpark,IMG Worlds of Adventure, andGrand Hyatt Waterpark, as well as dining privileges at a selection of restaurants such as Asia Asia, Ula, Papas, The 305, and Lock, Stock & Barrel. In addition,Careemis providing complimentaryCareem Plusmemberships together with transport rebates on Hala Taxi services and other mobility offerings. All promotional benefits can be redeemed until31 December 2026, allowing residents and their guests to continue enjoying the offers even after their visits have concluded. Noor Al Geziry, Assistant Vice President of Special Projects & MENA at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said residents play an important role in showcasing Dubai through their personal experiences and local knowledge. She noted that the initiative leverages these authentic connections at a time when personal recommendations increasingly influence travel decisions. Al Geziry added that the programme supports Dubai’s ambition to become the world’s best city to visit, live, and work, while also aligning with the objectives of theUAE’s Year of Family. To participate, residents welcoming guests between20 July and 31 October 2026must register their visitors through the programme’s official platform by30 September 2026. Visitor arrivals will be verified through a unified process supported by theGeneral Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA – Dubai). Once verification is complete, residents will gain access to rewards from participating hotels, attractions, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations. Each resident can unlock up tothree verified benefitsduring the campaign period, with one reward available for each registered guest party.