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Dubai: Dubai Police have closed a desert camp and issued a Dh50,000 fine for flouting the COVID-19 precautionary measures. According to a Dubai Police on Monday, that in cooperation with Dubai Tourism, the camp operator was fined Dh50,000 while each participant was fined Dh15,000 for not following COVID-19 precautionary guidelines related to keeping social distance and wearing masks. ....
Revealed: Glamping grows amid Covid-19 shadow in UAE Nandini Sircar/Dubai Photo by Shihab/Khaleej Times UAE nationals and residents are homing in on picturesque parts of the country. Upmarket campsites, especially in the Northern Emirates, have sprung up in the UAE of late following an uptick in the glamping industry that has reported a surge in bookings this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Some properties are booked until mid-January, as people are still wary of travelling abroad. UAE nationals and residents are homing in on picturesque parts of the country. Breathtaking, rugged but quaint locales such as the desert to mountainous venues top the holidaymakers’ agenda. ....
Dubai: The UAE is home to an abundance of natural beauty and plenty of things to do, especially during the winter months. Each of the seven emirates has its own unique gems, whether they are beaches, mountains, desserts or hundred-year-old forts. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the new UAE Strategy for Domestic Tourism that encourages residents to explore in their own backyards. The campaign, dubbed, ‘World’s Coolest Winter’ prompts residents and citizens to explore the hidden gems of seven emirates. The 45-day event, overseen by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with local tourism entities and supported by the UAE Government Media Office, aims to highlight the major landmarks and attractions that distinguish each emirate and contribute to the UAE as a single destination. The new campaign not only aims to boost domestic tourism but will also attract people to take advantage of attractiv ....