Tourism
Dubai Holding’s impact on leisure and entertainment is unmatched, bringing to life many of Dubai’s most popular and iconic tourist landmarks.
Entertaining Millions through Media, Events and Attractions
The Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Dubai Holding Entertainment’s flagship media platform, is the UAE’s most powerful audio and digital network. It reaches millions weekly across radio, podcasts, streaming, smart speakers and social platforms with nine market‑leading stations and over four million weekly listeners.
Dubai Holding Entertainment’s destinations include Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel on Bluewaters; Coca‑Cola Arena, the Middle East’s premier multipurpose indoor arena at City Walk; The Green Planet Dubai, a fully immersive indoor tropical rainforest; Roxy Cinemas, with its luxury boutique cinema experience and the region’s largest screen; The View at the Palm, offering 360‑degree views from 240 metres; and the Inside Burj Al Arab Tour, which provides a rare behind‑the‑scenes insight into one of the world’s most iconic hotels.
One of the most popular eco-friendly adventure destinations in the UAE is Hatta Wadi Hub. The leisurely experience at Hatta, overseen by Dubai Holding Hospitality, is crafted to provide a rich, sensory treat, allowing visitors a take a break from city life and indulge in nature and outdoor adventure like nowhere else in the UAE. It offers an exciting array of activities and opportunities, ranging from glamping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking to exploring the heritage of Hatta and indulging in authentic Emirati culture – attracting thrill seekers, nature enthusiasts, families and holidaymakers alike year on year.
Spreading Joy with Leading Theme Parks across the City
Global Village remains one of Dubai’s longest‑established attractions since its opening in 1997, offering world‑class cultural and family entertainment with international pavilions representing countries from across the globe. During Season 29 alone, the destination welcomed 10.5 million guests.
Dubai Parks and Resorts™, the Middle East’s largest multi‑themed leisure and entertainment destination, features MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park, as well as Real Madrid World, the LEGO®‑themed LEGOLAND® Hotel, and Lapita. All are interconnected by RIVERLAND™ Dubai. The newest concept, T‑REX Glamping, offers premium short‑stay accommodation in air‑conditioned tents and family suites, alongside themed dining and dinosaur‑inspired entertainment.
Wild Wadi Waterpark™, which opened in 1999, became the region’s first themed waterpark and has since set the standard for innovation and safety. It welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Together, these diverse assets enhance Dubai’s international appeal as a tourism and leisure destination, supported by best‑in‑class facilities and high operating standards.
Together, these diverse entertainment and leisure assets from across the Dubai Holding portfolio enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure destination, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision and security.