What's new in Dubai? - Global Incentives

It’s a fact that Dubai is forever evolving and keeping up with news is a challenge, so here are a few snippets of What’s new in Dubai that will WOW, inspire and help you plan for your next incentive trip.

Burj Al Arab new exclusive beach now open

Built and delivered from Finland in 8 pieces, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai has now opened it’s new stunning terrace and, looking a little like a mermaid’s tail, it brings another very exclusive aspect to this icon of a structure.

As reported by What’s On Dubai, the Burj Al Arab Terrace has a new restaurant, two pools, a beach and 32 cabanas. However, although the public has access to the restaurant (with a strict dress code) unfortunately the pool, beach and butler-service cabana areas are for hotel guests and Burj Al Arab members only – I guess only to be expected.

Baby Turtles Released back into the Wild:

By contrast, and in the shadow of the Burj Al Arab, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project released 110 baby turtles back into the wild from the Jumeirah Madinat beach.  The only project of its kind in the Middle East and Red Sea region, excited onlookers gently encouraged the babies down the beach and into the warm Arabian sea.

Other Iconic Openings:

• The Tower due to be completed by 2020, will be 100 metres taller than the Burj Kalifa
• Dubai Water Canal project will include 3 pedestrian bridges, running tracks, residential properties and hotels
• Dubai I – the worlds’s largest Ferris wheel will be known as Dubai Ain and is due to completely by the end of 2016

New hotels under construction:

• Jumeirah Al Naseem, joining the city of other Jumeirah hotels on the beach, including the Burj Al Arab
• Viceroy Palm Dubai, situated on The Palm facing the Arabian Gulf
• Bulgari Resort & Residences situated on Jumeirah Bay Island, another ultra-exclusive offering
• Venu Bluewaters Island, a leisure concept close to the Bluewaters biggest attraction, the Dubai I
• Royal Atlantis Resort which will have an infinity pool 90 metres above the ground!

and if you are not already spoilt for choice, the following hotels have recently opened in Dubai

• The Saint Regis has opened in Downtown Dubai
• W Hotel Al Habtoor City with its Reception on the 30th floor to take advantage of the wonderful views
• Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, located on Pearl Jumeirah and built to attract young travelers
• Rove Downtown, a mid scale hotel offering value for money
• Palazzo Versace, situated to take advantage of the Dubai Canal due to be opened in 2017
• Four Seasons DIFC, this one situated in Downtown, complementing its sister hotel on Jumeirah Beach
• Steinberger, situated in Business Bay
• Ibis Styles Dragon Mart, built for the shopper
• Hilton Garden Inn, Mall of the Emirates – again for the shoppers!

Dubai is the ideal destination if you want the high life, to shop, to sunbathe or some adrenalin activities – or a combination of all!