A Dubai Invite: How UAE Residents Can Unlock AED 3,000+ in Visitor Perks
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched A Dubai Invite, a new initiative that lets eligible UAE residents nominate friends and family travelling to Dubai. After a nominated visitor’s arrival is verified, the resident can receive hotel, dining, attraction and transport benefits valued at more than AED 3,000.
The benefit is not cash for either the resident or the visitor. It is a package of partner offers subject to availability, blackout dates and individual redemption terms.
Who can take part?
The initiative is open to UAE citizens and residents aged 18 or older with a valid Emirates ID. Their nominated friends or relatives must not reside in the UAE and must enter Dubai by air, sea or road on a tourist visa—or qualify for a visa on arrival—between 20 July and 31 October 2026.
The campaign does not arrange visas, flights or accommodation. Visitors should confirm their entry requirements using the official Dubai tourist visa guide.
How to nominate a visitor
Residents should use the official A Dubai Invite nomination form by 30 September 2026, before their guest arrives. Up to five visitors can be included in one submission, with additional submissions allowed. Each visitor can be nominated only once. Visitors nominated by the cutoff may arrive through 31 October.
After DET verifies an eligible visitor’s arrival, the resident receives an email explaining how to redeem the package. Each resident can receive up to three benefit packages, generally valid until 31 December 2026 unless an individual offer states otherwise.
Full list of published offers
The published partner benefits available as of 27 July 2026 are listed below.
Hotels
- Meliá Desert Palm: 45% off rooms, suites and villas, plus AED 100 spa credit per person and AED 100 dining credit per stay.
- ME Dubai by Meliá: 35% off the best available room rate, a complimentary room upgrade, free stays for children under 12, and 35% off selected dining, spa and laundry services.
- Destination Mina Seyahi: At Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, the room charge is returned as on-property credit for participating restaurants and spa experiences.
- Participating IHG hotels: Stay three nights for the price of two, plus dining discounts of up to 30% at selected outlets.
Attractions
- One complimentary ticket to Aquaventure World
- A complimentary day at IMG Worlds of Adventure
- 50% off admission to Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark
Dining
Buy-one-get-one-free offers have been published for participating venues including Papas, The 305, Asia Asia, Lock, Stock & Barrel and ULA.
Transport
The package includes 20% off eligible Careem rides and Hala taxis booked through Careem, with additional benefits for qualifying Careem Plus members.
Partners, availability and individual conditions may change during the campaign. Before booking, check the official live list of A Dubai Invite benefits and terms.
Why Dubai is involving residents
The initiative turns the UAE’s international resident community into a network of city ambassadors. It follows a record year for Dubai tourism: the Dubai Media Office’s official tourism report says the emirate welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, up 5% from 2024.
Residents with friends or relatives planning a trip can review the official campaign details and submit their nomination before the visitor arrives.
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