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Gulf Dunes A multi-awarded, fun team of global MICE specialists, Gulf Dunes is the world’s go-to Destination

A multi-awarded, fun team of global MICE specialists, Gulf Dunes is the world’s go-to Destination Management Company in the United Arab Emirates and Oman for more than two decades. With the growing sophistication in planning, organising and managing MICE events, Gulf Dunes presents to clients from across the globe a comprehensive and unique range of products, packages & services that leverages on the amazing venues, accommodations, excursion activities and attractions within the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.Recent comments ...
10/06/2026

𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.

Recent comments from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan highlighted a continued focus on strengthening economic resilience through closer public-private sector collaboration, enhanced facilitation, and innovative solutions that support investment and long-term growth.

For the MICE industry, this is particularly significant.

As organisations look for destinations that offer stability, connectivity, world-class infrastructure, and strong government support, Dubai continues to demonstrate why it remains a leading choice for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events.

The emphasis on future readiness and the ability to transform challenges into opportunities helps build confidence among businesses, investors, and event organisers worldwide.

With travel demand rebounding strongly across the UAE, the outlook for Dubai’s tourism and business events sector remains positive, creating exciting opportunities for our industry in the years ahead.

Yesterday, our team joined members of .ae for TEG’s Annual General Meeting - reflecting on achievements, sharing updates...
05/06/2026

Yesterday, our team joined members of .ae for TEG’s Annual General Meeting - reflecting on achievements, sharing updates, and looking ahead to what comes next.

The AGM also marked an important leadership transition, welcoming our GM, Sumaira Isaacs .64 as TEG’s new President.

TEG exists to give UAE event professionals a unified voice across conferences, exhibitions, incentives, and live events and to drive collaboration and professional development across the sector. Sumaira brings to this role the kind of experience and commitment that the industry needs.

Congratulations, Sumaira! We look forward to what this next chapter holds - for TEG, for its members, Gulf Dunes and for the events industry in the UAE.

For years, Abu Dhabi has been investing in the things event organisers care about: connectivity, venues, hospitality, in...
27/05/2026

For years, Abu Dhabi has been investing in the things event organisers care about: connectivity, venues, hospitality, infrastructure, and strong support across the ecosystem.

But what’s interesting now is how expectations have changed.

A great venue is no longer enough. Organisers are looking for destinations that are easy to work with, deliver strong experiences for delegates, and can support increasingly complex event requirements. Abu Dhabi is ticking those boxes.

What also stands out is the shift beyond the meeting room. Delegates want experiences they’ll remember. Organisers want trusted local partners and destinations connected to industries driving global conversations.

And then there’s the question of impact. Events are no longer measured only by attendance numbers or economic return. More organisers are asking what legacy an event leaves behind and how sustainability shows up in practice. Abu Dhabi’s growing focus in this space signals a destination thinking long term.

A few specifics worth noting:

▪️ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Abu Dhabi is leaning into technologies like holographic presentations, VR experiences, and AI-powered networking tools to elevate the delegate experience.

▪️ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. The 63rd ICCA Congress, hosted in Abu Dhabi in 2024, became the first global event to achieve the Zero Food Waste to Landfill Event Standard certification. That sets a strong benchmark for what large-scale events can look like going forward.

▪️ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹. From desert experiences and falconry to authentic Emirati dining and easier access to attractions through the Abu Dhabi Pass, the destination gives organisers more ways to create programmes delegates truly remember.

At Gulf Dunes, we see this evolution firsthand. The opportunity ahead is significant. Abu Dhabi’s place as a leading global events destination isn’t a question of if, it’s a question of how fast the rest of the world acts on what those already in this region have known for years.

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱.This week at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, we were delighted to hold a ...
22/05/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱.

This week at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, we were delighted to hold a series of strategic meetings with our new partners, ZED INK, as we begin shaping bold new IP-driven experiences and MICE programmes for the region.

Zed Ink International brings exceptional global creative and production expertise, while Gulf Dunes contributes 30 years of regional experience, infrastructure, and trusted partnerships across the Middle East.

Built on shared ambition, creativity, and fresh thinking, this collaboration marks the start of something special, and we look forward to sharing more soon.

A highlight of the calendar for the events community, and one we were proud to be part of.Our conference division, GDPl...
19/05/2026

A highlight of the calendar for the events community, and one we were proud to be part of.

Our conference division, GDPlus was delighted to support Business Dubai Events in producing and managing this year’s Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony - an evening that recognised the remarkable contributions of Dubai’s Al Safeer Ambassadors in bringing international and regional business events to the city and championing the growth of homegrown conferences and congresses.

Our scope covered registrations, RSVP Service, onsite branding, onsite check-in, entertainment curation, technical production, and staffing, helping ensure a seamless experience for guests and award recipients.

With more than 47 Ambassadors recognised the evening was a genuine reflection of what happens when industry, academia, and government come together with a shared purpose. The Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme continues to be a meaningful driver of knowledge-led growth and economic diversification, fully aligned with the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.

Thank you to our partners Artes Events LLC, Sajilni and Dome Exhibitions for the collaboration that made it possible

Congratulations to all honourees, and thank you to the GDplus team and everyone who made the evening a success.



 

A great way to have spent yesterday morning - behind the scenes at the warehouse.As one of our trusted production partn...
15/05/2026

A great way to have spent yesterday morning - behind the scenes at the warehouse.

As one of our trusted production partners, MatrixAVE brings the technical backbone to so much of what Gulf Dunes delivers on the ground. Lighting, staging, artists, event materials - they handle it all, and today we got a proper look at the operation behind it.

Thank you to Rajesh W. PEREIRA and the rest of the team at MatrixAVE for opening the doors and walking us through it.

We truly value the partnership and look forward to creating many more exceptional experiences together.

Ras Al Khaimah has become one of the region’s most compelling MICE destinations. With dramatic mountains, desert landsca...
13/05/2026

Ras Al Khaimah has become one of the region’s most compelling MICE destinations. With dramatic mountains, desert landscapes, pristine coastline and authentic cultural experiences, it is an emirate where the surroundings do as much work as the programme itself.

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Getting here is straightforward for both international and regional delegates. Ras Al Khaimah sits just 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport, with smooth road connectivity across the UAE, making it an easy sell for short-haul incentive trips and regional conferences alike.

𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗘-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
The emirate combines modern event facilities with a growing portfolio of world-class hospitality brands, giving planners genuine flexibility at every budget level.

▪️ Wide selection of MICE-friendly resorts and hotels
▪️A convention centre with 2,700 sqm of flexible event space
▪️State-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities
▪️Strong hospitality standards

𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

▪️ Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zipline
▪️ Hiking and mountain exploration on the UAE’s highest peak
▪️ Bear Grylls Explorers Camp team-building experiences
▪️ Suwaidi Pearl Farm visits
▪️ Bedouin Oasis overnight stays
▪️ Traditional Emirati dining and storytelling evenings
▪️ Wellness and nature-focused experiences

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
RAK offers venues that go well beyond standard ballroom settings. Jazirah Al Hamra - the last standing pearling village in the Gulf - provides a setting unlike anything else in the region. Authentic Bedouin-inspired desert camps, heritage dining experiences, and opportunities to weave local traditions directly into event programmes give planners options that are genuinely distinctive.

For outdoor settings, the choices are equally impressive - private desert dinners under the stars, mountain venues overlooking Jebel Jais, beachfront receptions and scenic open-air spaces designed for networking and team activities.

Ready to plan your next event in Ras Al Khaimah? Get in touch with our team.

Abu Dhabi recorded 2.2 million MICE delegates in 2025. That’s a 40 per cent increase on the previous year. A delegate ba...
30/04/2026

Abu Dhabi recorded 2.2 million MICE delegates in 2025. That’s a 40 per cent increase on the previous year. A delegate base drawing from around the world. 6,600 events.

What sits behind the figures is just as important. A government that has embedded business events into its long-term economic strategy. A cultural offering - from Louvre Abu Dhabi to the newly opened Zayed National Museum , that gives delegates a compelling reason to arrive early or stay longer. And a venue infrastructure capable of handling events at any scale.

The growth spans the full spectrum of MICE. Major international gatherings including Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week sit alongside a growing calendar of conferences, corporate events and incentive programmes that are drawing delegates from across the globe.

2026 has every reason to continue where 2025 left off. And we are here for it!

Oman has been welcoming travellers for over 5,000 years andt hat legacy still shapes the experience today. Ancient forts...
22/04/2026

Oman has been welcoming travellers for over 5,000 years andt hat legacy still shapes the experience today. Ancient forts, restored watchtowers, living souqs, and a culture that is truly immersive. For MICE planners, this matters.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁

▪️ Easy international access: Positioned between Asia, Africa, and Europe, Oman offers strong connectivity through Muscat with direct links to major hubs.

▪️ Safety that builds confidence: Oman ranks among the world’s safest countries year on year, giving organisers and delegates added peace of mind.

▪️ Built-in wow factor: From the Hajar Mountains to Wahiba Sands and the Arabian Sea coastline, the scenery does half the event design for you.

▪️ Real cultural value: Historic forts, traditional souqs, and deep maritime heritage create experiences delegates actually remember.

▪️ Incentives people want to join: Desert adventures, dhow cruises, mountain escapes, coastal programmes. Plenty beyond the ballroom.

▪️ Sustainability focus: A strong commitment to environmental preservation makes Oman a smart choice for responsible events.

Planning a MICE programme in Oman? Get in touch with our team and let’s build something exceptional together.

A look back at IBTM World in Barcelona this November - a fantastic week of conversations, new connections, and big ideas...
09/12/2025

A look back at IBTM World in Barcelona this November - a fantastic week of conversations, new connections, and big ideas for the future.

Our CEO, Peter Payet, and GM, Sumaira Isaacs, met with with industry colleagues from across the globe, sharing how Gulf Dunes can help them create high-impact MICE experiences across the Middle East - backed by decades of operational expertise and destination knowledge.

A big thank you to all our partners and buyers for visiting us. It was an absolute pleasure connecting and exploring new opportunities for the year ahead.

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