Helal Al Marri, the director general of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, on Tuesday said the emirate could reopen for tourists from early July. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. International visitors will be able to enter Dubai from July 7 by following several new procedures.Before departure, tourists must fill out a health declaration form and sign a statement agreeing to bear all costs of quarantine and treatment should they fall ill with the virus. But it comes at a challenging time: air travel remains at multi-decade lows, many would-be travelers fear catching the virus, and the Gulf region's infamous summer temperatures are hitting scorching levels of 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. "We of course still are very confident, optimistic in a growth surge, and of course we've made sure that during this period of time... Dubai remains top of mind." However, the current pandemic hit the airline hard. Dubai has started preparations to restart its tourism and hospitality sector with a focus on restoring global industry confidence while giving top priority to the health and safety of both residents and guests.Following the government's decision to ensure a phased reopening of tourism and other sectors, Dubai Tourism and its stakeholders discussed the blueprint for post-pandemic steps and strategies to support the revival of the tourism industry, which is a mainstay of Dubai's well-diversified economy.Participants, representing aviation and hospitality partners of Dubai Tourism in a virtual meeting, welcomed the government's proactive policies and examined joint initiatives to ensure the industry's gradual return to normalcy.The meeting also discussed global efforts to minimise the transmission of Covid-19 and measures to ensure adherence to strict guidelines while providing opportunities to revive domestic market demand.According to the 2019 Index Hotel Markets Report, the Expo is expected to generate $44 billion in revenue from tourism across the GCC.In 2019, Dubai saw some 7,200 new room keys added, with 3,200 of these in the fourth quarter alone. Dubai will reopen its doors to tourists on July 7th.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai opened its doors to tourists Tuesday after nearly four months of closed borders and grounded flights, the latest in the desert city's efforts to revive an economy slammed by the coronavirus pandemic and deflated oil prices. 22/06/2020 189 .

If you’re planning to visit the Emirate during one of the hottest months of the year — don’t expect things to go as they did pre-coronavirus. macro_action: article, If you’re planning to visit the Emirate during one of the hottest months of the year — don’t expect things to go as they did pre-coronavirus. See which countries are including on the B and C lists, plus all other information on Cyprus reopening for tourism. Its latest rendition, "Ready When You Are," is a showcase of Dubai's most famous attractions and adrenaline-filled activities announcing that tourists are welcome once again. That means visitors to Dubai can't make the 90-minute drive to see the iconic Grand Mosque or the Louvre Abu Dhabi. DestinAsian was established in 2001. All rights reserved. Dubai is Reopening to Tourists on July 7. "We have been making sure that the public and visitors' health and safety is of utmost importance." Tourism accounts for 11.5% of Dubai's gross domestic product. Visitors from nearby Caribbean islands Curacao and Bonaire were permitted to enter …