The UAE’s business travel segment has expanded significantly over the past couple of years. It became the leading MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) destination in the Middle East.

For the past decade the United Arab Emirates invested significantly in the travel industry. Therefore, today the country offers a range of facilities for business tourism.

In the UAE you can find every leading global hotel chain, offering fascinating interiors, premium services and lavish spaces. There are more than 120,000 hotel rooms in Dubai alone. Most of the hotels have special business facilities, fully-fledged business centers as well as conference facilities; and even dedicated business floors.

Food and beverage in the UAE is another famous offering for tourism. The UAE has attracted cuisines from all over the world. The world’s leading restaurant chains are presented here.

The diversity of the 7 emirates of the UAE awaits you:

For many, if you think the Middle East you think about the UAE first. And when you think about the UAE, it’s Dubai. Dubai is an absolutely stunning destination that attracts tourists and expats worldwide. It is the first Middle Eastern city to make the UNESCO list of creative cities of design. The best hotels, finest restaurants, leading fashion designers, a diverse range of musicians, a multicultural environment – all you could find in Dubai. Dubai has retained its crown as the most popular destination for trade shows and exhibitions in the Middle East, with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) driving the emirate's popularity among international and regional trade visitors.

The UAE's capital Abu Dhabi has been dramatically developing for the past decade and has become one of the leading travel destinations worldwide. Launch of the Louvre Museum made it as well one of the top cultural hubs in the Middle East.

To the north of Dubai, Sharjah is the UAE's art and heritage center. Named the Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO, Sharjah has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the country.

Ras Al Khaimah is all about the beach. Offering magnificent landscapes, breathtaking coastlines and rich, terracotta desert planes, the emirate has firmly established itself as the UAE’s most authentic destination in the Middle East. Just 45 minutes from the busy metropolis of Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah offers an entirely unique experience from its neighbors.

Umm al-Quwain city also lies on the Arabian Gulf on a peninsula. The old town area features the UAQ National Museum, in a centuries-old fort. Nearby, Al Sinniyah Island sits in a protected lagoon and is a haven for seabirds.

Ajman is the smallest of the seven Emirates measuring about 259 square kilometers which is about 0.3 per cent of the UAE's mainland. Ajman has a few sandy beaches but is mainly characterized by the rugged Hajjar mountain range. One of the UAE’s top hotels is also located in Ajman.

Fujairah is an Emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, lying along the Gulf of Oman. It is known for its beaches and the mountains, which run through much of the emirate making the scenery very pleasant.