The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has launched A Dubai Invite, a programme that rewards UAE residents and citizens for bringing family and friends from abroad to the emirate this summer.
Residents whose guests arrive in Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026 can receive a package of benefits worth more than Dh3,000, covering hotel stays, dining, tourist attractions, and lifestyle offers. Participating brands include W Dubai Mina Seyahi, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, Meliá Desert Palm, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Careem, and Hala.
To take part, residents register their guests through an online nomination form before the visitor arrives. Arrivals are verified automatically, and the DET says reward emails will be sent within 72 hours of a verified arrival, with packages issued from August 2026. Rewards remain valid until December 31, 2026.
Each resident can nominate up to five visitors at a time and receive a maximum of three reward packages during the campaign. Each visitor can only be nominated once across the programme, meaning a later nomination of the same person by a different resident will not qualify.
The programme is open to UAE residents and citizens aged 18 or older with a valid Emirates ID. Visitors must not be UAE residents and must arrive on a tourist visa or through a visa-on-arrival arrangement by air, sea, or road. The programme does not cover visa arrangements.
