Quad Bike Dubai Ramadan Tips: Ride Times and Etiquette
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Quad Bike Dubai Ramadan Tips: Ride Times and Etiquette
Ramadan in Dubai slows the city's rhythm in a way that's both contemplative and quietly electric. The desert, already a place of big skies and soft silences, feels even more special. If you're planning a quad bike experience during this month, a few thoughtful choices about when to ride-and how to behave-will make your outing safer, smoother, and more respectful of local customs.
Choosing the right ride times
Before sunrise (pre-dawn to early morning): If you're an early riser, the window between suhoor (the pre-dawn meal) and sunrise is magic. Temperatures are gentler, the dunes are calm, and you'll likely have fewer crowds. This is also a considerate time if your guide is fasting; an early start lets everyone wrap up before the heat builds.
Late afternoon to sunset (golden hour): The couple of hours before Maghrib (sunset) offer soft light and cooler air. Be aware that as Maghrib approaches, your guide may wish to pause for prayer and to break the fast. Many operators plan a short stop at sunset so the team can drink water and eat dates. If you're fasting, consider packing a small iftar kit; some tours provide one.
Evenings and night rides (after iftar): Night rides are a Ramadan favorite. The sand holds a little warmth, the stars are out, and the vibe is relaxed. Operators often schedule post-iftar departures to give crews time to eat and pray. If you prefer a livelier camp with cultural activities and an iftar spread, choose a combined safari and quad biking package that starts after sunset.
Midday rides: Unless Ramadan falls in the cooler months, midday is the harshest time to be out-even more so if anyone in your group is fasting. If you do ride then, keep sessions short and rest often. For safety and comfort, most people opt for early or late slots.
Practical etiquette and cultural sensitivity
Dress with modesty in mind: You don't need special attire for Ramadan, but slightly more coverage is appreciated. Lightweight, breathable clothing that covers shoulders and knees works well. It also protects skin from sun and sand. Closed-toe shoes are essential; a neck buff and gloves make riding more comfortable.
Be discreet with food, drink, and smoking: Dubai is accommodating, but during daylight hours try not to eat, drink, or smoke conspicuously in front of those who are fasting-especially your guides. Use designated areas or your vehicle if you need water. Quad Bike Dubai Evening Tour – Cooler air, hotter action. After sunset, join the spirit of iftar; sharing dates and a simple “Ramadan Kareem” goes a long way.
Respect prayer times: You'll hear the call to prayer across the desert. If the team pauses for Maghrib or another prayer, let the engines rest and keep noise to a minimum. Avoid revving or blasting music while the adhan is playing.
Mind your manners with photos: Always ask before photographing people, especially when they're praying or breaking their fast. This is basic courtesy year-round, but it matters even more in Ramadan.
Keep affection low-key: Public displays of affection are generally discouraged in Dubai, and even more so during Ramadan.
Tip thoughtfully: Tipping is appreciated. Offer it discreetly, ideally at the end of the experience, and consider the extra effort staff make to host you while fasting.
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Safety and comfort for fasting and non-fasting riders
If you are fasting:
Favor early morning or post-iftar rides.
Choose shorter sessions; heat and dehydration can sneak up quickly.
If you ride near sunset, keep dates and water handy to break your fast on time, and tell your guide you may need a brief stop.
After iftar, give yourself a few minutes to settle before riding; a heavy meal can sap focus.
If you are not fasting:
Hydrate well but be considerate-don't offer food or water to fasting staff.
Pace yourself in the heat. Heat exhaustion is a risk even for experienced riders.
Share the shade.
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If the group pauses, leave covered seating for those who need it most.
Desert riding etiquette
Keep it controlled near camps and wildlife: Slow down around camps, camels, and any signs of wildlife. The desert is fragile; stay on established tracks when asked, and avoid cresting blind dunes at speed.
Don't litter: Pack out what you bring in, including tissue, bottles, and snack wrappers. Wind spreads trash fast in open dunes.
Sound and music: The desert is part of the experience. Keep music volume reasonable and avoid unnecessary engine revving, especially around prayer time or other groups.
Drones and noise: Flying drones requires permits in the UAE. If you have authorization, avoid flying over people, camps, or prayer areas, and never during the adhan.
Booking smart in Ramadan
Confirm adjusted schedules: Many operators compress daytime operations and expand evening ones in Ramadan. Check pick-up times, ride durations, and whether an iftar stop is included.
Allow extra travel time: Traffic can spike before sunset as people head to iftar and later around taraweeh prayers. Plan your transfers with a buffer.
Expect smaller crowds-and special touches: Ramadan often brings calmer camps, cultural performances tailored to the month, and occasional promotions. If you want a quieter, more reflective desert experience, this is your moment.
What to bring
Essentials: Valid ID, booking confirmation, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses or goggles, light scarf/buff, and a charged phone.
Comfort add-ons: Moisturizing lip balm, thin gloves, and a reusable bottle (confirm if your operator provides water).
Iftar kit: Dates, water, a light snack if you're riding near sunset.
Rules and age limits
Road vs. desert: Quad bikes are not permitted on public roads. Ride only with licensed operators in designated areas.
Age and supervision: Most operators set a minimum age (often 16+) for self-driving and offer tandem options for younger passengers. Helmets are standard; wear them.
Insurance and waivers: Check that your tour includes coverage for motorsports, and read the waiver. Quad Bike Dubai Gift Cards: Best Presents for Riders . If you're unsure, verify with your travel insurer that quad biking is included.
A final word
Riding a quad bike in Dubai during Ramadan isn't just about timing your throttle; it's about harmonizing with the month's quieter beat. Choose cool hours, give space for prayer, be gracious about food and drink, and ride with care for the desert itself. You'll come away with more than adrenaline-you'll have a memory that respects the place and the people who make the experience possible. Ramadan Kareem, and safe riding.
About List of communities in Dubai
This is a list of communities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai is mainly divided into 9 sectors which are then divided into 224 communities, which are listed below.[1]
Northwest - Sector 1
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Spice Souq in Deira
This sector develops on the northern coastal area of Dubai, on the north bank of Dubai Creek. It corresponds to the historic district of Deira and its artificial island. With a population of approximately 494,000 residents on an area of just under 125 km2, it is the most densely populated sector (density of approximately 3,950 inhabitants/km2).
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2022)
101
Nakhlat Deira
نخلة ديرة
99.6
2
111
Al Corniche
الكورنيش
0.6
2,670
112
Al Ras
الراس
0.3
8,143
113
Al Dhagaya
الضغاية
0.2
16,873
114
Al Buteen
البطين
0.1
3,081
115
Al Sabkha
السبخة
0.1
4,291
116
Ayal Nasir
عيال ناصر
0.2
20,139
117
Al Murar
المرر
0.4
40,456
118
Naif
نايف
0.7
53,403
119
Al Rega
الرقة
0.7
11318
121
Corniche Deira
كورنيش ديرة
0.9
15
122
Al Baraha
البراحة
1.0
26,115
123
Al Muteena
المطينة
1.1
49,276
124
Al Murqabat
المرقبات
1.5
73,879
125
Riggat Al Buteen
رقة البطين
0.8
7,687
126
Abu Hail
أبو هيل
1.3
18,116
127
Hor Al Anz
هورالعنز
1.8
85,080
128
Al Khabisi
الخبيصي
1.2
2,042
129
Port Saeed
بور سعيد
2.7
14,425
131
Al Hamriya Port
ميناء الحمرية
1.2
507
132
Al Waheda
الوحيدة
1.4
21,686
133
Hor Al Anz East
هور العنز شرق
1.4
22,143
134
Al Mamzar
الممزر
5.8
16,901
North - Sector 2
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The view of Dubai International Airport facing north to Sharjah.
This sector develops in the northern area of Dubai, on the border with the Emirate of Sharjah. Within its territory are some of Dubai's most populous neighborhoods and communities, including Muhaisnah, Mirdif, Al Nahda and Al Qusais. Dubai International Airport and Mushrif Public Park are also located in the sector.
Mirdif City CenterMushrif ParkMadina Mall - Al Qusais Industrial in its early stages
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2022)
213
Nad Shamma
ند شما
1.1
3,378
214
Al Garhoud
القرهود
4.0
20,168
215
Umm Ramool
أم رمول
3.6
3,119
216
Al Rashidiya
الراشدية
4.8
38,408
221
Dubai Airport
مطار دبي الدولي
14.2
121
226
Al Twar First
الطوار الأولى
2.6
14,403
227
Al Twar Second
الطوار الثانية
1.1
5,184
228
Al Twar Third
الطوار الثالثة
3.0
11,185
231
Al Nahda First
النهدة الأولى
1.7
32,757
232
Al Qusais
القصيص
2.7
48,378
233
Al Twar Fifth
الطوار الخامسة
1.8
12,851
234
Al Twar Fourth
الطوار الرابعة
2.3
7,513
241
Al Nahda Second
النهدة الثانية
2.2
64,458
242
Al Qusais Industrial First
القصيص الصناعية الأولى
1.4
10,813
243
Al Qusais Industrial Second
القصيص الصناعية الثانية
1.7
9,410
244
Muhaisnah Third
محيصنة الثالثة
1.8
6,865
245
Muhaisnah Fourth
محيصنة الرابعة
2.3
35,861
246
Al Qusais Industrial Third
القصيص الصناعية الثالثة
0.9
2,802
247
Al Qusais Industrial Fourth
القصيص الصناعية الرابعة
0.7
2,865
248
Al Qusais Industrial Fifth
القصيص الصناعية الخامسة
2.4
2,722
251
Mirdif
مردف
9.4
66,736
252
Mushrif
مشرف
10.5
70
261
Muhaisnah First
محيصنة الأولى
5.0
8,616
262
Al Mizhar First
المزهر الأولى
6.9
17,498
263
Al Mizhar Second
المزهر الثانية
4.3
11,967
264
Muhaisnah Second
محيصنة الثانية
5.6
148,832
265
Al Mizhar Fourth
المزهر الرابعة
3.6
15,514
266
Al Mizhar Third
المزهر الثالثة
2.4
5,820
267
Muhaisnah Fifth
محصينة الخامسة
2.7
2
268
Oud Al Muteena
عود المطينة
1.4
7,061
271
Wadi Alamardi
وادي العمردي
24.2
3,565
281
Al Khawaneej One
الخوانيج الأولى
16.4
13,634
282
Al Khawaneej Two
الخوانيج الثانية
12.7
5,507
283
Al Ayas
العياص
10.5
1,843
284
Al Ttay
الطي
3.3
10,659
West - Sector 3
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Historical neighbourhood of Al Bastakiya (Al Fahidi).
This sector develops along the central coastal area of Dubai, and on the southern bank of Dubai Creek and includes the localities of Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, and their immediate hinterland. It therefore includes the neighborhoods of Zabeel, the Financial District of Dubai made up of Trade Center 1 and Trade Center 2, and Downtown Dubai. Along the coast it includes the port area of Al Mina with Port Rashid to the north, and the new residential district of Dubai Marina to the south. All the artificial islands in front of the relevant section of coast are also part of the sector. It is the most populous sector of Dubai with a presence of over 1,200,000 residents (2021 data).
Bur Dubai from the view in Dubai CreekBurj Al ArabFinancial Center (Trade Center 1 & 2) and Downtown DubaiDubai Marina (2008)
The Meadows and Springs are some of the most child and pet friendly areas of Dubai. Boasting huge lakes, shops and schools it is a mesmerising location to live. It's a villa and townhouse community with areas(mainly The Meadows)being made up of villas and others(mainly The Springs) being made of townhouses. The area boasts a variety of shopping centers being The Meadows Town Center, Meadows Village and Springs Souk. Lakes are abundant here too, with Lakes such as Lake Mahari and Lake Austin. Pools are really common including ones in Springs 14 and 15. Meadows 9 has a tennis court and public transport has a range of stops nearThe Meadows/Springs, they're The Gardens and Sobha Reality metro stations.Buses stop on Al Asayel Street.
North Central - Sector 4
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary with the Dubai Skyline
This sector develops in the central-northern area of Dubai. It includes the Ras Al Khor area with its protected nature reserve and the territories east of that area. The new districts of Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek Harbor and the areas behind them of Nad Al Hammar, Al Warqaa and Wadi Alshabak therefore fall within it. It is the smallest of Dubai's sectors with an area of just 61.8 km2.
Dubai Festival City
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
412
Al Kheeran
الخيران
6.3
5,270
413
Ras Al Khor
رأس الخور
7.8
2
415
Al Khairan First
الخيران الأولى
7.3
2,086
416
Nad Al Hammar
ند الحمر
8.3
16,930
421
Al Warqaa First
الورقاء الأولى
2.4
26,405
422
Al Warqaa Second
الورقاء الثانية
3.6
11,323
423
Al Warqaa Third
الورقاء الثالثة
6.2
15,613
424
Al Warqaa Fourth
الورقاء الرابعة
5.1
14,308
425
Al Warqaa Fifth
الورقاء الخامسة
4.3
0
431
Al Athbah
العذبة
10.5
3
Southwest - Sector 5
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This sector develops along the southern coastal area of Dubai, from Marsa Dubai in the north, to the border with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the south. It includes the vast area of Jebel Ali with its port and its industrial zone, the artificial island of Palm Jebel Ali and the building Al Wajeha Al Bahriah (Dubai Waterfront), as well as the residential area of Dubai Investment Park and the development of Madinat Al Mataar, also called Dubai South, which hosted Expo 2020 and is home to the new Al Maktoum International Airport.
Palm Jebel Ali from Space (October 2021).Al Wasl Plaza of EXPO 2020.
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
501
Palm Jebel Ali
نخلة جبل علي
58.1
5
502
Al Wajeha Al Bahriah
الواجهة البحرية
124.7
4
511
Hessyan First
حصيان الاولى
23.8
3,341
512
Hessyan Second
حصيان الثانية
51.9
10,381
513
Saih Shuaib 1
سيح شعيب 1
41.6
16
516
Jebel Ali Industrial Third
جبل علي الصناعية الثالثة
30.0
0
518
Jebel Ali Industrial Second
جبل علي الصناعية الثانية
32.6
28,000
521
Madinat Al Mataar
مدينة المطار
141.8
4,150
531
Saih Shuaib 2
سيح شعيب 2
22.3
12,629
532
Saih Shuaib 3
سيح شعيب 3
16.0
4,684
533
Saih Shuaib 4
سيح شعيب 4
19.4
10,766
591
Jebel Ali First
جبل علي الأولى
21.3
77,363
592
Jebel Ali Second
جبل علي الثانية
5.1
1,008
593
Jebel Ali Third
جبل علي الثالثة
365.0
218
594
Mena Jebel Ali
ميناء جبل علي
34.8
9,467
597
Dubai Investment Park Second
مجمع دبي للاستثمار الثاني
18.8
80,118
598
Dubai Investment Park First
مجمع دبي للاستثمار الأول
17.2
63,094
599
Jebel Ali Industrial First
جبل علي الصناعية الأولى
22.1
198,228
Central - Sector 6
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Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 1.
This sector is located in the central area of the Emirate of Dubai. It is bordered, in broad terms, by Emirates Road (E 611) to the east, by Al Yalayis Street (D 57) to the south, by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E 311) and Al Khail Road (E 44) then, to the west and from Ras Al Khor Road (E 44) to the north. It includes, among other things: the vast industrial area of Ras Al Khor, the residential areas of Nad Al Sheba and Wadi Al Safa, with the Al Warsan area containing the residential complex of Dubai International City. The largest community in the sector is Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid (literally "Gardens of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid") which is also known as Mohammed Bin Rashid City, which contains prestigious residential complexes and luxury villas.
Meydan Racecourse in Nad Al Sheba.
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
611
Bu Kadra
بو كدرة
1.7
112
612
Ras Al Khor Industrial First
رأس الخور الصناعية الأولى
2.6
2,160
613
Ras Al Khor Industrial Second
رأس الخور الصناعية الثانية
4.2
1,833
614
Ras Al Khor Industrial Third
رأس الخور الصناعية الثالثة
5.4
22,247
615
Nad Al Sheba Second
ند الشبا الثانية
7.5
2,569
616
Nad Al Sheba Third
ند الشبا الثالثة
6.3
1,137
617
Nad Al Sheba Fourth
ند الشبا الرابعة
6.2
3,898
618
Nad Al Sheba First
ند الشبا الأولى
21.7
6,589
621
Warsan First
ورسان الاولى
8.4
108,176
622
Warsan Second
ورسان الثانية
8.6
1,409
624
Warsan Fourth
ورسان الرابعة
7.9
10,104
626
Nad Hessa
ند حصة
9.8
40,819
631
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
حدائق الشيخ محمد بن راشد
38.7
3,356
643
Wadi Al Safa 2
وادي الصفا 2
10.5
10,890
645
Wadi Al Safa 3
وادي الصفا 3
30.2
10,270
646
Wadi Al Safa 4
وادي الصفا 4
6.9
167
648
Wadi Al Safa 5
وادي الصفا 5
16.3
20,479
664
Wadi Al Safa 6
وادي الصفا 6
7.8
18,856
665
Wadi Al Safa 7
وادي الصفا 7
8.4
8,957
671
Al Barsha South First
البرشاء جنوب الاولى
5.9
14,500
672
Al Barsha South Second
البرشاء جنوب الثانية
4.8
7,239
673
Al Barsha South Third
البرشاء جنوب الثالثة
3.7
8,573
674
Al Hebiah First
الحبيه الاول
4.2
11,155
675
Al Hebiah Second
الحبيه الثانية
3.3
781
676
Al Hebiah Third
الحبيه الثالثة
4.3
7,238
677
Al Hebiah Sixth
الحبيه السادسة
3.3
2,455
681
Al Barsha South Fourth
البرشاء جنوب الرابعة
6.8
29,087
682
Al Hebiah Fourth
الحبيه الرابعة
9.1
21,609
683
Al Hebiah Fifth
الحبيه الخامسة
8.1
10,302
684
Al Barsha South Fifth
البرشاء جنوب الخامسة
3.0
7,809
685
Me'aisem First
معيصم الأول
16.4
18,484
686
Me'aisem Second
معيصم الثانية
10.4
13
Northeast - Sector 7
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Mosque in Al Awir
This sector is located in the north-eastern part of the Emirate of Dubai and is bordered to the north and east by the Emirate of Sharjah. The external border is marked to the north by the Maleha Road and to the east by the Nazwa Road, while the internal borders with the other sectors are marked to the north-west by the Emirates Road, and to the south-west by the Al Awir Road (E 44) which however in that stretch is called Dubai-Hatta Road.
The Sector is part of the Dubai Non-Urban Area and contains sparsely populated communities, such as Al Awir, Lehbab, Al Meryal and Nazwah, and mostly desert and virtually uninhabited areas such as Al Wohoosh and Enkhali. For these reasons the sector is the least populated with a presence of just over 15,000 residents (2021 data).
Al Nazwah Desert.
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
711
Al Awir First
العوير الأولى
39.7
4,488
721
Al Awir Second
العوير الثانية
52.4
5,874
724
Enkhali
نخلي
49.0
2
727
Al Wohoosh
الوحوش
25.4
48
731
Lehbab First
لهباب الأولى
33.8
3,389
735
Al Meryal
المريال
15.5
769
736
Nazwah
نزوه
13.1
575
East - Sector 8
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The town of Hatta.
This sector is located in the central-eastern area of the Emirate of Dubai and borders to the east with the Emirate of Sharjah and to the south with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The external border to the east and south coincides with the similar borders of the Desert Conservation Reserve of Dubai, which occupies much of the southern surface of the Sector. The Sector also includes the community of Hatta which constitutes an exclave of Dubai located in the Ḥajar Mountains. The land is part of the Dubai Non-Urban Area
The Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
811
Warsan 3
ورسان الثالثة
10.4
12,613
812
Al Rowaiyah First
الرويه الأولى
11.5
3,263
813
Al Rowaiyah Second
الرويه الثانية
7.5
0
814
Al Rowaiyah Third
الرويه الثالثة
60.0
4,897
821
Mereiyeel
مرييل
30.7
424
824
Umm Al Daman
أم الدمن
35.2
299
826
Le Hemaira
الحميرا
36.4
56
831
Lehbab Second
لهباب الثانية
63.2
1,601
835
Umm Al Mo'meneen
أم المؤمنين
32.7
169
841
Margham
مرغم
152.6
1,217
845
Al Maha
المها
41.7
205
847
Umm Eselay
أم السلي
35.2
216
851
Remah
رماح
82.9
195
857
Margab
مرقب
34.6
666
861
Yaraah
يراح
76.5
100
891
Hatta
حتا
128.8
14,985
South - Sector 9
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Camel Milk from Camelicious produced in Umm Nahad
This sector is located in the central and southern area of the Emirate of Dubai of which it occupies a large part. It is bordered to the south and west by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The territory is part of the Dubai Non-Urban Area consisting largely of desert territories, aquifer areas, gas extraction areas, conservation areas and agricultural settlements. Within it is the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, which is the largest reserve in the Emirates, with its famous Qudra Lakes. The Sector is the largest of Dubai's sectors with a surface area of approximately 1,664 km2, but the least densely populated, with fewer than 18,000 residents (density of approximately 10.8 inhabitants/km2).
The Sevens Stadium in Al MarmoomDubai camel market in Al LesailySunset on the E14 road bordering Abu Dhabi at Al Faqa
Community Code
Community Name
Arabic Name
Area
(km2)
Population
(2021)
911
Madinat Hind 1
مدينة هند 1
14.1
8
912
Madinat Hind 2
مدينة هند 2
8.5
2
913
Madinat Hind 3
مدينة هند 3
15.3
3,623
914
Madinat Hind 4
مدينة هند 4
60.4
3,136
915
Al Yufrah 1
اليفره 1
17.5
403
917
Al Marmoom
المرموم
27.3
141
919
Al Yufrah 2
اليفره 2
11.8
3
921
Al Yalayis 1
الياليس 1
17.8
1,679
922
Al Yalayis 2
الياليس 2
14.3
3,685
923
Al Yalayis 3
الياليس 3
12.3
4
924
Al Yalayis 4
الياليس 4
13.2
8
925
Al Yalayis 5
الياليس 5
25.2
88
931
Al Lesaily
الليسيلي
112.7
2,950
941
Grayteesah
قريطيسه
91.8
58
945
Al Fagaa
الفقع
140.5
442
951
Saih Al Salam
سيح السلم
88.7
615
956
Al Hathmah
الحثمة
82.3
37
961
Madinat Latifa
مدينة لطيفة
170.7
684
967
Ghadeer Barashy
غدير براشي
70.9
33
971
Saih Al Dahal
سيح الدحل
190.2
3
975
Al O'shoosh
العشوش
58.9
3
978
Saih Shua'alah
سيح شعيله
69.5
3
981
Mugatrah
مقطره
139.9
347
987
Al Layan 1
الليان 1
28.3
0
988
Al Layan 2
الليان 2
37.0
0
991
Hefair
حفير
143.6
0
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"Population Bulletin" (PDF). Dubai Statistics Center, Government of Dubai. 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
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About Destination marketing organization
Organization promoting tourism to increase number of visitors
A destination marketing organization (DMO) is an organisation which promotes a location as an attractive travel destination. DMOs are also known as tourist boards, tourism authorities or Convention and Visitors Bureaus.[1] They primarily exist to provide information to leisure travelers. Additionally, where a suitable infrastructure exists, they encourage event organizers to choose their location for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, collectively abbreviated as MICE.[1][2]
DMOs are generally tied to the local government infrastructure, often with supporting funds being generated by specific taxes, such as hotel taxes, membership fees, and sometimes government subsidies.[1] However, in many cases, the observed decline in tourism following cutbacks to public-sector expenditures has motivated the tourism industry to create a private sector coalition in order to provide the functions of a DMO.[3][4]
With the arrival of the internet more and more Destination Management Companies adopted the term "visit" and added it as a prefix to their city or country name. The phenomenon started in America in 1995 / 1996 and spread over the world with major organizations like the London Tourist Board adopting the concept after the turn of the century.[5][6]
DMOs seek to build a destination image to promote their destinations.[7] For any given travel situation, consumers are spoilt by choice of available destinations, and the images held of destination play a critical role in purchase decisions. Destination image therefore plays a major role in the competitiveness of travel destinations.[8][9][10][11][12]
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^Beck, Jeffrey A. (10 July 2009). "Managing destination marketing organizations, by R. C. Ford & W. C. Peeper". Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management. 18 (6): 635–638. doi:10.1080/19368620903025063. ISBN 9780615163284. ISSN 1936-8623. OCLC 191909567. S2CID 168111543.
^"Destination funding models: Can DMOs seek financial stability from their governments?". Destination Think. Destination Think! Professional Services Inc. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
^"Destination funding models: Can DMOs seek financial stability from their governments?". Destination Think. 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
^"Visit London, new name of the London Tourist Board since april 2003".
^"History of the Visit London website by Global Visit List".
^Pike, Steven; Page, Stephen (2014). "Destination marketing organizations and destination marketing: A narrative analysis of the literature" (PDF). Tourism Management. 41: 202–227. doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2013.09.009. hdl:2299/20103. S2CID 154532664.
^Chon, Kaye (1990). "The role of destination image in tourism: A review and discussion". The Tourist Review. 45 (2): 2–9. doi:10.1108/eb058040. S2CID 56073443.
^Pike, Steven (2002). "Destination image analysis: A review of 142 papers from 1973-2000" (PDF). Tourism Management. 23 (5): 541–549. doi:10.1016/S0261-5177(02)00005-5.
^Tasci, Aslie; Gartner, William; Cavusgil, S (2007). "Conceptualization and operationalization of destination image". Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. 31 (2): 194–223. doi:10.1177/1096348006297290. S2CID 154488851.
^Stepchenkova, S; Mills, J (2010). "Destination image: A meta-analysis of 2000-2007 research". Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management. 19 (6): 575–609. doi:10.1080/19368623.2010.493071. S2CID 167894329.
^Pike, Steven (2016). Destination Marketing Essentials (Second ed.). Oxford: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-91290-8.
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About Corporate travel management
"Corporate Travel Management" redirects here. For the company of that name, see Corporate Travel Management (company).
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Corporate travel management is the function of managing a company’s strategic approach to travel (travel policy), the negotiations with all vendors, day-to-day operation of the corporate travel program, traveler safety and security, credit-card management and travel and expenses ('T&E') data management.
CTM should not be confused with the work of a traditional travel agency. While agencies provide the day-to-day travel services to corporate clients, they are the implementing arm of what the corporation has negotiated and put forth in policy. In other words, CTM decides on the class of service which employees are allowed to fly, negotiates corporate fares/rates with airlines and hotels and determines how corporate credit cards are to be used. The agency on the other hand makes the actual reservation within the parameters given by the corporation.
For many companies, T&E costs represent the second highest controllable annual expense, exceeded only by salary and benefits, and are commonly higher than IT or real estate costs. T&E costs are not only limited to travel (airline, rail, hotel, car rental, ferry/boat, etc.) but include all costs incurred during travel such as staff and client meals, taxi fares, gratuities, client gifts, supplies (office supplies and services), etc. Furthermore, this area often includes meeting management, traveler safety and security as well as credit card and overall travel data management.
The management of these costs is usually handled by the Corporate Travel Manager, a function which may be part of the Finance, HR, Procurement or Administrative Services Department.
Effective corporate travel management goes beyond mere cost control; it plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention. Travel policies tailored to the needs of the workforce can significantly improve job satisfaction by reducing travel-related stress and ensuring that employees feel valued and cared for during their travels. Moreover, advanced analytics and travel data management enable corporations to make informed decisions that can lead to more strategic travel planning and potential savings.
As businesses become increasingly global, the ability to manage travel effectively becomes a competitive advantage, allowing companies to nurture important client relationships and facilitate essential face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world.
Global Consolidations
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Many companies, especially large multinationals (MNC), opt for global consolidation of their travel procurement. In other words, they may choose to put their entire purchasing of travel arrangements in the hands of one Travel Management Company (TMC). This is almost always done with a global Request for Proposal (RFP), through which the company will invite major TMCs to participate in the RFP. The process and the selection of the TMC could take several months. Once the company has chosen its TMC, the handling of their travel arrangements will be handled by the selected TMC throughout the world. There could, of course, be exceptions in certain countries.
The advantages of a global consolidation lie in the game of numbers: the company will be able to bring to the table the advantage of global numbers when negotiating with suppliers. These negotiations could include airlines, hotel chains, individual hotels (for specific reasons), car-rental companies, etc. The main goal of going the route of global consolidation is to create savings in the company's T&E budget. [citation needed]
Travel Management Companies
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Main article: Travel management company
The implementation of corporate travel management is often delegated to Travel Management Companies (TMC). A TMC will manage an organization's corporate or business travel program. They will often provide an online booking tool,[1] mobile application, program management and consulting teams, executive travel services, meetings and events support, reporting functionality, and potentially others. These companies have historically used Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to book travel for their clients though these systems no longer provide complete content so these gaps need to be filled by additional aggregated, non-GDS, content.[2] This allows the travel consultant to compare different itineraries and costs by displaying availability in real-time, allowing users to access fares for air tickets, hotel rooms and rental cars simultaneously.[3]
Travel Management Lite
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Travel Management Lite, is a lightweight version of a Corporate Travel Management solution, generally used by SMEs and growth companies who don't require extensive or bespoke solutions offered by TMCs. The main advantage to a Lite solution is to enhance real-time transparency in travel spending across the company, and provides access to mobile and web apps needed to book and manage a company's travel. This allows business travelers, assistants, and travel managers to book more efficiently, and have faster access to support, than were they to use different leisure booking sites or offline travel agents.[4]
Ground Transportation Management
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A large part of corporate transportation management covers Ground Transportation Management (GTM), which is provided by business travel agencies and business-to-business software vendors for corporate clients to consolidate and streamline the management of their ground transportation suppliers primarily to optimize travel costs, scheduling and organization.[5]
In the corporate travel management system, GTM companies play a role of aggregator or virtual hubs for all ground transportation-related services. They act as mediators using databases, global distribution systems (GDS) and various industry-related platforms such as taxi and ridesharing companies,[6] corporate fleets, public transportation and other alternatives to find optimal journeys for the travel users.[7][8]
However, in the 21st century, GTMs' activity is not limited to a database search or benchmark pricing comparisons for transportation needs but encompasses a wide spectrum of business categories including travel assistance, accounting, expenditure management and travel analysis, among others.[5]
Similar to the other types of transportation management companies, the quality of the company software and its integration with the cloud remain critical for coordination of transportation flow through scaling of different vendors and services to the needs of corporate clients.
Examples of companies in this category are Gett, AMEX GBT, Amadeus with those in business spend management such as Coupa, Expensify, and ExpenseOut.
Like most of the companies related to tourism and travel economy, the GMT business sector has been hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions in many countries around the world.[7][9] However, with the vaccinations running in many countries, the GTM sector has shown some signs of recovery.[10][11]
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^"The comeback of corporate travel: How should companies be planning?". McKinsey & company.
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