According to Mastercard’s Global Cities Index Report, Abu Dhabi has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world and holds the number one spot in the Middle East.

Despite describing Abu Dhabi as a corporate-driven market, Dsouza noted how the emirate has successfully diversified its tourism industry, developing Saadiyat Island into a cultural hub, and promoting itself as an adventurous leisure hotspot with Yas Island being a major attraction.

While traditions are a key part of culture in the UAE capital, the city is evolving into an ever-contrasting destination.

ABU DHABI IS WELL-ESTABLISHED ON THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MAP AS A HAVEN FOR CORPORATE TRAVELLERS, AND NOW,

WITH A METICULOUSLY PLANNED STRATEGY, HEAVY INVESTMENTS IN THE SECTOR, ASTONISHING DEVELOPMENTS AND NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ATTRACTIONS,

IN A DESTINATION WHERE AUTHENTIC ARABIC HOSPITALITY MEETS MODERNITY AND WHERE BUSINESS BLENDS WITH PLEASURE, IT IS NO SURPRISE THAT

KEVORK DELDELIAN has been selected as general manager and regional director at The H Dubai. An industry veteran with over