The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is welcoming a recent decision by Canada to lower its travel advisory.
As previously reported, the Canadian government has eased its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (as well as for Jordan) as regional tensions subside.
In the early days of the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran, the UAE (which Dubai belongs to) was placed under an Orange (Level 3) advisory before being escalated to Red (Level 4), with Canadians advised to avoid all travel.
Now, Global Affairs Canada has lowered the advisory to Yellow (Level 2), meaning travellers should exercise a high degree of caution.
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“Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back Canadian visitors to the city,” reads a statement issued by the DET on Thursday (July 2)
Dubai International (DXB) has also remained operational. Emirates is currently operating 97 per cent of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 73 countries, noted the DET.
New & next
Meanwhile, Dubai’s visitor offering continued to evolve.
Recent additions include the 20,000sqm Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark, the transformed Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, and the upgraded Khor Al Mamzar Beach, which now features a floating walkway, a 24-hour night beach and 5.5km of walking, running and cycling tracks.
Further major additions are expected throughout 2026, including the first Dubai properties from Six Senses, Gran Meliá and Kimpton, alongside the UAE’s first Baccarat Hotel and Residences.
Dubai will also welcome the global travel industry for Arabian Travel Market later this year (September 14-17), bringing destinations, tourism businesses and industry leaders together for one of the city’s major international business events.
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“Recent announcements reflect the positive progress we are seeing across the region. Over the past few months, we recognize that many visitors have been waiting for clarity before making their travel plans,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), in a statement.
“For us in Dubai, the safety of our residents and visitors has remained, and will always be, our highest priority. Hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and transport networks have continued to operate, underpinned by close coordination across the public and private sectors.”
“With connectivity continuing to strengthen and a full calendar of events, exhibitions and new openings ahead, we look forward to welcoming Canadians to discover, or rediscover, the warm hospitality and experiences our city is known for. Dubai is moving forward with confidence, and we are grateful for the continued trust and support of our partners and visitors.”
Emirates summer offer
Emirates currently connects Canada and Dubai with daily flights from Toronto and Montreal.
As an added incentive, travellers from Canada have the option to add a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, with up to two nights included when booking through Emirates before July 12, for stays valid until Sept. 30.
Guests staying at Atlantis, The Palm or Atlantis, The Royal can also unlock resort credit equivalent to the value of their newly introduced Emirates travel insurance premium, redeemable across dining, wellness, and entertainment at both resorts, for stays until Sept. 30.
Air Canada, meanwhile, recently extended the suspension of its Dubai service until October 24, 2026.
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