Dubai launches Invite from Dubai programme to give residents exclusive hotel and attraction benefits
Dubai’s Invite from Dubai programme offers residents up to 45% off hotels, full-stay credits and attraction deals; register by Sept 30, 2026 and more.
Dubai Economy and Tourism has unveiled the Invite from Dubai programme, a city-wide initiative that allows residents to invite family and friends to visit and access a suite of exclusive tourism benefits. The programme, aimed at recognising residents as ambassadors for the city, runs for guest arrivals between July 20 and October 31, 2026, with many offers available through December 31, 2026. Residents from roughly 200 nationalities are eligible to participate and can register guests on the official platform by September 30, 2026.
Programme Details and Eligibility
Residents across Dubai’s large expatriate community may nominate visiting family and friends through the Invite from Dubai programme to unlock partner offers citywide. The scheme covers arrivals from July 20, 2026 to October 31, 2026, and offers remain redeemable until December 31, 2026, subject to partner terms. Eligible residents must complete online registration for their guests by September 30, 2026, and undergo a verification step administered in cooperation with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai.
Accommodation partners and booking benefits
Hotels participating in the programme are offering a mix of direct discounts and stay credits to invited guests, with discounts of up to 45 percent advertised for selected properties. Several major resorts and international brands have been named as partners, including W Dubai – Mina Seyahi; The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina; Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark; Meliá Desert Palm and ME Dubai by Meliá, along with IHG hotels across the city. In some cases, residents may receive hotel credits equal to the full cost of the guest stay, depending on the participating property and the booking window.
Entertainment, dining and mobility partners
The programme also extends competitive offers across leisure and dining partners to enhance visitor itineraries during their stay. Key attractions taking part include Aquaventure Waterpark and IMG Worlds of Adventure, alongside other waterfront and entertainment venues referenced by Dubai Economy and Tourism. Participating restaurants and cafés include Asia Asia, Ola, Pappas, The 305 and Lock, Stock & Barrel, while mobility and lifestyle benefits include a complimentary Careem Plus membership and discounts on Hala Taxi services via the Careem app.
Registration, verification and timelines
To qualify for benefits, hosts must register visiting guests on the programme’s official platform no later than September 30, 2026, even though guest arrivals must occur by October 31, 2026. After registration, arrival confirmation is completed through a unified verification process supported by the GDRFA, which validates guest status before offers are unlocked. Dubai Economy and Tourism has advised residents to follow the step‑by‑step instructions on the platform and to allow sufficient time for the verification checkpoint before attempting to redeem partner offers.
Benefit limits and redemption rules
The Invite from Dubai programme limits participation per resident to a maximum of three approved benefits over the life of the initiative, with only one benefit permitted per guest group. That means a resident can claim up to three separate offers—each tied to different groups of visitors—throughout the campaign period. Specific terms and conditions, including blackout dates, minimum stay requirements and booking windows, are set by each partner and must be observed at the time of redemption.
Strategic aims and official remarks
Dubai Economy and Tourism framed the initiative as recognition of the role residents play as informal promoters of the emirate’s tourism offering. Nour Al Jaziri, Assistant Vice President for MENA and Special Projects at Dubai Economy and Tourism, said the programme aims to celebrate residents’ cultural diversity and encourage them to share personal experiences that inspire travel to Dubai. Officials also positioned Invite from Dubai alongside national priorities such as the UAE’s Year of the Family, saying the programme supports Dubai’s broader ambition to consolidate its standing as a preferred city for living, working and visiting.
The programme’s design relies on public‑private collaboration, with Dubai Economy and Tourism coordinating with hospitality groups, attractions, mobility providers and the GDRFA to ensure a streamlined experience for hosts and visitors. Residents are being encouraged to check eligibility and partner terms in advance so they can plan guest visits that make the most of available discounts and credits.
Residents who plan to host visitors should prepare to register guests by September 30, 2026, and confirm arrivals by October 31, 2026 to access the full slate of offers. After verification, participating hotels, attractions and service providers will outline redemption steps and any additional requirements for using credits or discounts.