Dubai has launched A Dubai Invite, a new initiative from Visit Dubai that turns residents into the city’s own ambassadors. If you live in Dubai and have family or friends abroad you’d like to host, this programme rewards you for bringing them here. Nominate your visitors before they arrive and, once they land, you could unlock a bundle of hotel, dining, attraction and transport perks worth more than AED 3,000.
- What is A Dubai Invite?
- Who can take part?
- What information do you need to nominate someone?
- How to nominate your visitors
- What rewards can you claim?
- Key dates for A Dubai Invite
- Things to keep in mind
- Want your guests to explore living in Dubai too?
- Key Takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Dubai Invite?
A Dubai Invite is a Visit Dubai programme that invites residents to bring their loved ones to the city they call home and unlock exclusive benefits from Dubai’s best hotels, restaurants and attractions.
The initiative is run by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Residents nominate visitors travelling from outside the UAE, and once the guest’s arrival is verified, the host receives a digital rewards bundle covering hospitality, entertainment, dining and transport.
Who can take part?
- Hosts must be UAE citizens or residents aged 18 or above, holding a valid Emirates ID.
- Nominated guests must be non-UAE residents entering on a valid tourist visa, or eligible for visa-on-arrival entry.
- Guests can arrive by air, land or sea, any time between 20 July and 31 October 2026.
- Guests remain responsible for arranging and paying for their own visa, flights and accommodation.
- Each visitor can be nominated only once across the entire campaign.
What information do you need to nominate someone?
You will need to submit a short set of details about yourself and your guest through the official nomination form.
From the host:
- Emirates ID
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Email address
From each guest:
- Full name
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Relationship to the host
- Expected month of arrival
How to nominate your visitors
Go to the official nomination page: Visit Dubai
- Register or log in, then enter your Emirates ID, date of birth, and email address.
- Add your guest’s details. You can register up to five visitors arriving at the same time in a single submission, and add further nominations later.
- Submit your nomination. There is nothing more to do from here: Dubai’s border-control systems automatically verify your guest’s arrival against the passport number you provided.
- Once the arrival is verified, you’ll receive your rewards bundle by email, typically within 72 hours.
What rewards can you claim?
Each verified nomination unlocks a digital rewards bundle worth more than AED 3,000, spread across four categories: hotels, attractions, dining and transport.
| Category | Partner | Offer |
| Hotels | IHG Hotels & Resorts | Complimentary night stays at selected properties |
| Hotels | Meliá Desert Palm | Up to 45% off room rates |
| Hotels | ME Dubai by Meliá | 35% off best available rate, free room upgrades, free stays for children under 12, and 35% off spa and dining |
| Hotels | Mina Seyahi resorts (W Dubai, The Westin, Le Méridien) | 100% of the room rate credited back to spend on resort facilities and restaurants |
| Attractions | Aquaventure Waterpark | One complimentary day pass |
| Attractions | IMG Worlds of Adventure | One free full-day ticket |
| Attractions | Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark | 50% off entry tickets |
| Dining | Asia Asia, Lock, Stock & Barrel, Papas, The 305 | Buy-one-get-one-free main course |
| Dining | Other participating restaurants | AED 100 discount vouchers |
| Transport | Careem rides | 20% off five journeys, capped at AED 20 per trip |
| Transport | Hala taxis | 20% off eight bookings via the Careem app, capped at AED 8 per trip |
| Transport | Careem Plus | Free three-month subscription, waiving delivery fees on grocery and food orders |
Note: each resident can receive a maximum of three reward packages across the whole campaign, no matter how many guests they nominate.
Key dates for A Dubai Invite
| Milestone | Date |
| Guest arrival window | 20 July – 31 October 2026 |
| Nomination deadline | 30 September 2026 (guests can still arrive up to 31 October) |
| Rewards issued | By email, within 72 hours of the guest’s verified arrival |
| Reward validity | Usable until 31 December 2026, unless a partner offer states otherwise |
Things to keep in mind
- Registration is free, but the programme does not cover visa fees, flights or your own hotel booking.
- Standard blackout dates and partner terms and conditions may apply.
- Guests can redeem their vouchers directly using the instructions sent by email, with no extra paperwork required.
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Key Takeaways
- A Dubai Invite lets UAE residents nominate friends and family abroad to visit, and claim rewards worth more than AED 3,000 once the guest arrives.
- Hosts must be 18 or over with a valid Emirates ID; guests must arrive between 20 July and 31 October 2026 on a valid tourist visa or visa on arrival.
- Nominations are submitted through visitdubai.com/en/invite/nomination, with arrival verified automatically through government systems.
- Rewards cover hotels, attractions, dining and transport, and each resident can claim a maximum of three reward packages.
- Registration closes 30 September 2026; rewards can be used until 31 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any UAE citizen or resident aged 18 or above with a valid Emirates ID can nominate visiting friends or family.
You can register up to five visitors arriving at the same time in a single nomination, and submit further nominations afterwards. However, each resident can receive a maximum of three reward packages across the whole campaign.
Nominations close on 30 September 2026, though nominated guests can still arrive in Dubai up to 31 October 2026 to qualify.
No. A Dubai Invite covers lifestyle rewards such as hotel stays, dining and attraction offers. Guests remain responsible for their own visa, flights and accommodation.
No. A Dubai Invite covers lifestyle rewards such as hotel stays, dining and attraction offers. Guests remain responsible for their own visa, flights and accommodation.
No. Each visitor can only be nominated once for the duration of the campaign.
