Your loved ones get a Dubai holiday, and you get rewarded

Thinking of bringing your loved ones to Dubai? This could be the perfect excuse to finally book that long-awaited family visit while enjoying a few extra perks yourself. Dubai has launched a brand new initiative that rewards residents for bringing their friends and family to the emirate. Called A Dubai Invite, the programme lets eligible UAE residents unlock benefits worth more than Dhs3,000 when their nominated visitors arrive in Dubai before October 31, 2026.

From free hotel stays and attraction tickets to restaurant deals and ride discounts, there’s plenty up for grabs if you’ve been planning to show your loved ones around your adopted home.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What is A Dubai Invite?

Dubai is home to millions of people from around the world, and chances are there’s someone back home you’ve been hoping will come and visit.

The new A Dubai Invite campaign encourages residents to invite their loved ones to experience Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026. Once your guests arrive, you’ll receive a package of exclusive rewards that can be redeemed across hotels, restaurants, attractions and services.

How does it work?

The process is simple.

Step 1: Nominate your guests

Complete the nomination form with your guests’ details before they travel. You can nominate up to five visitors at a time, and if you have more people visiting, you can simply submit another entry.

Step 2: Welcome them to Dubai

Your nominated friends or family must arrive in Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026. Once they enter the emirate, their arrival is automatically verified.

Step 3: Receive your rewards

After your guests’ arrival has been confirmed, you’ll receive an email containing your benefits package and instructions on how to redeem your offers.

Most rewards can be used until December 31, 2026, unless otherwise stated.

Who is eligible?

To take part, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be a UAE resident or citizen aged 18 or older
  • Hold a valid Emirates ID
  • Nominate visitors who live outside the UAE
  • Your guests must either hold a valid tourist visa or be eligible for visa on arrival
  • Visitors must arrive in Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026
  • Guests can arrive by air, sea or road
  • Each resident can receive a maximum of three benefit packages

It’s also worth noting that each visitor can only be nominated once across the entire programme.

Also read: UAE expands visa-on-arrival to travellers from 6 more countries 

What information do you need?

Before completing the nomination, you’ll need the following details:

  • Your Emirates ID
  • Your date of birth
  • Your email address
  • Your guest’s expected arrival month
  • Your guest’s passport number
  • Your guest’s date of birth
  • Your guest’s nationality

What rewards can you unlock?

The exact package you receive will vary, but rewards include offers across hotels, attractions, restaurants and transport.

Hotels

Some of the offers include:

  • Free night’s stay at selected IHG properties
  • 45% off stays at Melia Desert Palm
  • 35% off rooms and more at ME Dubai by Meliá
  • Full credit back when staying at Destination Mina Seyahi

Attractions

Expect family-friendly deals including:

  • Free ticket to Aquaventure World
  • Free day out at IMG Worlds of Adventure
  • 50% off Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark

Dining

Foodies can enjoy plenty of buy one get one free offers, including:

  • Two for one at Papas
  • Two for one at The 305
  • Two for one main courses at Asia Asia
  • Two main courses for the price of one at Lock, Stock & Barrel

Services

Getting around Dubai is even easier with transport perks such as:

  • 20% off Careem Rides
  • 20% off Hala taxis booked through Careem
  • Savings on rides and additional perks with Careem Plus

When do you need to apply?

If you’re planning on inviting family or friends to Dubai this year, make sure they arrive on or before October 31, 2026 to qualify.

Once their arrival has been verified, you’ll receive your rewards by email and can start redeeming them before the offers expire at the end of the year.