Dubai Invite is giving residents another reason to welcome family and friends to the city this season. If you’ve been planning a visit from loved ones, Dubai’s latest initiative lets you unlock more than AED 3,000 worth of hotel stays, dining offers and attraction experiences simply by inviting eligible visitors to the emirate.
Launched by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the programme runs from July 20 to October 31, 2026, encouraging residents to share the best of the city while enjoying a collection of exclusive lifestyle perks. Whether you’re planning a family reunion or catching up with friends from abroad, the campaign adds even more value to their trip.
How Dubai Invite works and who can take part
Taking part is simple. UAE nationals and residents aged 18 and above with a valid Emirates ID can nominate family members or friends through the official Dubai Invite online form by entering their details and expected arrival date. Residents can nominate as many visitors as they like, although only five nominations can be submitted at one time.
To qualify, visitors must be non-UAE residents travelling to Dubai on a valid tourist visa or be eligible for a visa on arrival. They must arrive in Dubai between July 20 and October 31, 2026, and can enter by air, sea or road.
Once the visitor arrives, DET will automatically verify the trip through authorised government systems. Eligible residents will then receive an email containing their reward package and instructions on how to redeem the offers. Most benefits can be used until December 31, 2026, unless otherwise stated.
Registration closes on September 30, 2026, and residents can receive a maximum of three reward packages during the campaign. Visitors are responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights, visas, accommodation and other travel expenses.
The hotel, dining and lifestyle deals you can unlock
The rewards include a selection of exclusive offers across some of Dubai’s hotels and leisure destinations, making it the perfect excuse to enjoy a staycation or spend quality time with visiting loved ones.
Among the participating hotels, Meliá Desert Palm is offering 45 per cent off rooms, suites and villas, along with an AED 100 spa credit per person and an AED 100 food and beverage credit per stay.
Guests staying at ME Dubai by Meliá can enjoy 35 per cent off the best available room rate, a complimentary room upgrade, free stays for children under 12, plus 35 per cent off dining, spa treatments, laundry services and in-room dining.
Those booking Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi or The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi will receive resort credit equal to the amount spent on their room, which can be used across selected restaurants and spa experiences.
Meanwhile, participating IHG Hotels are offering a third night free when guests book two nights, alongside dining discounts of up to 30 per cent at selected restaurants.
As participating hotels, attractions and offers are subject to availability and may change during the campaign, it is worth checking the latest benefits before making plans. For residents looking to make every visit feel a little more special, Dubai Invite offers an easy way to enjoy some of the city’s best hospitality experiences together.
