New Delhi, July 22 -- Dubai is offering residents benefits worth more than Rs.79,000 (Dh 3,000) for inviting friends and family from overseas to visit the emirate, according to Gulf News. The rewards include hotel stays, dining offers, attraction tickets and lifestyle experiences, and are available until 31 December 2026.

Called the "A Dubai Initiative", the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched a new city ambassador programme that rewards UAE residents and citizens for encouraging friends and relatives living abroad to visit Dubai.

Residents whose guests arrive between 20 July and 31 October 2026 can unlock rewards worth more than Dh 3,000 (around Rs.79,000). These include complimentary hotel stays, dining experien...