Sardinia eyes UAE tourism market with three-times weekly flight operating from Dubai next month

Sardinia eyes UAE tourism market with three-times weekly flight operating from Dubai next month

Sardinia highlights 'eco-tourism' credentials and off-season tourism, as it showcases its sustainable tourism approach, as well as the ‘hidden gems’ people can experience at the holiday hotspot

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: From 1 to 4 May 2023, Sardinia will land at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to take part in the great tourism marketplace of the Middle East, the renowned Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The territory, nine local operators and Sardinian institutions - represented by Giovanni Chessa, Councillor for Tourism, Handicrafts, and Trade of the Sardinian Region - will welcome the visitors to their 200m² stand (EU 1880), which, through its settings, will story tell the destination's culture, traditions and essence.

With ATM, Sardinia awakens interest and aims to further strengthen the flow of tourists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE): the destination, in fact, will be connected with three weekly frequencies from 22 June 2023. Operated by FlyDubai, the direct Dubai to Cagliari route, Sardinia’s regional capital, will fly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with return fares starting from 2,600 AED. Coupled with this, UAE citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days visa-free. With the goal of building tiers between the two countries, Sardinia offers a raft of