Are you planning a trip to Dubai to visit your family or friends who are already there? As part of the Dubai Invite Programme 2026, you may be entitled to redeem more than AED 3,000 worth of benefits with your host, such as hotel nights, dining discounts, transportation vouchers and attraction passes, which your host will most likely be able to enjoy with you during your visit.
From 20 July to 31 October 2026, the rewards will be automatically added to your host’s account within 72 hours once you’ve been verified. No paperwork is required on your part, but passport number, date of birth, and nationality are required for the nomination.
Read this guide to learn about all you need to know about the Dubai Invite Programme 2026: who is eligible, what it could bring to your visit, the various hotels, attractions and restaurants involved.
What Is the Dubai Invite Programme 2026?
The Dubai Invite Programme 2026 is an initiative operated by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DEDT) which acknowledges and rewards Dubai residents for hosting guests in Dubai. Before going on a trip, someone in Dubai nominates you by providing you with a benefits package of more than AED 3,000 when you arrive in Dubai within the nomination period. You will use the reward during your visit, and many of the rewards are hotel stays, meals, and attraction tickets, so you will surely get to enjoy them during your visit.
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Who Can Be Invited to Dubai?
Candidates must be able to travel to Dubai from outside the UAE on a valid tourist visa or obtain a Dubai visa on arrival and arrive by air, sea or road between 20 July and 31 October 2026, to be eligible for the programme. Your visa is not arranged or provided by the programme. Children may also be nominated with a parent or guardian or with the consent of the parent or guardian.
How to Register for the Dubai Invite Programme 2026?
Registering for the Dubai Invite Programme takes a few simple steps. An online nomination form needs to be filled out by the host (a UAE resident or a citizen). The host should have a valid Emirates ID. To access the nomination form, you can click here.
The first step will be an eligibility check. Here, details such as Emirates ID number, date of birth, gender, and email address will be filled. To nominate the guest, the guest’s details will be filled, and finally the confirmation. The confirmation will be sent to you via email. Once your arrival is confirmed, the nominee and the nominator both will get benefits within 72 hours and your full packages will be unlocked.
Benefits UAE Residents Can Unlock When Their Guests Visit
Upon verification of arrival, a host receives his/her full reward package in an email within 72 hours, but official reward packages are being sent from August 2026 onwards. Benefits include:
- A stay at any of the hotels in Dubai for a discount or free of charge.
- Reduced admission to visit big attractions and theme parks or free tickets.
- Two-for-one dining deals and bill discounts at favorite restaurants
- Free rides on Careem or Hala taxis while riding around the city.
An email from your host that you receive upon confirmation of your arrival includes details about benefits and how to redeem the offers.
Featured Hotel Offers Included in the Programme
For those who have booked with their host to fully enjoy their time in Dubai, some hotel packages have caught the eye with their offers under Dubai Invite Programme 2026, from credit-back offers to discounted packages. These are some featured hotel offers:
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Melia Desert Palm: Save 45% on all rooms, suites and villas, plus AED100 spa credit and AED100 F&B credit per stay.
ME Dubai by Meliá: 35% off the BEST AVAILABLE RATE, Free Room Upgrade, Free Kids (under 12), 35% off all-day dining, In-room dining, Spa & laundry
Destination Mina Seyahi (Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, or The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi): Full credit back on your room spend, to use across a variety of restaurants and spa experiences
IHG Hotels & Resorts: Stay two nights and pay for three in some of their eligible rooms and suites and 25–30% off the restaurants at participating venues
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Attractions, Restaurants and Other Participating Brands
The Dubai Invite Programme 2026 also works with many of Dubai’s attractions, eateries and transport providers to help make your trip more affordable. These include:
Attractions:
Aquaventure World: Special package ticket includes a 105-ride and slide waterpark, beach access, full-day access on Palm Jumeirah and a Dolphin Discovery presentation
IMG Worlds of Adventure: A free full-day general admission ticket to Dubai’s biggest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, which features 22 rides with Marvel and Cartoon Network characters, 38 dining outlets and 25 retail stores.
Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark: 50% discount on tickets to enter the park’s 16 water attractions such as the Boomerango slide, Parallel Pursuit, Aqua Twist, a lazy river, a wave pool and a FlowRider Triple surf simulator.
Restaurants:
- The 305: This South Florida-based restaurant chain serving dishes such as the Diablo burger and lobster roll now has a 305 – two-for-one main course deal.
- Asia Asia (Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah): two-for-one main courses on a Far Eastern menu
- Lock, Stock & Barrel (JBR The Walk, Business Bay, Barsha Heights): Two-for-one main courses, with buffalo chicken wings, Texas BBQ beef burgers and truffle curly fries
- Papas Cucina Italiana: Two-for-one main courses.
- ULA: Two-for-one main courses with a Mediterranean flair at Palm Jumeirah
- Signor Sassi: Eating at this Lake Como-styled Italian restaurant at St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah Mall, offers a 30% discount on the cost of the meal, saving customers AED100 on every visit.
- SushiSamba Dubai: enjoy Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine at AED100 off, while enjoying Gulf views from the 51st floor of The Palm Tower.
- Joe’s Backyard (Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse or Dubai Festival City): spend AED 400, save AED 100
- Isola: If you want to enjoy dishes from the south for AED400, you can save AED100 when dining at Jumeirah Islands overlooking the lake at Isola.
- Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori: Get a 100% discount on spending AED400 with Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori in Galleria Mall.
- Delizie Caffè Gourmet: Housed in Dubai Harbour, this restaurant offers Arabian Gulf sightings and offers a save of AED 100 on a spend of AED 400.
- Ammos: Ammos is a Greek restaurant in Rixos Premium Dubai (JBR) offering two brunch packages (Friday Thalassa brunch and Saturday Greek Summer’s Brunch).
Transport:
- Careem Rides: 20% off five journeys (maximum discount of AED20 per trip)
- Hala Taxis with Careem: 20% off eight journeys (maximum saving of AED8 per trip)
- Careem Plus: a three-month Plus membership with 10% off taxis, 30% off Careem Bikes, and discounts on dining, groceries and home services
Eligibility Rules and Important Conditions to Know
The following are the key factors that determine your eligibility as a visitor: Visa status and travel dates. Must have a valid tourist visa or visa on arrival and arrive in Dubai by air, sea or road between 20 July and 31 October 2026. The programme does not cover or organise your visa.
Nominations are accepted once only throughout the programme; if someone has already nominated you, then a second nomination will not be accepted. Rewards will remain active, except for offers that have standard blackout periods in accordance with each offer’s terms and conditions, so be sure to review the specific terms and conditions of each offer.
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Information Needed Before Submitting a Nomination
The nomination form requires some of your personal information. Information needed includes:
- Your Emirates ID
- Your date of birth
- Your email address
- Your guests’ expected arrival month
- Your guests’ passport number
- Your guests’ date of birth
- Your guests’ nationality
If you have any doubts or need to enquire about this programme, you can reach out either by calling or WhatsApp at +971 600 55 55 55, or email at info@dubaidet.ae. The calling service is available from 08:00 – 20:00, and the email service is open 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dubai Invite Programme 2026?
Over AED 3,000 worth of rewards are unlocked once you’ve been verified as a visitor and are nominated by your host in this initiative.
Who is eligible to join the Dubai Invite Programme 2026?
Non-UAE residents who are travelling to Dubai on a valid tourist visa or visa on arrival, nominated by a UAE resident who is 18 years and older with an Emirates ID.
Does the Dubai Invite Programme include a free tourist visa?
No, visas aren’t included. It is your responsibility to secure tourist visas (or visa on arrival) yourself.
How many visitors can I nominate for the Dubai Invite Programme?
The hosts can invite up to five visitors at a time.
When will I receive my Dubai Invite Programme benefits?
If your guest has been confirmed as arriving, they should receive your package within 72 hours; they will start getting packages from August 2026 onwards.
How long are the Dubai Invite Programme rewards valid?
In effect until 31 December 2026, unless standard blackout dates apply to particular offers.
Is the Dubai Invite Programme free to join?
Yes, Dubai Invite Programme 2026 is absolutely free.
Are the rewards transferable to someone else?
Rewards are not listed as transferable, and rewards are given directly to the resident who nominated the person they verified.
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