Discover Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai

About us
- Our departments
  Our corporate organisation
  Our people
  The people behind the brand
  Tourism projects
  Projects that enhance the Dubai visitor experience
Our services
- For customers and students
  Permits, classifications , Holiday Homes, tour guides
  For suppliers
  Information and registration for suppliers
Training and education
- For students
  Study tourism and shape Dubai's travel stories
  For UAE nationals
  Delivering local expertise
  For tour guides
  Take visitors on a journey
  For safari drivers
  Become an safari adventure guide
  International Travel Agents
  Become an expert of the Dubai offering
  Tourism and Hospitality
  Raising service standards for exceptional visitor experiences
Careers
Newsroom
- Press releases
  Official press releases from DET
  Official announcements
  The latest industry circulars and legislative news
  Research and insights
  The latest industry research and insights from DET
  Dubai Assured
  Full list of establishments that adhere to the official safety measures
Contact us
- Suggestions and complaints
  Send us a message and we will do our best to help
  Whistleblower support
  Report wrongdoing within the industry

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Welcoming the world to Dubai
Explore official resources and permits from the Department of Economy and Tourism to help you launch your business, event or tourism service in Dubai.

Classify a hotel
All hotels must apply for classification in order to operate in Dubai.
Apply for a holiday home permit
Apartments and villas must be registered and approved by DET before listing.
Apply for a tour guide permit
Become a licensed tour guide in Dubai by completing our online programme.
Apply for an event permit

OurMission

Growing the emirate of DubaiDepartment of Economy and Tourism
With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the world’s leading business hub and tourism destination, our mission is to increase the awareness of Dubai's offering among global audiences and attract inward investment and inbound tourism into the emirate.
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