Al Qasba attracts visitors at Arabian Travel Market 2008

The trade exhibition that begun on May 6 will continue until today (May 9) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Al Qasba is currently exhibiting at stand number 520- Hall # 2 of the Sharjah grand stand.

Having evolved into a fantastic family destination replete with year round events to suit all nationalities and age groups, Al Qasba maintains a wide portfolio of cultural, tourism and entertainment events lined up with its recent re-branding.

At the ATM, the destination that is hailed as the ultimate cultural and leisure destination of the region, will bring forth to visitors its cultural roots and aims to enhance its position as the premier entertainment and family destination.

With a complete theme promoting the “Be Part of It” experience, this year Al Qasba focuses the various offerings and experiences a visitor will live through at Al Qasba from dining, to a soothing Abra ride; and from an unforgettable little adventure soaring on the Eye of the Emirates, the highest observatory wheel in the region - to cultural learning through the different exhibitions, performances and festivals held regularly at the location.

“The Arabian travel Market has evolved into the most important travel and tourism affairs in the region and it brings together a strong cross section of travel suppliers, making it a truly multi-segmented travel event, rich in diversity. This enables us to talk directly to our target audiences including tour operators, residents and tourists from various nationalities and age groups,” said Marwan Al Sarkal, CEO of Al Qasba Development Authority. “By participating in such events, we aim to promote Al Qasba as the ultimate tourist and entertainment destination at both national and regional levels,” he said.

Through this participation at ATM, the Al Qasba Development Authority aims to maintain and establish relationships with the tour operators and the hotels in around the UAE.

With a target market of the hospitality industry in the UAE as well as tourists from around the globe. Al Qasba’s impressive portfolio of previous events as well as impending ones are attracting a great deal of interest from visitors.

The Arabian Travel Market, has become one of the key arenas for organisations to unlock their business potential within the Middle East and Pan Arab Region.

Participating in this multi-segmented travel event that brings together a strong cross section of travel suppliers, Al Qasba is making the most of the four day event with its large and outstanding stall exhibiting its chief features, and promoting this location as the ultimate tourism, leisure, cultural and family destination of the region.

Since its recent revamp in 2005 Al Qasba has fast caught on as the premier destination of the region. With its convenient location, beautiful architecture, and the tranquil waterfront environment family-friendly destination Al Qasba has evolved into a perfect community location to the UAE residents and visitors.

It has proved to be a meeting place for all families who wish to experience high-class and modern entertainment, cultural and leisure attractions, which are original and based on traditional Arabian values.