Dubai launches city-level tourism membership programme and integrates visa entry point

On 5 November 2026, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announced the launch of an invitation-only tourism membership programme for repeat visitors, Dubai Access Club, jointly developed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and the Dubai Digital Authority. The programme is a city-level tourism membership programme and also connects tourism visa applications to the Visit Dubai platform. Reports state that specific membership eligibility, the invitation mechanism and benefits have not yet been announced. The programme is currently at the announcement stage, with no information on an implementation timetable or phased arrangements.