Visit My Dubai

Objectives and Requirements

We had a clear vision for the Visit My Dubai website. Some of the key elements were:

• Create a one-stop online platform that offers extensive information about Dubai’s attractions, accommodations, events, and more.
• Design a visually appealing and intuitive website that caters to a diverse global audience.
• Ensure the website aligns seamlessly with Dubai’s branding guidelines without compromising a welcoming and friendly vibe.
• Develop a high-performing website that loads quickly and provides an excellent user experience on various devices.

 

Designing an Engaging User Experience

The success of Visit My Dubai began with a deep understanding of the diverse needs of its users:

• Extensive research helped to understand the preferences of tourists, ensuring that the website’s design reflected their needs.
• A bespoke showreel on the homepage has enriched the user experience for the visitors.
• Ample whitespace helps enhance content readability and focus users’ attention on vital elements.
• The website is optimised for swift loading, especially for prospective mobile users, by leveraging tools like Google PageSpeed Insights.
• The website featured visually appealing and strategically placed call-to-action buttons, contributing to a 10% increase in registrations.
• Every aspect of the website design maintained consistency in fonts, colours, spacing, and design elements, fostering user trust.
• Collaborative efforts with the Dubai Tourism Board ensured the design resonated with their brand and project vision.
• We created a visually appealing website with thoughtful choices of typography and colour palettes aligned with Dubai’s core values.

The project team and the Dubai Tourism Board actively engaged in regular reviews and refinements to ensure the achievement of design objectives.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Here are some results-driven strategies incorporated by Sweans to enhance the website’s visibility:

• We crafted unique, concise, informative title tags and meta descriptions to improve search engine rankings.
• Swift loading times were achieved through various measures, adhering to Google’s page experience update.
• Alt texts were optimised for images, adhering to Google’s guidelines and enhancing accessibility and searchability.

Google Maps API

We implemented Mapbox API, a compelling alternative to Google Maps. We made this innovative choice to offer our visitors an enhanced and interactive mapping experience. Mapbox brings a fresh perspective to our website with its sleek design and user-friendly interface. As users navigate our various attractions, hotels, and dining options, Mapbox provides accurate and detailed maps, making it easier for tourists to plan their itineraries and get a comprehensive view of the city. The customisation options offered by Mapbox allow us to tailor the maps to suit our needs, enhancing the overall user experience. With its dynamic features and versatility, Mapbox has become an indispensable tool for us, ensuring visitors can explore this vibrant city with ease and confidence.

• With Mapbox’s cutting-edge mapping technology, we created highly customisable and visually stunning maps that cater to diverse business needs.
• Sweans has leveraged Mapbox’s geocoding capabilities to provide precise location data, ensuring users can find what they are seeking.
• Mapbox Directions offers users efficient and accurate routing, making navigation a breeze for individuals and businesses.
• Our versatile developers have seamlessly incorporated Mapbox’s geospatial analytics, enabling clients to gain valuable insights from their location data, leading to quick decision-making.
• Mapbox’s real-time mapping features, we entrust businesses with the ability to track assets and monitor operations in real-time.

Mapbox’s diverse suite of tools and services enhances engagement and user satisfaction to create immersive and interactive location-based experiences. With Mapbox, businesses can open the full potential of location-based data, delivering unparalleled value to their customers and stakeholders.

Website Training

Visit My Dubai’s success was ensured through comprehensive training:

• Dubai Tourism Board staff were provided with training materials, enabling them to manage the website effectively.
• A suite of guides and training videos on WordPress to maintain design consistency.
• We focused on content management strategies, including creating engaging and informative articles, updating event listings, and optimising SEO for improved search engine visibility.
• A dedicated training module covered topics like website navigation, ensuring mobile responsiveness and user-friendly interface design principles.
• Dubai Tourism Board staff underwent training on best practices for website security, including how to protect against cyber threats and keep the website’s software up to date.

Launch

The launch of Visit My Dubai marked the culmination of deep discovery and execution. The website received positive feedback from users as a sign of effortless registration of events and quick information gathering. Users praised the crisp, transparent, and welcoming content, enhancing the website’s reputation.

Results

The creation of Visit My Dubai is a testament to the well-planned design, and development that can result in a world-class tourism website. By prioritising user experience, accessibility, and search engine optimisation, the Dubai Tourism Board has showcased the wonders of Dubai but also set a benchmark for tourism websites worldwide. Visit My Dubai website inspires travellers and web developers, demonstrating the power of collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in web design and development.