Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and in time for World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April; Emirates has achieved a Certified Autism Center™ designation for all its Dubai Check In facilities – Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check In – Port Rashid, Emirates Cruise Check In – Dubai Harbour and Emirates City Check-In Ajman, in addition to the Emirates’ dedicated hub in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Following the successful certification of Atlantis Aquaventure in 2023, Atlantis Dubai proudly announces that Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal have also earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification marks the first resort destination in the Eastern Hemisphere to achieve this status; it reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences to guests with diverse needs and ensuring an inclusive environment.
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel proudly joins Dubai’s accessibility movement, achieving the notable milestone of becoming the first Jumeirah property to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) status, which awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This achievement underscores the hotel’s unwavering commitment to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all guests, as the CAC designation is reserved for organizations committed to delivering an elevated guest experience and fostering a welcoming environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests and their families.
Emaar Hospitality Group, becomes the first family of hotels in Dubai to achieve Certified Autism Center™ designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This significant milestone showcases Emaar Hospitality’s commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests, ensuring their services are accessible and accommodating to autistic and sensory sensitive individuals and their families. The Group’s dedication to accessibility aligns with Dubai’s city-wide initiative to establish itself as a Certified Autism Destination™.
Kidzapp is happy to announce its partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which offers the only internationally recognized industry-specific certification programs for travel, hospitality, and entertainment organizations worldwide.
With one in six people having a sensory disorder and a rising autism diagnosis rate in the region, the IBCCES and Kidzapp partnership aims to help venues to ensure autistic individuals, people of determination, and their families have more confidence visiting their facilities. A dedicated category on the Kidzapp app and website will allow families to search autism-certified venues as well as venues offering free entry for People of Determination, to find the experiences best suited for their needs.
The world’s largest waterpark continues to prioritise guest experience and enhance accessibility for autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors
Atlantis Aquaventure, the world’s largest waterpark, proudly announces that it has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification marks the first-ever for a waterpark in the Middle East and reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences to guests with diverse needs and ensuring an inclusive environment for all.
Dubai, UAE — December 15, 2022 — Dubai is taking steps to enhance the destination’s accessibility and inclusion for travelers from all over the world to the next level. The Dubai Economy and Tourism department is spearheading this movement with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to designate the first-ever Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) outside the United States. The first phase of this initiative means all Dubai attractions, hospitality and entertainment organizations will have access to specialized autism-specific training designed to enhance staff knowledge, understanding and strategies for communication, guest experience and safety to better serve and accommodate people of determination.
