The Impact of Virtual Reality on Cultural Tourism and Heritage Preservation in the United Arab Emirates
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Source of Publication
Proceedings of the 29th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2025)
Publication Date
9-9-2025
Abstract
This study explores the potential of virtual reality (VR) to enhance cultural tourism and support heritage preservation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the UAE diversifies its economy and modernizes, cultural tourism plays a crucial role in preserving and showcasing its rich heritage. The integration of VR in museums offers immersive experiences that can engage visitors, foster deeper understanding of Emirati culture, and make cultural sites more accessible. The study investigates how VR can transform cultural tourism by assessing its impact on visitor perceptions of Emirati culture and examining the challenges of implementing VR technology in cultural institutions. The findings aim to provide insights into the potential of VR to promote cultural preservation and contribute to the UAE’s broader tourism goals.
DOI Link
ISBN
[9781950492855]
ISSN
Publisher
International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics
First Page
51
Last Page
56
Disciplines
Computer Sciences | Tourism and Travel
Keywords
Cultural Tourism, Emirati Culture, Heritage Preservation, Immersive Experiences, Museums, Technology Integration, Tourism Development, UAE, Virtual Reality
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Recommended Citation
Almarzooqi, Hessa K. and Elsayary, Areej, "The Impact of Virtual Reality on Cultural Tourism and Heritage Preservation in the United Arab Emirates" (2025). All Works. 7713.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7713
Indexed in Scopus
yes
Open Access
no