Dubai fulfils 9-year-old cancer patient's wish to visit the city

When nine-year-old Adele Shestovskaya was asked where in the world she wanted to visit the most, she had just one answer: Dubai.

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The Finnish child, who is battling kidney cancer, had long admired the city’s awe-inspiring skyline and sun-soaked beaches on social media. But she had a dream to experience it in person.

Her wish did not go unnoticed. Under the directives and close follow-up of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the emirate's officials organised an unforgettable visit for Adele and her family.

The trip was overseen by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreign-ers Affairs in Dubai, who mobilised a dedicated team to welcome the family and ensure every detail of their stay was thoughtfully arranged.

From the moment they arrived at Dubai International Airport, the experience was carefully crafted.

Adele and her family were greeted by GDRFA officers and Dubai's travel mascots, “Salem” and “Salama,” figures designed to make immigration processes smoother and more engaging for young travellers.