Tourism and Hospitality

Dubai Sets a New Tourism Record for the Third Year in a Row with 19.59 Million Visitor

Dubai’s tourism sector delivered a historic performance in 2025, achieving a new record for the third consecutive year in international visitor numbers. The emirate welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024, according to data from Dubai’s Department

February 10, 2026

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Tourism in the UAE: A Strategic Pillar Driving 15% of National GDP

In a clear indication of the structural transformation taking place in the UAE economy, the Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, revealed that the contribution of the tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP reached approximately AED 291 billion—around

January 7, 2026

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Dubai Continues Tourism Growth in 2025

Dubai has continued to record strong growth rates in the international tourism sector, as the emirate welcomed around 12.54 million international visitors during the first eight months of 2025, marking an increase of 5.1% compared to the same period last year. This

October 24, 2025

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Exciting Growth in Dubai’s Hospitality Sector

At the start of the new year, Dubai recorded a milestone in its hospitality and tourism sector, with hotel occupancy rates climbing above 81% during the first half of 2025, marking strong growth of nearly 4.5% compared to the same period last

September 8, 2025

Tourism and Hospitality

Where Did Dubai’s Visitors Come From in the First Half of 2025?

Once again, Dubai proves its position as an unmatched global tourism destination. During the first half of 2025, the city welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world, clearly highlighting its growing appeal, cultural diversity, advanced infrastructure, and world-class services. In

August 5, 2025

Tourism and Hospitality·Travel

Dubai Welcomes 8.68 Million Visitors in First Five Months of 2025, Tourism on the Rise

Dubai continues to solidify its position as a top global travel destination, welcoming 8.68 million international visitors between January and May 2025 — a 7% increase from the same period in 2024, according to the latest Tourism Performance Report by the Dubai

June 25, 2025

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Dubai Welcomes 7.2 Million Visitors in First 4 Months of 2025, Up 7% from 2024

The latest statistics released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism revealed that the number of visitors to the emirate reached 7.2 million international visitors during the first four months of 2025, representing a growth rate of approximately 7% compared to

June 12, 2025

Tourism and Hospitality·Travel

Dubai Airport Hits 92.3M Passengers in 2024, Eyes 100M by 2027

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has reached an all-time high in passenger traffic, recording 92.3 million passengers in 2024, marking a 6.1% increase compared to 2023. This milestone surpasses the airport’s previous record of 89.1 million passengers set in 2018, as reported by

January 30, 2025

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330K travelers have used the Smart Corridor at Dubai Airport.

Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, Assistant Director General of the Air Ports Affairs Sector at Dubai Residency and Foreigners Affairs, revealed that the number of users of the Smart Corridor, introduced by Dubai International Airport, has reached 330,000 travelers to date. Al-Shanqeeti noted

July 31, 2024

Tourism and Hospitality

101% Increase in the number of Chinese tourists to Dubai in 4 months

Dubai has seen a significant increase in the number of Chinese tourists in the first four months of 2024, welcoming around 290,000 visitors from China. This is a 101 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to head of

July 25, 2024

Tourism and Hospitality

Increase in new hotel rooms in Dubai over the next 5 years

Dubai is witnessing unprecedented growth in its hotel sector, with an expected addition of 31,800 new hotel rooms over the next five years. This significant expansion reflects the ongoing efforts to boost the tourism sector and accommodate the increasing number of visitors

July 12, 2024

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