Dubai received 9.31 million international visitors from January to June 2024, up 9% from 8.55 million tourists in the first half of 2023, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism..
Following a historic achievement in 2023, when the city welcomed 17.15 million international visitors overnight, Dubai continued to maintain its strong tourism momentum. Growth in the first six months of this year puts the city on track for record performance in 2024. Under the leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. , and thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Department of Tourism and Trade Marketing… Stakeholders, the increase in international visits is in line with the ambitious goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda. D33 To enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global business and leisure destination.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council said: “Under the leadership of His Highness’ strategic vision. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s tourism sector continues to showcase With its strong growth potential and attractive propositions for global travelers, His Highness added that Dubai, through its sustainable growth, is setting new standards for cities around the world, in line with the objective of the Dubai Economic Agenda. D33 It aims to strengthen Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most prominent urban economies. His Highness urged all industry players to expand partnerships with key markets, explore new opportunities and work to enhance the value of Dubai’s offerings by creating rich and memorable experiences..
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed added: “Dubai’s strong tourism growth in the first half of 2024 is proof of the city’s ability to enhance productive partnerships between the public and private sectors and build extensive networks of cooperation every year, Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a pioneer.” “Its reputation in the world of tourism and as an international destination is growing, to maintain this successful path and increase the contribution of the tourism sector to Dubai’s GDP by providing our infrastructure and exceptional services to visitors, we aim to set new standards and records in 2024.
Global awards and industry events
The increase in international visits in the first half of 2024 is the result of city-wide strategies established in the main pillars of tourism, created and implemented in collaboration with public and private sector actors. In addition to growth demonstrated through performance, these efforts have also gained international recognition. Dubai started 2024 on a positive note as it was voted the world’s No. 1 destination for the third consecutive year in the website’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Tripadvisor in January, becoming the first city to achieve this special honor. The first half of the year also saw Dubai named the top destination in the Middle East by the World Travel Awards, with Dubai International Airport and Port Rashid named the top Middle East airport and cruise port for 2024 respectively..
His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “The significant increase in the number of visits in the first half of 2024 reflects the vision and leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and it matches… Agenda D33 To make Dubai the best city in the world to visit, live and work. This strong performance, supported by global recognition, demonstrates the ambition and resilience that drive Dubai’s tourism and wider economy. “Our success stems from our diversified market approach, strong public-private partnerships, liberal visa policies and alternative growth paths. All of these are catalysts for the continued growth of leisure and business visits, along with increasing levels of investment and global talent flows. To the future Looking ahead, we are committed to sustaining and building on this path, leveraging various source markets to improve tourism’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP.“.
