Dubai brought in 18.72 million worldwide over night visitors in 2024, marking a 9% boost from the previous year’s 17.15 million, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourist (DET). The statement on Sunday highlights the emirate’s ongoing development as a worldwide travel center.
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum associated the rise in visitors to the federal government’s tactical preparation and strong collaborations in between the general public and economic sectors. “Through tactical development, facilities advancement, skill acquisition, and market diversity, we will continue to boost Dubai’s competitiveness, bring in more worldwide visitors, and boost tourist’s function as a crucial chauffeur of financial development,” he stated.
DET Director-General Helal Saeed Almarri explained the record-breaking efficiency as a testimony to Dubai’s long-lasting financial diversity method. The tourist boom has likewise substantially affected the hospitality market, with hotel tenancy reaching 78.2% and overall space nights scheduled increasing to 43.03 million.
Dubai has actually placed itself as a premier worldwide location through massive facilities tasks, a growing occasions calendar, and a concentrate on high-end and organization tourist. The city has actually likewise profited from its tactical place in between Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it a favored transit and destination.
As Dubai continues to broaden its tourist offerings, authorities intend to preserve this upward trajectory, additional strengthening the emirate’s status as a worldwide leader in hospitality and travel.