Dubai Achieved a Record-Breaking 9.31 Million Visitors in Just Six Months
The tourist industry in Dubai has accomplished a significant milestone with an astounding 9.31 million worldwide overnight guests in the first half of 2024. With 8.55 million visits expected in 2023, the number of visitors during this period has experienced a notable increase of 9% over last year. Data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) shows a notable rise in visitor numbers. Dubai attracted 17.15 million foreign overnight guests overall in 2023, a year of astonishing expansion.
Thanks to the cooperative efforts of DET and its partners, Dubai’s visiting numbers have seen a startling increase. Their aim of making Dubai a top-notch location for business as well as recreation has paid off Dubai’s ongoing successes are evidence of its robust tourist policies and will to raise its world profile.
Dubai was recently recognized as the top global destination for an impressive third year in a row, according to the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The city’s ongoing success in the global tourism industry is further highlighted by this prestigious recognition. In addition, Dubai has been acknowledged as the top destination in the Middle East by the prestigious World Travel Awards. The accolades continue as Dubai International Airport and Mina Rashid have been honored as the region’s leading airport and cruise port, respectively. Considered as the best Exhibition and Convention Centre in the Middle East is the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The dynamic offers of Dubai’s accommodation industry help to increase the city’s attraction. The city saw a notable increase in its average hotel occupancy rate in the first half of 2024—which came to 78.7%. This is better than the rate of 77.7% last year, which was the same period. The hospitality industry in Dubai is growing significantly to meet the rising demand. The city will have 150,879 rooms overall by the end of June 2024, a considerable rise from the 148,689 rooms in June 2023.
Additionally, the number of hotel establishments has risen to 823, compared to 810 in the previous year.
In recent times, the city has witnessed the launch of several noteworthy hotels. These include The Lana, which marks the debut of the Dorchester Collection in the Middle East, SIRO One Za’abeel, the first hotel in Dubai with a strong emphasis on fitness, and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences. Dubai’s ever-expanding selection of accommodations now includes these new additions, providing a wide range of options to suit different tastes and budgets.
Dubai has not only grown its accommodation sector, but it has also expanded its cultural and entertainment offerings. Real Madrid World in Dubai Parks and Resorts opened in the first half of 2024 and is a fresh and fascinating attraction. Offering guests a distinctive and immersive experience, this theme park boldly displays the branding of the globally known Spanish football team. Using strategic alliances with worldwide companies, Dubai is extending its entertainment options.
As the much-awaited third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai is unveiled in July, Dubai’s gastronomic scene once more takes the front stage. Now covering 106 eateries instead of 90 in 2023, the list has broadened its choice of dining establishments. Of them, fifteen have gotten one star and four have been given two stars. Two well-known eateries that have gotten attention include Orfali Bros Bistro, which made the expanded list at No.64, and Trèsind Studio, which came No. 13 on the esteemed World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list.
With a startling 132 ship stops between Mina Rashid and Dubai Harbour, the city’s cruise industry saw notable expansion in the winter 2023/2024 season. Dubai is actively developing its alliances to help the Arabian Gulf to be known as a leading cruise destination. Established in March, one of these alliances is the Cruise Arabia one.
Dubai can show its constant commitment to sustainability using several projects like the Dubai Can program. This initiative has achieved amazing progress toward lower general water consumption and single-use plastic water bottle use. Emphasizing the city’s relentless dedication to environmental preservation, the Dubai Reef project is expected to grow to be the biggest marine reef development worldwide.
Emphasizing modern infrastructure and encouraging cooperative alliances, Issam Kazim, the CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), underlined the city’s ongoing efforts to improve its international profile.
Dubai is dedicated to preserving its status as a premier global destination, as it continues to make progress and attract visitors from all corners of the globe.
Dubai’s exceptional performance in the first half of 2024 underscores its effective tourism strategies and its position as a prominent global destination. Dubai’s exceptional accommodations, captivating attractions, and unwavering dedication to sustainability have positioned it for ongoing triumph in the months ahead.
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