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According to the data released by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) (PDF, 81 KB), spending of international visitors in the UAE amounted to about AED 48.7 billion during 2020, as opposed to AED 143.1 billion in 2019; attributing the decrease of 66 per cent to the COVID-19 pandemic.

India and Saudi Arabia topped international markets for inbound arrivals to the UAE in 2020, with a share of 14 per cent each, followed by:

• China with 7 per cent
• Oman with 6 per cent
• United Kingdom with 5 per cent and
• the rest of the world with 53 per cent.

The spending of domestic visitors in the UAE reached AED 23.8 billion in 2020, compared to AED 41.5 billion in 2019, a decrease of 42.7 per cent.

Saudi Arabia topped the international market for outbound departures from the UAE, with a share of 30 per cent, followed by:

• the United Kingdom 17 per cent
• Oman 14 per cent
• Azerbaijan 6 per cent
• France 5 per cent and
• the rest of the world with 28 per cent.

The total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP amounted to AED 71.6 billion in 2020 (5.4 per cent of the GDP), as opposed to AED 180.4 billion in 2019 (11.6 of the GDP).

The number of total direct and indirect jobs in the travel and tourism sector was 574,300 being 9.4 per cent of total employment in 2020, as opposed to 749,200 jobs, being 11.2 per cent of total employment in 2019. There was a decline of 23.3 per cent in the number of jobs in 2020.

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Tourism Performance Report January - September 2023

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Dubai welcomes 12.40M overnight visitors in Jan- Sep 2023, with the highest number of international guests from India at 1.8M.

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In just a few decades, Dubai has transformed itself from a desert backwater into one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world. And now, the city is aiming to become the most visited tourist destination on the planet, with a new tourism strategy that is targeting 25 million visitors by 2025.

To achieve this goal, the city is investing heavily in infrastructure, hotels, tourist attractions, and shopping malls.

The city has already taken steps to improve its infrastructure and visitor experience.

The extension to the Red Line of the Dubai Metro has made it possible for visitors to reach new areas of Dubai that were previously difficult to reach by public transport.

Dubai is constantly evolving, and there are always new attractions to see and experience.

One of the latest additions to the city is Ain Dubai , which is the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. For those who want to get a bird’s-eye view of the city, this is a must-see attraction. The View at the Palm also offers stunning panoramic views.

The Museum of the Future is a one-of-a-kind institution that explores the latest technological innovations, while Madame Tussauds Dubai brings iconic celebrities to life with lifelike wax figures.

These new attractions are sure to wow visitors and continue to put Dubai on the map as a must-see destination.

The city is home to some of the most luxurious and opulent hotels in the world, and new properties are being built all the time. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis the Royal, and W Dubai Mina Seyahi are just three of the hotels that opened in 2022.

These developments have made Dubai even more appealing to tourists from all over the world. There is no doubt that it is on track to becoming the most visited city on earth.

Number of International Visitors to Dubai – January to June 2022

According to the latest figures from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the number of international visitors to Dubai in the first six months of 2022 was 7.12 million. This represents an increase of over 182 per cent over the same period in 2021.

However, it is important to note that 2021 and 2020 were both affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so a more accurate comparison is with pre-pandemic figures.

In the first half of 2019, 8.36 million tourists visited the city. This means that while there has been an increase in tourism since the pandemic began, the number of tourists has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic levels.

Much of the difference between the 2022 and 2019 figures is due to the loss of Chinese tourists. In the first 6 months of 2019, 501,000 Chinese tourists visited Dubai. In 2022, China’s borders remained effectively sealed as the country continued to pursue a zero-tolerance approach to a virus that other parts of the world have accepted as endemic.

However, with vaccines now available and travel restrictions beginning to ease, it is expected that Dubai will soon return to the pre-pandemic growth levels.

Number of International Visitors to Dubai – 2021

After a difficult year in 2020, Dubai’s tourism industry saw a rebound in visitor numbers in 2021. With global travel ramping up and COVID-19 restrictions easing, the city welcomed back tourists from all over the world.

In total, 7.28 million visitors arrived in the city in 2021, compared to 5.51 million in 2020. This was a significant increase of over 32 per cent.

Origin of International Visitors to Dubai – January to June 2022

According to the statistics for the first half of 2022, the top five countries of origin for visitors are India, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Russia.

These five countries account for over 40 per cent of all visitors to Dubai. However, it’s worth noting that there are a significant number of visitors from other countries as well.

Origin of International Visitors to Dubai – 2021

India has always been an important market for Dubai’s tourism sector, and that was no different in 2021. India remained the city’s top international visitor source market, accounting for 910,000 visitors. That’s a 5.2% increase from the previous year.

Many factors have contributed to India being the top source of visitors. One is the abundance of direct flights that make it convenient and affordable for Indian travellers to visit Dubai. Another is the wide range of hotel options, which appeals to a broad range of travellers.

Saudi Arabia had the second highest number of visitors in 2021 with 491,000 visitors. This was an increase of over 22 per cent from the previous year. This is a very impressive result, especially considering that Saudi Arabia closed its borders to all travel up to May 2021.

Russia was again one of the city’s largest tourism source markets, with 444,000 visitors in 2021, an increase of 50 per cent from the previous year.

Visitors from Oman, historically one of Dubai’s top five source markets, were significantly reduced in 2021 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Omani government reopened its borders with the UAE to vaccinated travellers in September 2021.

Visitors by Source Market – January to June 2022 and 2021

Western Europe and GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) were the top source markets for the city in the first 6 months of 2022.

As noted above, Oman and Saudi Arabia have historically been amongst Dubai’s top international visitor source markets. Both of these GCC countries had strict travel restrictions in place for much of 2021.

Purpose of Visit

The data for 2021 and previous years shows that most people travel to Dubai for leisure reasons, whether it be to enjoy the city’s many attractions or to relax in its luxurious hotels and resorts. Business travellers accounted for 12 per cent of all visitors to the city in 2021, which was consistent with 2020. Many business visitors are attracted by events such as GITEX and the Arabian Travel Market.

The proportion of travellers visiting the city to see friends and relatives in 2021 rose to 16 per cent, up 3 per cent from 2020.

Hotels – Room Nights

In 2021, hotels in Dubai bounced back from the pandemic with some of their best results ever.

Thanks to a strong rise in the number of domestic guests, the city’s hotel industry had the second highest number of room nights sold on record. The remarkable figure of 31.47 million was only slightly down on the pre-pandemic peak of 32.11 million recorded in 2019.

Guests also stayed longer in 2021, averaging 4.6 nights compared to 4.2 nights the year before.

Hotels – Number and Occupancy

In 2021, Dubai offered more hotel choices to travellers, as the city’s hotel room inventory grew. At the end of the year, the city had a total of 755 hotels and hotel apartments with 137,950 rooms available. This is compared to 711 hotels and hotel apartments with 126,947 rooms at the end of 2020.

This increase in the number of hotel rooms provided travellers with more options to find lodging that met their needs and budget.

The average hotel occupancy rate in 2021 was 67 per cent, up from 54 per cent in 2020.

Hotels – Location

Hotels and hotel apartments are found in many areas of Dubai.

The areas with the greatest number of rooms are Deira , Al Barsha , Jumeirah , Downtown Dubai , and Dubai Marina .

The Palm Jumeirah has the highest proportion of 5-star rooms. 87 per cent of available rooms here are in 5-star hotels. Bur Dubai has the lowest proportion of 5-star rooms.

Jebel Ali and Deira are best for budget visitors. In both of these areas, the proportion of rooms in 1 to 3-star hotels is just under 40 per cent.

Top World Cities by Visitor Numbers

According to Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index 2018 (published September 2019), Dubai was the fourth most visited city in the world. Only Bangkok, Paris, and London attracted more overnight visitors.

Dubai was the most visited city in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

Dubai topped the list for both total and average daily visitor spending. The average visitor to the city spent $533 (£464.17, €538.95, 1957.76 AED) per day in 2018, much higher than in any of the other cities.

Total visitor spending in Dubai for the year was $30.82 billion.

At the time of writing (September 2022), Mastercard has not published the report for any years after 2018.

Dubai International Airport Passenger Numbers

According to a report from Airports Council International (published in April 2022), Dubai International Airport (DXB) was the world’s busiest airport in 2021 in terms of international passenger traffic.

The busiest airport in terms of total passengers (international and domestic) was Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

The UAE is a small country. There are no domestic flights from Dubai International Airport or any other airport in the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah).

Airports Council International (ACI) is the trade association of the world’s airports.

Top Tourist Attractions

According to Tripadvisor the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai (September 2022) are:

• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Fountain
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Global Village
• Dubai Frame
• Atlantis Aquaventure
• Burj Al Arab
• Dubai Creek
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
• Mall of the Emirates
• The Lost Chambers
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah
• Dubai Marina
• LEGOLAND Dubai

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The contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the uae’s gdp.

In 2022 , the contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP was nearly AED 167 billion which is equivalent to 9% of the total GDP. In 2022, the total spending of international tourists amounted to AED 117.6 billion. In 2022, the number of hotels in the UAE has increased to 1189, while the hotel capacity in the country reached 203,000 hotel rooms.

Contribution of Travel and tourism to the GDP in 2022

AED 167 billion

Tourism revenue in 2022

AED 38 billion

UAE hotel revenues in 2022

Hotel rooms in the UAE in 2022

Hotels in the UAE in 2022

AED 117.6 billion

Total tourism expenditures in 2022

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Travel and tourism contribution to the UAE’s GDP

Hotel occupancy rate in the UAE

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Outbound Tourism Market, Tourist Numbers, Countries, and Purpose of Visit

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) outbound tourism market has observed a significant increase in recent years with a small population base. Due to increasing globalization; UAE outbound tourism is playing an important role in shaping the global outbound tourism market. UAE Outbound Tourism Market is growing rapidly. Outbound tourism includes the travelling activities of residents from one country to another. The Emiratis generally travel to its nearby Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar. Other than the Gulf countries Emiratis also like to travel to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the Asian countries like India, Malaysia, and Thailand. As per the UAE government survey held in 2015, the number of outbound trips has reached 3.5 million from UAE, of which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accounts for nearly 40 percent of the travellers. United Arab Emirates Outbound Tourism Market is predicted to surpass US$ 24 Billion by the year 2025. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as an important source of outbound tourism market over the years and is expected to grow immensely on the account of many factors including a rise in disposable income, passion to explore the world and increasingly efficient flight connectivity to different parts of the world. In addition, the citizens of the United Arab Emirates also choose to travel across the world to learn about different cultures. These heritage travellers usually visit historic and cultural-significant sites to meet with the locals of the respective countries and learn about their traditions and ways of life. The report titled “United Arab Emirates (UAE) Outbound Tourism Market, Tourist Numbers, Countries (United States, United Kingdom, India, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Turkey, South Africa) Purpose of Visit (Holiday, Visit Friends & Relatives, Business, Others)” is the report on fast-evolving, high-growth UAE Outbound Travel Industry. Purpose of Visit: Holiday, Business (MICE), Visit Friends and Relatives (VFR), & Others (Education, Medical Treatment) The holiday is the most popular tourism segments compared to all other segments of UAE Outbound Tourism. The 4 segments covered in the report are Holiday, Business (MICE), Visit Friends and Relatives (VFR) & Others (Education, Medical Treatment). This report offers a comprehensive analysis of tourism type from different perspectives such as market, visitor numbers, market share, and visitor’s share etc., country wise.

UAE Outbound Tourists Visits In this report, we have analyzed 10 destinations of UAE Outbound Tourist numbers. In this research report, we have done a comprehensive analysis of each country in terms of the number of UAE tourist numbers, tourist share & forecast and number of related aspects that influence UAE Outbound Tourism. The 10 countries analyzed in the report are as follows: United States, India, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Turkey. UAE Outbound Tourists Market (Spending) This report includes various share analysis of UAE outbound tourism like UAE outbound visitors market, market share & forecast by country, UAE outbound tourist market share by tourism type (Holiday, VFR, MICE & Others). Ten countries tourism receipts from UAE studied in the report are as follows: United States, Australia, Malaysia, Turkey, United Kingdom, India, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and South Africa. United Arab Emirates Outbound Tourists Numbers and Market (Spending) - 10 Countries included in this report 1. United States 2. United Kingdom 3. India 4. Germany 5. Switzerland 6. Singapore 7. Australia 8. Malaysia 9. Turkey 10. South Africa Tourism Types Covered in UAE Outbound Tourism Market report All countries have been defined with consideration of following important travel segments.

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Canada at a Glance, 2023 Tourism

In 2023, Canadian domestic travel surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels. International travel—inbound and outbound—has improved compared with 2022; however, it has not fully recovered from the effects of the travel restrictions put in place in 2020. Even though recovery rates have begun to slow, tourism trends continue to increase, in some cases exceeding 2019 levels for number of trips and travel expenditures.

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• From January to September 2023, Canadian residents took 219.2 million trips within Canada (up 3.0% from the same period in 2019) and spent $58.8 billion on domestic travel (+28.7% compared with  2019) Note . The top three domestic expenditure categories were accommodations ($12.5 billion), vehicle operations ($11.2 billion), and spending in restaurants and bars ($9.8 billion).

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• From January to November 2023, Canadian residents returned from 43.4 million trips abroad (countries outside of Canada), representing 83.9% of the pre-pandemic level from 2019. For the first nine months of 2023, the main reason Canadian residents travelled abroad was for holidays, leisure, or recreation, followed by visiting friends and family.
• From January to November 2023, Canadian residents returned from 8.9 million overseas trips (countries outside of Canada and the United States of America). From January to September 2023, the top five destinations were Mexico (1.2 million trips), France (543,000), Dominican Republic (485,100), the United Kingdom (443,500), and Cuba (397,300). During the same nine months, total overseas travel expenditures reached $15.4 billion (+0.6% compared with the same period in 2019), with accommodations as the top spending category ($7.0 billion).

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• From January to November 2023, non-resident visitors to Canada totalled 25.2 million, representing 83.4% of the pre-pandemic level from the same period in 2019. Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta were the most-visited provinces.
• From January to November 2023, overseas residents visiting Canada (5.5 million) reached 79.3% of 2019 levels, with most arrivals (79.2%) being by air. During those 11 months, the top five overseas countries visiting Canada were the United Kingdom (730,100), France (571,100), Mexico (526,200), India (395,500), and Germany (309,600). From January to November 2023, trips to Canada by European residents reached 80.8% of trips recorded in 2019, while trips taken to Canada by residents of Asia reached 64.2% of those recorded in 2019. Using preliminary numbers for the first half of 2023, total travel spending by overseas residents fell by 10.7% ($4.5 billion) when compared with the pre-pandemic level from 2019.

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• International tourist arrivals worldwide 2019-2022, by subregion
• Travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in Europe 2019-2034
• Distribution of travel and tourism expenditure in Europe 2019-2023, by type
• Distribution of travel and tourism expenditure in Europe 2019-2023, by tourist type
• Travel and tourism: share of GDP in the EU-27 and the UK 2019-2023, by country
• Travel and tourism's total contribution to employment in Europe 2019-2034
• Leading European countries in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2023
• International tourist arrivals in Europe 2006-2023
• International tourist arrivals in Europe 2010-2022, by region
• Monthly number of inbound tourist arrivals in Europe 2019-2024
• Change in monthly tourist arrivals in Europe 2020-2023, by region
• Inbound tourism visitor growth in Europe 2020-2025, by region
• International tourist arrival growth in European countries 2019-2023
• International tourism spending in Europe 2019-2034
• Number of domestic tourist trips in EU-27 countries and the UK 2018-2021
• Number of domestic arrivals in tourist accommodation in the EU 2011-2022
• Domestic tourism spending in Europe 2019-2034
• Domestic travel and tourism spending in EU-27 countries and the UK 2019-2023
• Share of Europeans planning to take a domestic summer trip 2024, by country
• Outbound tourism visitor growth worldwide 2020-2025, by region
• Outbound visitor growth in Europe 2020-2025, by region
• Number of outbound trips from EU-27 countries and the UK 2018-2021
• European countries with the highest outbound tourism expenditure 2019-2022
• Travel intentions of Europeans in the next six months 2024, by destination
• Share of Europeans planning to travel domestically or in Europe 2023-2024
• Europeans planning domestic or European trips in the next six months 2024, by age
• Europeans planning leisure domestic or European trips 2024, by trip type
• European travelers' favorite destinations for their next European trip 2024
• Number of tourist accommodation establishments in the EU 2012-2022
• Number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments in the EU 2011-2022
• Hotel market revenue in Europe 2017-2028
• Hotel market revenue in Europe 2017-2028, by region
• Share of hotel market sales in Europe 2017-2028, by channel
• Estimated EV/EBITDA ratio in the online travel market 2024, by segment
• Market capitalization of leading travel and leisure companies in Europe 2024
• Travel and tourism revenue in Europe 2019-2029, by segment
• Number of users of package holidays in Europe 2020-2029
• Number of users of hotels in Europe 2020-2029
• Number of users of vacation rentals in Europe 2020-2029
• Revenue of travel and tourism market in selected countries worldwide 2023

Other statistics that may interest you Travel and tourism in Europe

• Basic Statistic Number of international tourist arrivals worldwide 2005-2023, by region
• Premium Statistic International tourist arrivals worldwide 2019-2022, by subregion
• Basic Statistic Travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in Europe 2019-2034
• Basic Statistic Distribution of travel and tourism expenditure in Europe 2019-2023, by type
• Basic Statistic Distribution of travel and tourism expenditure in Europe 2019-2023, by tourist type
• Basic Statistic Travel and tourism: share of GDP in the EU-27 and the UK 2019-2023, by country
• Basic Statistic Travel and tourism's total contribution to employment in Europe 2019-2034
• Premium Statistic Leading European countries in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2023

Inbound tourism

• Premium Statistic International tourist arrivals in Europe 2006-2023
• Premium Statistic International tourist arrivals in Europe 2010-2022, by region
• Premium Statistic European countries with the highest number of inbound tourist arrivals 2019-2023
• Basic Statistic Monthly number of inbound tourist arrivals in Europe 2019-2024
• Basic Statistic Change in monthly tourist arrivals in Europe 2020-2023, by region
• Premium Statistic Inbound tourism visitor growth in Europe 2020-2025, by region
• Premium Statistic International tourist arrival growth in European countries 2019-2023
• Basic Statistic International tourism spending in Europe 2019-2034

Domestic tourism

• Premium Statistic Number of domestic tourist trips in EU-27 countries and the UK 2018-2021
• Basic Statistic Number of domestic arrivals in tourist accommodation in the EU 2011-2022
• Basic Statistic Domestic tourism spending in Europe 2019-2034
• Basic Statistic Domestic travel and tourism spending in EU-27 countries and the UK 2019-2023
• Premium Statistic Share of Europeans planning to take a domestic summer trip 2024, by country

Outbound tourism

• Premium Statistic Outbound tourism visitor growth worldwide 2020-2025, by region
• Premium Statistic Outbound visitor growth in Europe 2020-2025, by region
• Premium Statistic Number of outbound trips from EU-27 countries and the UK 2018-2021
• Premium Statistic European countries with the highest outbound tourism expenditure 2019-2022

European travelers

• Premium Statistic Travel intentions of Europeans in the next six months 2024, by destination
• Premium Statistic Share of Europeans planning to travel domestically or in Europe 2023-2024
• Premium Statistic Europeans planning domestic or European trips in the next six months 2024, by age
• Premium Statistic Europeans planning leisure domestic or European trips 2024, by trip type
• Premium Statistic European travelers' favorite destinations for their next European trip 2024

Accommodation

• Basic Statistic Number of tourist accommodation establishments in the EU 2012-2022
• Basic Statistic Number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments in the EU 2011-2022
• Premium Statistic Hotel market revenue in Europe 2017-2028
• Premium Statistic Hotel market revenue in Europe 2017-2028, by region
• Premium Statistic Share of hotel market sales in Europe 2017-2028, by channel

Travel companies

• Basic Statistic Market cap of leading online travel companies worldwide 2023
• Premium Statistic Estimated EV/EBITDA ratio in the online travel market 2024, by segment
• Premium Statistic Market capitalization of leading travel and leisure companies in Europe 2024
• Premium Statistic Leading airlines in Europe based on passenger numbers 2023
• Premium Statistic Travel and tourism revenue in Europe 2019-2029, by segment
• Premium Statistic Number of users of package holidays in Europe 2020-2029
• Premium Statistic Number of users of hotels in Europe 2020-2029
• Premium Statistic Number of users of vacation rentals in Europe 2020-2029
• Premium Statistic Revenue of travel and tourism market in selected countries worldwide 2023

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• Premium Statistic Countries with the highest number of inbound tourist arrivals worldwide 2019-2023
• Basic Statistic Foreign exchange earnings from tourism in India 2000-2022
• Premium Statistic Change in number of visitors from Mexico to the U.S. 2018-2024
• Premium Statistic Passenger traffic at Dubai Airports from 2010 to 2020*
• Basic Statistic Importance of BRICS countries to UK tourism businesses 2011
• Basic Statistic Growth of inbound spending in the U.S. using foreign visa credit cards
• Premium Statistic Annual revenue of China Tourism Group Duty Free 2013-2023
• Basic Statistic Number of Marriott International hotels worldwide 2009-2023
• Premium Statistic Countries with the highest outbound tourism expenditure worldwide 2019-2023
• Basic Statistic Number of international tourist arrivals in India 2010-2021

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