DUBAI SMASHES ITS OWN RECORD (AGAIN) WITH 9.3 MILLION VISITORS IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2024

Dubai has welcomed a staggering 9.3 million visitors so far in 2024, and we’re only halfway through the year. Breaking its own record, the city has seen an increase of 9 per cent on this time last year, meaning more people are coming to see the sights than ever before. According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai is now on a path for a record performance in 2024. Attracting tourists through ever-growing attractions and experiences, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai said: “Guided by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s strategic vision, Dubai’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate its robust growth potential and attractive proposition for global travellers. “With every year, Dubai continues to consolidate its status as a frontrunner in the global tourism landscape and grow in popularity as an international destination. “We remain committed to maintaining this successful trajectory and boosting the tourism sector’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP. By further developing our infrastructure and providing exceptional services for visitors, we aim to set new benchmarks and records in 2024.” So far in 2024, Dubai was named as the No1 global destination for the third year by by the Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice awards, making it the first city to have won three consecutive years in a row. Even Dubai Mall has been breaking its own records, welcoming 57 million visitors in the first half of 2024, a rise of eight per cent from this time last year. Source: TimeOut Dubai