Dubai attracted more than 13 million visitors last year, official figures released on Monday showed, as the cash-flush emirate looks to reap the rewards of its growing tourism sector.
A total of 13.2 million foreigners headed to Dubai in 2014, an increase of 8.2 percent compared with the previous year, its tourism department said.
It said it hoped to attract 20 million tourists a year to Dubai by 2020, when the city will host a World Expo.
Figures released in March showed that hotels in the emirate posted a 9.8 percent rise in revenues to $6.5 billion (5.8 billion euros) last year -- the sector's best annual result since the 2009 financial crisis.
Turmoil in most of the traditional tourism destinations across the Middle East appears to have helped Dubai capitalise on its reputation as a safe haven for tourists and businesses.
Dubai's economy contracted 2.4 percent in 2009 when it rattled global markets over its debt crisis before receiving a $10-billion bailout from Abu Dhabi, its oil-rich partner in the Emirates, and reaching restructuring deals with lenders.
GMT 19:00 2018 Friday ,14 December
Air Berlin’s administrator sues Etihad for up to €2 billionGMT 12:51 2018 Tuesday ,27 November
Road accidents in Egypt down by 24.2% in first half of 2018GMT 15:01 2018 Monday ,26 November
Koreas to launch joint railway inspectionGMT 07:11 2018 Thursday ,15 November
Flights temporarily suspended at Kuwait Airport due to low visibilityGMT 10:27 2018 Sunday ,11 November
Egypt's tourism minister discuss boosting ties with Thomas Cook Group CEOGMT 10:19 2018 Sunday ,28 October
Harry and Meghan receive traditional Maori welcome in New ZealandGMT 10:47 2018 Wednesday ,24 October
KSA participates in UNGA international migration sessionGMT 12:37 2018 Tuesday ,16 October
Foreign ministry rejects requests for passport use in LibyaMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor