According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the number of Indian visitors to Dubai more than doubled to 8.58 lakh during January-June 2022 compared to the year-ago period.
Data from DET shows that in the first half of 2021, over 4.09 lakh people from India visited Dubai.
Overall, Dubai attracted 71.2 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, registering a three-fold increase in visitors compared to 25.2 million in the same period in 2021.
“The increase in tourists reflects the resilience and dynamism of the emirate’s economy. The rapid growth in international tourist arrivals puts Dubai on track to achieve its ambitious goal of becoming the world’s most visited destination.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, said, “In the years to come, Dubai will continue to develop itself as a destination that offers attractive value to international travelers ” statement on Tuesday.
A total of 83.6 lakh international tourists visited Dubai during the first six months of 2019, said DET data.
From a regional perspective, Western Europe accounts for a significant share of tourist arrivals, comprising 22% of total international visitors in the first six months of 2022.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to make an impact, collectively contributing 34% of total international visitors and Dubai’s strong appeal to visitors from surrounding markets, the statement said. exposed.