Uae Tourism Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Uae Tourism Statistics

UAE tourism kept momentum high with 21.8 million international arrivals in 2023 alongside AED 178 billion in tourism GDP impact, plus 845,000 jobs supported. From Burj Khalifa’s 1.87 million At the Top guests to Dubai Mall’s 105 million visits, this page maps what travelers actually chase and what that spending powers across attractions, hotels, and experiences.

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Key Statistics

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UAE's Burj Khalifa attracted 1.87 million visitors in 2023, with 80% international tourists taking the At the Top experience

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Dubai Mall saw 105 million visits in 2023, aquarium drew 2.5 million

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Louvre Abu Dhabi hosted 1.2 million visitors in 2023, special exhibits up 25%

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Ferrari World Yas Island: 1.1 million riders in 2023, Formula Rossa fastest

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Desert safari tours: 1.5 million participants in 2023 across UAE, Dubai 70%

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Palm Jumeirah visits: 8 million in 2023, monorail 4 million passengers

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 6.5 million visitors in 2023, 50% non-Muslims

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IMG Worlds of Adventure: 1.8 million guests in 2023, Marvel zone top

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Skydiving jumps in Dubai: 82,000 in 2023, Palm drop zone popular

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XLine Dubai Marina zipline: 45,000 riders in 2023, world longest

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Dubai Frame visits: 1.4 million in 2023, skyline views draw

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Yas Waterworld: 1.3 million splashers in 2023, Emirati bubble fun

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Global Village attendance: 9 million in 2023-24 season, 90 pavilions

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Dubai Miracle Garden: 1.9 million visitors in 2023, floral castle highlight

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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi: 1.2 million in 2023, DC Super Heroes zone

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Dhow cruises on Dubai Creek: 750,000 passengers in 2023, dinner cruises 60%

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Hot air balloon rides in Dubai desert: 35,000 flights in 2023, sunrise popular

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Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace: 850,000 tours in 2023, cultural insights

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Dubai Safari Park: 1.1 million in 2023, drive-through safari top

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Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark: 1.6 million in 2023, Leap of Faith slide

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Burj Al Arab afternoon tea: 120,000 guests in 2023, luxury experience

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Liwa Date Festival visitors: 450,000 in 2023, Al Dhafra region

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Dubai Fountain shows watched by 12 million in 2023, hourly performances

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Etihad Towers observation deck: 650,000 in 2023, 300m height

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Al Ain Zoo: 850,000 visitors in 2023, Arabian oryx breeding

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JBR Beach volleyball tournaments drew 200,000 spectators in 2023 season

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UAE tourism contributed AED 178 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 11.8% of total GDP and supporting 845,000 jobs

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Dubai's tourism sector generated AED 112 billion in 2023, with visitor spending averaging AED 4,500 per trip

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Total tourism revenue in UAE reached AED 156 billion in 2023 from international visitors alone, up 28%

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Hotel sector in UAE earned AED 45 billion in RevPAR contributions in 2023, ADR at AED 650

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Retail tourism spend in UAE malls: AED 32 billion in 2023, Dubai Mall leading with AED 12B

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F&B sector tourism revenue: AED 28 billion in 2023, with fine dining up 35%

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Entertainment tourism spend: AED 22 billion in 2023, theme parks contributed AED 8B

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Transport tourism revenue from taxis/Uber: AED 15 billion in 2023

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Spa and wellness tourism generated AED 12 billion in 2023, Anantara top earner

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MICE events brought AED 35 billion to UAE economy in 2023, GITEX Global key

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Abu Dhabi tourism GDP contribution: AED 45 billion in 2023, 12% local GDP

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Indirect jobs from tourism: 500,000 in UAE 2023, supply chain effects

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Tax revenue from tourism VAT: AED 18 billion in 2023

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Average daily spend per tourist: AED 1,800 in Dubai 2023, luxury segment AED 5,200

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Tourism FDI inflows: AED 25 billion in 2023, hotels and attractions

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Export of tourism services: AED 90 billion surplus in 2023

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SME contributions to tourism revenue: 40% or AED 62 billion in 2023

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Real estate tourism impact: AED 40 billion sales to foreigners in 2023

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Aviation tourism revenue: AED 55 billion from Emirates/Etihad in 2023

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Cruise tourism economic impact: AED 5.6 billion in 2023, 18,000 jobs

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Adventure tourism revenue: AED 8.2 billion in 2023, zipline and skydiving

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Cultural tourism spend: AED 15 billion in 2023, museums and heritage

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Medical tourism revenue: AED 18 billion in 2023, 15% growth

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E-commerce tourism bookings: AED 20 billion in 2023 via Booking.com

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UAE hotel room inventory reached 150,000 keys in 2023, occupancy at 78%

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Dubai had 95,000 hotel rooms in 2023, RevPAR AED 650, up 22% YoY

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Abu Dhabi luxury hotels occupancy 82% in 2023, ADR AED 1,200

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5-star hotels in UAE: 450 properties in 2023, hosting 60% of tourists

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Budget hotels (3-star) grew 15% to 300 in 2023, popular with families

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Average hotel stay length: 3.8 nights in 2023, Dubai 4.1 nights

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New hotel openings: 25 in Dubai 2023, adding 5,000 rooms

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Resort hotels in Ras Al Khaimah: 45 properties, 90% occupancy peak season 2023

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Serviced apartments for tourists: 20,000 units in UAE 2023, Airbnb dominant

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Hotel staff employment: 250,000 in UAE 2023, 20% UAE nationals

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Sustainability certified hotels: 120 in UAE 2023, 30% of total

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Beachfront hotels revenue: AED 20 billion in 2023, JBR and Saadiyat top

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Business hotels occupancy: 75% in 2023, Downtown Dubai 85%

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Family suites demand: 35% of bookings in 2023, Atlantis popular

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Wellness resorts: 50 in UAE 2023, Talise Spa chain leader

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Desert resorts like Al Maha: 95% occupancy year-round 2023

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Hotel tech adoption: 85% contactless check-in in 2023

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RevPAR growth in Sharjah: 18% to AED 450 in 2023

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Female-only floors in hotels: 40 properties in 2023, high demand

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Pet-friendly hotels: 60 in UAE 2023, up 50%

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Historic hotels like Qasr Al Sarab: 92% occupancy luxury segment 2023

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UAE is projected to welcome 40 million tourists by 2031, aligning with UAE Centennial 2071 vision for tourism leadership

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Dubai Tourism Strategy 2033 targets 40 million annual visitors and AED 100 billion revenue by 2033

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UAE aims for 25% carbon-neutral tourism operations by 2030, with solar-powered hotels rising

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Eco-tourism sites in UAE to double to 50 by 2025, mangroves and wadis focus

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Digital nomad visas issued: 5,000 in 2023, projected 50,000 by 2025

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AI integration in UAE tourism bookings to reach 70% by 2027, chatbots and VR tours

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Halal tourism market in UAE projected to grow 15% annually to 2030, family-friendly

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Agritourism farms in Al Ain: 20 new by 2025, date palm experiences

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Space tourism hub in UAE by 2030, Virgin Galactic partnerships

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Wellness tourism to contribute AED 30 billion by 2025, retreats expanding

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Sustainable hotel certifications to hit 50% by 2030, LEED and GSAS standards

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UAE tourism app downloads: 15 million in 2023, projected 50 million by 2027

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Metaverse tourism experiences: 1 million virtual visits in 2023, Dubai Metaverse platform

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Zero-waste events target: 80% of festivals by 2025, Expo City model

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Biodiversity tourism: Protected areas visits up 20% annually to 2030

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Luxury eco-resorts: 30 new by 2028, Six Senses model

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Tourism blockchain for visas: Full rollout by 2025, secure and fast

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Cultural heritage digitization: 100% sites VR by 2027

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Female-led tourism startups: 200 by 2025, empowerment focus

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Hyperloop tourist transport feasibility by 2030, Dubai-Abu Dhabi link

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Adventure sports parks: 15 new by 2030, indoor skydiving expansion, category: Sustainability, Trends, and Projections

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In 2023, the UAE welcomed a record 21.8 million international tourists, representing a 30% year-on-year growth from 2022 driven by enhanced visa policies and global events

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Dubai alone attracted 17.15 million visitors in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6% with strong inflows from India (2.5 million) and the UK (1.2 million)

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Abu Dhabi saw 5.2 million overnight hotel guests in 2023, up 25% from 2022, with 40% from GCC countries and Europe

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UAE tourist arrivals from China surged 120% in 2023 to 850,000 visitors following visa-free entry reinstatement

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In H1 2024, UAE recorded 12.4 million visitors, a 10% increase QoQ, led by Russian tourists at 1.1 million

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Sharjah welcomed 1.2 million tourists in 2023, with 55% domestic and 45% international from Asia

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Ras Al Khaimah's tourist arrivals grew 28% to 1.1 million in 2023, primarily adventure seekers from Europe

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Female tourist ratio in UAE reached 48% in 2023, up from 42% in 2019, with shopping and wellness as top motivations

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Millennials (25-40 years) comprised 52% of UAE visitors in 2023, favoring experiential travel like desert safaris

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Luxury segment tourists (high-net-worth) numbered 450,000 in UAE 2023, spending 15x average visitor

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Family travelers made up 38% of UAE arrivals in 2023, boosted by theme parks and kid-friendly attractions

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GCC tourists to UAE hit 4.5 million in 2023, 70% via short-haul flights from Saudi Arabia and Qatar

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Indian tourists to UAE reached 3.6 million in 2023, a 40% rise due to direct flights and cultural ties

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UK visitors to UAE totaled 1.4 million in 2023, up 15%, with Dubai as top destination for 85%

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German tourists numbered 850,000 in UAE 2023, focusing on cultural sites in Abu Dhabi

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Saudi tourists to UAE: 2.1 million in 2023, weekend getaways primary purpose

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US tourists to UAE grew to 650,000 in 2023, 25% increase from luxury and business travel

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Russian visitors hit 1.5 million in 2023, second largest after Indians, due to visa ease

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Average length of stay for UAE tourists was 4.2 days in 2023, up from 3.8 in 2022

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Repeat visitors accounted for 42% of UAE total in 2023, highest loyalty in Middle East

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Business-leisure (bleisure) travelers: 28% of UAE visitors in 2023, blending MICE with holidays

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Solo travelers to UAE rose to 15% in 2023 from 10% pre-pandemic, wellness focused

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In 2023, 65% of UAE tourists arrived via air, with Emirates handling 12 million passengers

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Cruise passengers to UAE ports: 850,000 in 2023, up 50% with Dubai as homeport

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Overland arrivals from GCC: 1.8 million in 2023, mostly Saudis via road trips

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Youth tourists (18-24): 22% of total UAE 2023, attracted by festivals like UNTOLD

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Senior tourists (55+): 18% in 2023, preferring luxury resorts and spas

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Adventure tourists to UAE: 750,000 in 2023, skydiving and ziplining popular

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Cultural tourists: 3.2 million in 2023, Louvre Abu Dhabi key draw

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Medical tourists to UAE: 650,000 in 2023, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi top

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Dubai alone pulled in 17.15 million visitors in 2023 and the wider UAE welcomed 21.8 million international tourists, a sharp rise that reshaped how people spend their days across the Emirates. From Burj Khalifa At the Top and Louvre Abu Dhabi to skydives, zip lines, and desert safari seats, these UAE tourism statistics also reveal which attractions truly hold attention and which markets are accelerating fastest.

Key Takeaways

  • UAE's Burj Khalifa attracted 1.87 million visitors in 2023, with 80% international tourists taking the At the Top experience
  • Dubai Mall saw 105 million visits in 2023, aquarium drew 2.5 million
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi hosted 1.2 million visitors in 2023, special exhibits up 25%
  • UAE tourism contributed AED 178 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 11.8% of total GDP and supporting 845,000 jobs
  • Dubai's tourism sector generated AED 112 billion in 2023, with visitor spending averaging AED 4,500 per trip
  • Total tourism revenue in UAE reached AED 156 billion in 2023 from international visitors alone, up 28%
  • UAE hotel room inventory reached 150,000 keys in 2023, occupancy at 78%
  • Dubai had 95,000 hotel rooms in 2023, RevPAR AED 650, up 22% YoY
  • Abu Dhabi luxury hotels occupancy 82% in 2023, ADR AED 1,200
  • UAE is projected to welcome 40 million tourists by 2031, aligning with UAE Centennial 2071 vision for tourism leadership
  • Dubai Tourism Strategy 2033 targets 40 million annual visitors and AED 100 billion revenue by 2033
  • UAE aims for 25% carbon-neutral tourism operations by 2030, with solar-powered hotels rising
  • Adventure sports parks: 15 new by 2030, indoor skydiving expansion, category: Sustainability, Trends, and Projections
  • In 2023, the UAE welcomed a record 21.8 million international tourists, representing a 30% year-on-year growth from 2022 driven by enhanced visa policies and global events
  • Dubai alone attracted 17.15 million visitors in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6% with strong inflows from India (2.5 million) and the UK (1.2 million)

In 2023, the UAE surged with record tourism, hitting 21.8 million international visitors.

Attractions and Activities

1UAE's Burj Khalifa attracted 1.87 million visitors in 2023, with 80% international tourists taking the At the Top experience
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2Dubai Mall saw 105 million visits in 2023, aquarium drew 2.5 million
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3Louvre Abu Dhabi hosted 1.2 million visitors in 2023, special exhibits up 25%
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4Ferrari World Yas Island: 1.1 million riders in 2023, Formula Rossa fastest
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5Desert safari tours: 1.5 million participants in 2023 across UAE, Dubai 70%
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6Palm Jumeirah visits: 8 million in 2023, monorail 4 million passengers
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7Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: 6.5 million visitors in 2023, 50% non-Muslims
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8IMG Worlds of Adventure: 1.8 million guests in 2023, Marvel zone top
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9Skydiving jumps in Dubai: 82,000 in 2023, Palm drop zone popular
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10XLine Dubai Marina zipline: 45,000 riders in 2023, world longest
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11Dubai Frame visits: 1.4 million in 2023, skyline views draw
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12Yas Waterworld: 1.3 million splashers in 2023, Emirati bubble fun
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13Global Village attendance: 9 million in 2023-24 season, 90 pavilions
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14Dubai Miracle Garden: 1.9 million visitors in 2023, floral castle highlight
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15Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi: 1.2 million in 2023, DC Super Heroes zone
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16Dhow cruises on Dubai Creek: 750,000 passengers in 2023, dinner cruises 60%
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17Hot air balloon rides in Dubai desert: 35,000 flights in 2023, sunrise popular
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18Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace: 850,000 tours in 2023, cultural insights
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19Dubai Safari Park: 1.1 million in 2023, drive-through safari top
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20Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark: 1.6 million in 2023, Leap of Faith slide
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21Burj Al Arab afternoon tea: 120,000 guests in 2023, luxury experience
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22Liwa Date Festival visitors: 450,000 in 2023, Al Dhafra region
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23Dubai Fountain shows watched by 12 million in 2023, hourly performances
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24Etihad Towers observation deck: 650,000 in 2023, 300m height
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25Al Ain Zoo: 850,000 visitors in 2023, Arabian oryx breeding
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26JBR Beach volleyball tournaments drew 200,000 spectators in 2023 season
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Attractions and Activities Interpretation

The UAE's tourism landscape is a masterclass in extreme appeal, from the sacred heights of the Grand Mosque to the breakneck speeds of a rollercoaster, proving the nation has perfected the art of offering everything from serene culture to adrenaline, and somehow getting millions to agree that a desert is a perfect place for both a balloon ride and a superhero battle.

Economic Impact and Revenue

1UAE tourism contributed AED 178 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 11.8% of total GDP and supporting 845,000 jobs
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2Dubai's tourism sector generated AED 112 billion in 2023, with visitor spending averaging AED 4,500 per trip
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3Total tourism revenue in UAE reached AED 156 billion in 2023 from international visitors alone, up 28%
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4Hotel sector in UAE earned AED 45 billion in RevPAR contributions in 2023, ADR at AED 650
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5Retail tourism spend in UAE malls: AED 32 billion in 2023, Dubai Mall leading with AED 12B
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6F&B sector tourism revenue: AED 28 billion in 2023, with fine dining up 35%
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7Entertainment tourism spend: AED 22 billion in 2023, theme parks contributed AED 8B
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8Transport tourism revenue from taxis/Uber: AED 15 billion in 2023
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9Spa and wellness tourism generated AED 12 billion in 2023, Anantara top earner
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10MICE events brought AED 35 billion to UAE economy in 2023, GITEX Global key
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11Abu Dhabi tourism GDP contribution: AED 45 billion in 2023, 12% local GDP
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12Indirect jobs from tourism: 500,000 in UAE 2023, supply chain effects
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13Tax revenue from tourism VAT: AED 18 billion in 2023
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14Average daily spend per tourist: AED 1,800 in Dubai 2023, luxury segment AED 5,200
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15Tourism FDI inflows: AED 25 billion in 2023, hotels and attractions
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16Export of tourism services: AED 90 billion surplus in 2023
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17SME contributions to tourism revenue: 40% or AED 62 billion in 2023
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18Real estate tourism impact: AED 40 billion sales to foreigners in 2023
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19Aviation tourism revenue: AED 55 billion from Emirates/Etihad in 2023
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20Cruise tourism economic impact: AED 5.6 billion in 2023, 18,000 jobs
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21Adventure tourism revenue: AED 8.2 billion in 2023, zipline and skydiving
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22Cultural tourism spend: AED 15 billion in 2023, museums and heritage
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23Medical tourism revenue: AED 18 billion in 2023, 15% growth
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24E-commerce tourism bookings: AED 20 billion in 2023 via Booking.com
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Economic Impact and Revenue Interpretation

While the UAE's economy is famously built on oil, its tourism sector has become the nation's equally lucrative second act, transforming desert into dollars by catering to every whim from adrenaline-fueled skydives to lavish mall sprees and fine dining, all while sustaining nearly a million jobs and generating a colossal economic surplus.

Hotels and Accommodation

1UAE hotel room inventory reached 150,000 keys in 2023, occupancy at 78%
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2Dubai had 95,000 hotel rooms in 2023, RevPAR AED 650, up 22% YoY
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3Abu Dhabi luxury hotels occupancy 82% in 2023, ADR AED 1,200
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45-star hotels in UAE: 450 properties in 2023, hosting 60% of tourists
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5Budget hotels (3-star) grew 15% to 300 in 2023, popular with families
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6Average hotel stay length: 3.8 nights in 2023, Dubai 4.1 nights
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7New hotel openings: 25 in Dubai 2023, adding 5,000 rooms
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8Resort hotels in Ras Al Khaimah: 45 properties, 90% occupancy peak season 2023
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9Serviced apartments for tourists: 20,000 units in UAE 2023, Airbnb dominant
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10Hotel staff employment: 250,000 in UAE 2023, 20% UAE nationals
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11Sustainability certified hotels: 120 in UAE 2023, 30% of total
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12Beachfront hotels revenue: AED 20 billion in 2023, JBR and Saadiyat top
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13Business hotels occupancy: 75% in 2023, Downtown Dubai 85%
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14Family suites demand: 35% of bookings in 2023, Atlantis popular
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15Wellness resorts: 50 in UAE 2023, Talise Spa chain leader
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16Desert resorts like Al Maha: 95% occupancy year-round 2023
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17Hotel tech adoption: 85% contactless check-in in 2023
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18RevPAR growth in Sharjah: 18% to AED 450 in 2023
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19Female-only floors in hotels: 40 properties in 2023, high demand
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20Pet-friendly hotels: 60 in UAE 2023, up 50%
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21Historic hotels like Qasr Al Sarab: 92% occupancy luxury segment 2023
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Hotels and Accommodation Interpretation

The UAE's tourism sector in 2023 presented a masterclass in hospitality alchemy, where luxury's insatiable demand (with Abu Dhabi's five-star ADR at AED 1,200 and desert resorts nearly full year-round) seamlessly coexists with booming budget options for families, all while the industry employs a quarter-million people, rapidly adopts technology, and even finds room for our pets, proving the nation is brilliantly catering to every conceivable visitor whim without breaking its own stride.

Tourist Arrivals and Demographics

1In 2023, the UAE welcomed a record 21.8 million international tourists, representing a 30% year-on-year growth from 2022 driven by enhanced visa policies and global events
Single source
2Dubai alone attracted 17.15 million visitors in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6% with strong inflows from India (2.5 million) and the UK (1.2 million)
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3Abu Dhabi saw 5.2 million overnight hotel guests in 2023, up 25% from 2022, with 40% from GCC countries and Europe
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4UAE tourist arrivals from China surged 120% in 2023 to 850,000 visitors following visa-free entry reinstatement
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5In H1 2024, UAE recorded 12.4 million visitors, a 10% increase QoQ, led by Russian tourists at 1.1 million
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6Sharjah welcomed 1.2 million tourists in 2023, with 55% domestic and 45% international from Asia
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7Ras Al Khaimah's tourist arrivals grew 28% to 1.1 million in 2023, primarily adventure seekers from Europe
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8Female tourist ratio in UAE reached 48% in 2023, up from 42% in 2019, with shopping and wellness as top motivations
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9Millennials (25-40 years) comprised 52% of UAE visitors in 2023, favoring experiential travel like desert safaris
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10Luxury segment tourists (high-net-worth) numbered 450,000 in UAE 2023, spending 15x average visitor
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11Family travelers made up 38% of UAE arrivals in 2023, boosted by theme parks and kid-friendly attractions
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12GCC tourists to UAE hit 4.5 million in 2023, 70% via short-haul flights from Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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13Indian tourists to UAE reached 3.6 million in 2023, a 40% rise due to direct flights and cultural ties
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14UK visitors to UAE totaled 1.4 million in 2023, up 15%, with Dubai as top destination for 85%
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15German tourists numbered 850,000 in UAE 2023, focusing on cultural sites in Abu Dhabi
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16Saudi tourists to UAE: 2.1 million in 2023, weekend getaways primary purpose
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17US tourists to UAE grew to 650,000 in 2023, 25% increase from luxury and business travel
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18Russian visitors hit 1.5 million in 2023, second largest after Indians, due to visa ease
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19Average length of stay for UAE tourists was 4.2 days in 2023, up from 3.8 in 2022
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20Repeat visitors accounted for 42% of UAE total in 2023, highest loyalty in Middle East
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21Business-leisure (bleisure) travelers: 28% of UAE visitors in 2023, blending MICE with holidays
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22Solo travelers to UAE rose to 15% in 2023 from 10% pre-pandemic, wellness focused
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23In 2023, 65% of UAE tourists arrived via air, with Emirates handling 12 million passengers
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24Cruise passengers to UAE ports: 850,000 in 2023, up 50% with Dubai as homeport
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25Overland arrivals from GCC: 1.8 million in 2023, mostly Saudis via road trips
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26Youth tourists (18-24): 22% of total UAE 2023, attracted by festivals like UNTOLD
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27Senior tourists (55+): 18% in 2023, preferring luxury resorts and spas
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28Adventure tourists to UAE: 750,000 in 2023, skydiving and ziplining popular
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29Cultural tourists: 3.2 million in 2023, Louvre Abu Dhabi key draw
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30Medical tourists to UAE: 650,000 in 2023, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi top
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Tourist Arrivals and Demographics Interpretation

It appears the world has collectively decided that flying in, shopping like sultans, braving desert safaris, and occasionally getting a check-up at a luxury clinic constitutes the perfect modern holiday, and the UAE, with record-shattering visitor numbers, is more than happy to oblige their every whim.

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  • ETURBONEWS logo
    Reference 11
    ETURBONEWS
    eturbonews.com

    eturbonews.com

  • ARABIANTOURISM logo
    Reference 12
    ARABIANTOURISM
    arabiantourism.com

    arabiantourism.com

  • TIMESOFINDIA logo
    Reference 13
    TIMESOFINDIA
    timesofindia.indiatimes.com

    timesofindia.indiatimes.com

  • VISITBRITAIN logo
    Reference 14
    VISITBRITAIN
    visitbritain.org

    visitbritain.org

  • GERMANY logo
    Reference 15
    GERMANY
    germany.travel

    germany.travel

  • SAUDIGAZETTE logo
    Reference 16
    SAUDIGAZETTE
    saudigazette.net

    saudigazette.net

  • USTRAVEL logo
    Reference 17
    USTRAVEL
    ustravel.org

    ustravel.org

  • TASS logo
    Reference 18
    TASS
    tass.com

    tass.com

  • WTTC logo
    Reference 19
    WTTC
    wttc.org

    wttc.org

  • HOSPITALITYNET logo
    Reference 20
    HOSPITALITYNET
    hospitalitynet.org

    hospitalitynet.org

  • MASTERCARD logo
    Reference 21
    MASTERCARD
    mastercard.com

    mastercard.com

  • SOLO-TRAVEL-WORLD logo
    Reference 22
    SOLO-TRAVEL-WORLD
    solo-travel-world.com

    solo-travel-world.com

  • EMIRATES logo
    Reference 23
    EMIRATES
    emirates.com

    emirates.com

  • CRUISEARABIA logo
    Reference 24
    CRUISEARABIA
    cruisearabia.com

    cruisearabia.com

  • GULFBUSINESS logo
    Reference 25
    GULFBUSINESS
    gulfbusiness.com

    gulfbusiness.com

  • YOUTHTOURISM logo
    Reference 26
    YOUTHTOURISM
    youthtourism.org

    youthtourism.org

  • SILVERTRAVELADVISOR logo
    Reference 27
    SILVERTRAVELADVISOR
    silvertraveladvisor.com

    silvertraveladvisor.com

  • ADVENTURETRAVELNEWS logo
    Reference 28
    ADVENTURETRAVELNEWS
    adventuretravelnews.com

    adventuretravelnews.com

  • UNESCO logo
    Reference 29
    UNESCO
    unesco.org

    unesco.org

  • MEDICALTOURISM logo
    Reference 30
    MEDICALTOURISM
    medicaltourism.com

    medicaltourism.com

  • DUBAIMALL logo
    Reference 31
    DUBAIMALL
    dubaimall.com

    dubaimall.com

  • UAEFNB logo
    Reference 32
    UAEFNB
    uaefnb.com

    uaefnb.com

  • IMGWORLDS logo
    Reference 33
    IMGWORLDS
    imgworlds.com

    imgworlds.com

  • CAREEM logo
    Reference 34
    CAREEM
    careem.com

    careem.com

  • GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 35
    GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE
    globalwellnessinstitute.org

    globalwellnessinstitute.org

  • MICEUAE logo
    Reference 36
    MICEUAE
    miceuae.com

    miceuae.com

  • DCTABUDHABI logo
    Reference 37
    DCTABUDHABI
    dctabudhabi.ae

    dctabudhabi.ae

  • OXFORDECONOMICS logo
    Reference 38
    OXFORDECONOMICS
    oxfordeconomics.com

    oxfordeconomics.com

  • MOF logo
    Reference 39
    MOF
    mof.gov.ae

    mof.gov.ae

  • DUBAITOURISM logo
    Reference 40
    DUBAITOURISM
    dubaitourism.gov.ae

    dubaitourism.gov.ae

  • INVESTUAE logo
    Reference 41
    INVESTUAE
    investuae.gov

    investuae.gov

  • CENTRALBANK logo
    Reference 42
    CENTRALBANK
    centralbank.ae

    centralbank.ae

  • SMEUAE logo
    Reference 43
    SMEUAE
    smeuae.gov

    smeuae.gov

  • BAYUT logo
    Reference 44
    BAYUT
    bayut.com

    bayut.com

  • EMIRATESGROUP logo
    Reference 45
    EMIRATESGROUP
    emiratesgroup.com

    emiratesgroup.com

  • CLIA logo
    Reference 46
    CLIA
    clia.org

    clia.org

  • XLINE logo
    Reference 47
    XLINE
    xline.ae

    xline.ae

  • DCT logo
    Reference 48
    DCT
    dct.gov.ae

    dct.gov.ae

  • DHA logo
    Reference 49
    DHA
    dha.gov.ae

    dha.gov.ae

  • BOOKING logo
    Reference 50
    BOOKING
    booking.com

    booking.com

  • HOTELINVESTMENTSTRATEGIES logo
    Reference 51
    HOTELINVESTMENTSTRATEGIES
    hotelinvestmentstrategies.com

    hotelinvestmentstrategies.com

  • STR logo
    Reference 52
    STR
    str.com

    str.com

  • JUMEIRAH logo
    Reference 53
    JUMEIRAH
    jumeirah.com

    jumeirah.com

  • ACCOR logo
    Reference 54
    ACCOR
    accor.com

    accor.com

  • COLLIERS logo
    Reference 55
    COLLIERS
    colliers.com

    colliers.com

  • HOSPITALITYNEWSME logo
    Reference 56
    HOSPITALITYNEWSME
    hospitalitynewsme.com

    hospitalitynewsme.com

  • RAKTC logo
    Reference 57
    RAKTC
    raktc.com

    raktc.com

  • AIRBNB logo
    Reference 58
    AIRBNB
    airbnb.com

    airbnb.com

  • TDRA logo
    Reference 59
    TDRA
    tdra.gov.ae

    tdra.gov.ae

  • GREENKEY logo
    Reference 60
    GREENKEY
    greenkey.global

    greenkey.global

  • SOFITEL logo
    Reference 61
    SOFITEL
    sofitel.com

    sofitel.com

  • IHG logo
    Reference 62
    IHG
    ihg.com

    ihg.com

  • ATLANTIS logo
    Reference 63
    ATLANTIS
    atlantis.com

    atlantis.com

  • ALMAHA logo
    Reference 64
    ALMAHA
    almaha.com

    almaha.com

  • HTNG logo
    Reference 65
    HTNG
    htng.org

    htng.org

  • SHARJAH-TOURISM logo
    Reference 66
    SHARJAH-TOURISM
    sharjah-tourism.ae

    sharjah-tourism.ae

  • FOURPAWS logo
    Reference 67
    FOURPAWS
    fourpaws.com

    fourpaws.com

  • ANANTARA logo
    Reference 68
    ANANTARA
    anantara.com

    anantara.com

  • BURJKHALIFA logo
    Reference 69
    BURJKHALIFA
    burjkhalifa.ae

    burjkhalifa.ae

  • THEDUBAIMALL logo
    Reference 70
    THEDUBAIMALL
    thedubaimall.com

    thedubaimall.com

  • LOUVREABUDHABI logo
    Reference 71
    LOUVREABUDHABI
    louvreabudhabi.ae

    louvreabudhabi.ae

  • FERRARIWORLDABUDHABI logo
    Reference 72
    FERRARIWORLDABUDHABI
    ferrariworldabudhabi.com

    ferrariworldabudhabi.com

  • PLATINUM-HERITAGE logo
    Reference 73
    PLATINUM-HERITAGE
    platinum-heritage.com

    platinum-heritage.com

  • PALMJUMEIRAH logo
    Reference 74
    PALMJUMEIRAH
    palmjumeirah.ae

    palmjumeirah.ae

  • SZGMC logo
    Reference 75
    SZGMC
    szgmc.ae

    szgmc.ae

  • SKYDUBAI logo
    Reference 76
    SKYDUBAI
    skydubai.ae

    skydubai.ae

  • XLINEDUBAI logo
    Reference 77
    XLINEDUBAI
    xlinedubai.com

    xlinedubai.com

  • DUBAIFRAME logo
    Reference 78
    DUBAIFRAME
    dubaiframe.ae

    dubaiframe.ae

  • YASWATERWORLD logo
    Reference 79
    YASWATERWORLD
    yaswaterworld.com

    yaswaterworld.com

  • GLOBALVILLAGE logo
    Reference 80
    GLOBALVILLAGE
    globalvillage.ae

    globalvillage.ae

  • MIRACLEGARDEN logo
    Reference 81
    MIRACLEGARDEN
    miraclegarden.ae

    miraclegarden.ae

  • WARNERBROS logo
    Reference 82
    WARNERBROS
    warnerbros.ae

    warnerbros.ae

  • XDUBAI logo
    Reference 83
    XDUBAI
    xdubai.com

    xdubai.com

  • BALLOONTOURSDUBAI logo
    Reference 84
    BALLOONTOURSDUBAI
    balloontoursdubai.com

    balloontoursdubai.com

  • QASRALWATAN logo
    Reference 85
    QASRALWATAN
    qasralwatan.ae

    qasralwatan.ae

  • DUBAISAFARIPARK logo
    Reference 86
    DUBAISAFARIPARK
    dubaisafaripark.ae

    dubaisafaripark.ae

  • AQUAVENTURE logo
    Reference 87
    AQUAVENTURE
    aquaventure.com

    aquaventure.com

  • LIWA-DATE-FESTIVAL logo
    Reference 88
    LIWA-DATE-FESTIVAL
    liwa-date-festival.ae

    liwa-date-festival.ae

  • FOUNTAIN logo
    Reference 89
    FOUNTAIN
    fountain.ae

    fountain.ae

  • ETIHADTOWERS logo
    Reference 90
    ETIHADTOWERS
    etihadtowers.com

    etihadtowers.com

  • ALAINZOO logo
    Reference 91
    ALAINZOO
    alainzoo.ae

    alainzoo.ae

  • JBRBEACH logo
    Reference 92
    JBRBEACH
    jbrbeach.com

    jbrbeach.com

  • DIGITALDUBAI logo
    Reference 93
    DIGITALDUBAI
    digitaldubai.ae

    digitaldubai.ae

  • MOCD logo
    Reference 94
    MOCD
    mocd.gov.ae

    mocd.gov.ae

  • EAD logo
    Reference 95
    EAD
    ead.gov.ae

    ead.gov.ae

  • ICP logo
    Reference 96
    ICP
    icp.gov.ae

    icp.gov.ae

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 97
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • HALALTRAVEL logo
    Reference 98
    HALALTRAVEL
    halaltravel.com

    halaltravel.com

  • ADAFSA logo
    Reference 99
    ADAFSA
    adafsa.gov.ae

    adafsa.gov.ae

  • UAESA logo
    Reference 100
    UAESA
    uaesa.ae

    uaesa.ae