Tourist spending in Dubai in 2016 amounted to $ 28.5 billion, and the city took first place in the world in this indicator.
According to the annual survey of the Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index, Dubai was the fourth most popular destination for international travel in the world.
A report released on Tuesday showed that only Bangkok, London and Paris outran the emirate in this ranking.
Dubai also turned out to be the city in which tourists spend the largest amounts. The total spending of international visitors in Dubai amounted to $ 28.5 billion in 2016.
Abu Dhabi, with an aggregate annual growth rate of 18.9% in the number of visitors from 2009 to 2016, has maintained its position as the fastest growing city in the Middle East and Africa and is the fourth city in the world with the fastest growing number of tourists.
According to Mastercard, last year Dubai attracted 14.87 million international visitors, and an increase of 7.7% is expected this year. Of the 10 leading cities this year, greater growth is expected only in Tokyo.
Khalid Elgibali, president of Mastercard Middle East and North Africa, said: "Dubai’s achievements in the ninth Mastercard Global Destination Cities index confirm the emirate’s position as the world's leading tourism and shopping destination."
"With a constant focus on innovating its infrastructure and offers for business and leisure, Dubai continues to strengthen its position on the world map as a very attractive destination for visitors of all ages and nationalities."
Issam Kazim, general director of the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing, added: “Travel and tourism are among Dubai’s main economic drivers, and the city’s high ratings in the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index 2017 confirm the effectiveness of partnerships between the government and the private sector in stimulating growth” .
“Dubai is still a must-see and re-visit destination for both business and leisure travelers, and the opening in 2016 of world-class attractions and facilities like IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai Parks and Resorts and Dubai Opera expanded the offer. for all visitors, "he said.
"With new offers in 2017, including La Perle, the first permanent theater show in the city, as well as hotels ... Dubai always has something to offer visitors."
