Dubai welcomes 8.5mn visitors in H1

Driven by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s visionary strategy to enhance sustainable economic growth and raise global competitiveness, Dubai has emerged as one of the most attractive cities to visit.

TT Bureau

Dubai has welcomed more than 8.5 million international visitors during the first six months of 2023, showing renewed momentum in the tourism sector. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, said that Dubai continues to reinforce its position as a major global economic hub, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Reviewing a report on Dubai’s economic progress in the first half of 2023, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said: “Our economic accomplishments, as well as our future goals, have been shaped by rigorous strategic planning, the exemplary efforts of our institutions, and our remarkable resilience and adeptness in navigating global challenges and the rapidly evolving economic environment. Such accomplishments are testament to the trust placed by major investors, international institutions and business leaders in Dubai.”

Dubai has further consolidated its status as the world’s leading tourist destination in the first half of 2023, he added.

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