Dubai strengthens its position as one of the most open cities after the pandemic

The Arabian Travel Market 2022 is the first event with maximum capacity after the pandemic, with 23,000 visitors.

The Arabian Travel Market has been a four-day event that has brought together 23,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from up to 150 countries in Dubai, which is twice as many visitors as the previous year, placing the country as one of the most open after the pandemic.

In recent years, Dubai has become one of the preferred destinations for business, tourism, and events due, among other factors, to the excellent rate of national economic growth and the sound management of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, which places it as one of the safest cities to travel. According to a report, Dubai received almost 4 million international visitors between January and March 2022. This data represents a growth of 214% compared to last year and consolidates its position as one of the preferred destinations for travelers of all nationalities. In addition, the Emirati city is ranked first in hotel occupancy during the first three months of 2022, with 82%.

The massive arrival of tourists has caused Dubai International (DXB) to remain the busiest airport in the world by volume of travelers for the eighth consecutive month. It was registering annual passenger traffic of 29.1 million in 2021. Despite the pandemic, Dubai International has reached its busiest quarter since 2020, with a total figure of 13.6 million passengers.

Dubai, the capital of leisure

Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates located in the Gulf, making it an ideal destination for tourism. The Emirati city is called "the shopping capital of the Middle East," It has the largest shopping center in the world, the Dubai Mall, and more than 70 shopping centers.

The country's best-known attractions are shopping, culture, and entertainment. Tourists and artists frequently come to the Emirate to enjoy or participate in the many shows that Dubai offers. An example of Dubai's opening to the world is the Global Village Dubai, an event with attractions made up of more than 40 pavilions from different countries dedicated to leisure that, during its 26th season, attracted 7.8 million visitors during the 194 days it was open to the public. Public.

In addition, the Dubai Food Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises in its 25th edition are expected to increase visitor and tourist arrivals in Dubai significantly.

The Emirate has more than 12,000 restaurants and cafes and is positioned as a privileged place for gastronomic events and attracts food lovers and the highest-rated chefs in the world, as well as renowned restaurants, street food, and local restaurants inspired by most of 200 nationalities that coexist in the Emirate.

Dubai, a place to do business

Over the past year, Dubai has established itself as the world's leading destination for meetings, incentives, and conferences. And it was the venue for various events that made it a global business hub. According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the Emirati city has held 120 events during 2021 and beyond that will bring together 70,000 opinion leaders, government officials, and industry professionals.

The exhibitions are also an economic gold mine for Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai has established itself as the most significant event in the history of World Expos. It has managed to bring together 192 participating countries that joined "Connecting minds, creating future," a meeting to unite culture, innovation, and science.

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