REVEALED: The Number Of People Who Vacationed In Dubai In 2019

by Vaishnavi Venkataraman
REVEALED: The Number Of People Who Vacationed In Dubai In 2019

Dubai has never failed to put its best foot for tourists. And that also makes the country one of the most preferred tourist destinations. Every year, there has been a significant rise in the number of tourists flocking in. Last year too, Dubai welcomed an impressive number of tourists. According to official data from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Dubai received a record of 16.73 million visitors in 2019.

What’s It?

A study conducted by the Nations World Tourism Organisation has revealed that over 16.73 million visitors holidayed in Dubai in 2019. This is the number of overnight visitors Dubai saw 2019 and the number indicated a 5.1% growth.

India continued to remain a top source market for Dubai, with tourists from the country reaching a whopping 2 million. Chinese travelers increased by 13% after the country granted visa on arrival to Chinese citizens. Furthermore, France inched by two spots, with visitor number growing  by 17%, while Russian tourists dropped by 10%.

Here are the top 6 countries that were a source of market in 2019:

  1. India
  2. Saudi Arabia
  3. UK
  4. Oman
  5. China
  6. Russia

Helal Saeed Almarri, director general of Dubai Tourism, said: The first quarter, is only a reflection of the successes of many ongoing initiatives and efforts of all our partners in the sector. This is not just the city’s impressive attractions, but also through customized programs and presentations to fulfill its promises and obligations to all its visitors”.

What’s It?

Meanwhile, a study conducted by global database company Numbeo, has ranked Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the safest cities in the world for 2020. Abu Dhabi topped the list, while Dubai was ranked on the seventh place. We all love Dubai and Abu Dhabi for how safe they are and now, this news has reaffirmed our belief.

Findings From The Survey

Abu Dhabi and Dubai feature at 1st and 7th position, respectively. Abu Dhabi also had a low crime rate index of 11.36 and the highest safety index of 88.67. Meanwhile, Dubai scored a crime rate index of 16.98 and a safety index of 83.02, putting it on the seventh spot.

Sharjah also made it to the list, bagging the fifth spot!

The Complete List Of Winners

Abu Dhabi topped the list, followed by Doha, Qatar, Taipei, Taiwan and Qeubec City, Canada. Here’s the complete list:

1. Abu Dhabi, UAE
2. Doha, Qatar
3. Taipei, Taiwan
4. Qeubec City, Canada
5. Sharjah, UAE
6. Zurich, Switzerland
7. Dubai, UAE
8. Munich, Germany
9. Eskisehir, Turkey
10. Bern, Switzerland