Dubai Sets New Record with 9.31 Million Visitors in H1 2024

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According to data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai welcomed 9.31 million foreign overnight visitors from January to June 2024, marking a 9% increase from the 8.55 million tourists during the same period in 2023.

After hosting 17.15 million foreign overnight visitors in 2023—a record-breaking year—Dubai has continued its strong tourism performance. The city is on track to set a new record in 2024 based on its growth in the first half of the year.

This rise in foreign visitor numbers supports the ambitious goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to further establish Dubai as a premier international business and leisure destination. This initiative is driven by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and is supported by DET’s efforts in collaboration with various stakeholders.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said,?“Guided by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s strategic vision, Dubai’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate its robust growth potential and attractive proposition for global travellers. With its sustained growth, Dubai is setting the standard for cities worldwide, in line with the objective of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to establish Dubai as one of the world’s top urban economies. His Highness urged all industry stakeholders to expand partnerships with key markets, explore new opportunities and work to enhance Dubai’s value offering by creating rich and memorable experiences.”

“Dubai’s robust tourism growth in the first half of 2024 is evidence of the city’s capacity to develop successful public-private partnerships and create extensive international networks of cooperation. Dubai is becoming a more well-liked international travel destination each year, solidifying its position as a leader in the world of tourism. We are still dedicated to continuing on this prosperous path and increasing the tourism industry’s GDP contribution to Dubai. We want to break records and establish new standards in 2024 by improving our infrastructure and offering visitors first-rate services, Sheikh Hamdan continued.