Dubai welcomed 8.68 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, from January through May. This figure reflects a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which registered 8.12 million visitors. The latest statistics were released in the Tourism Performance Report January – May 2025 by the Dubai Department of Economy...
Dubai welcomed 5.31 million international visitors during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 3 percent annual increase in tourist numbers. This growth reflects the emirate’s ongoing appeal as a top travel destination. Western Europe remains the largest source market for visitors to Dubai. The influx of tourists from this region continues to play a...
Inbound tourism spending in Saudi Arabia has reached an unprecedented SR153.61 billion ($40.95 billion) in 2024, representing a 13.82 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the Saudi Central Bank. This surge has also elevated the Kingdom’s travel balance surplus to SR49.78 billion, marking a 7.81 percent rise from 2023. Furthermore, outbound spending...
The GCC region has emerged as a global hotspot for tourism, attracting 68.1 million visitors in 2023 and generating a record $110.4 billion in revenue. According to data from GCC-Stat, this marks a 42.8% increase in tourist arrivals compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The Gulf countries are making steady progress towards their 2023-2030 tourism...