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fastest-growing sectors in the UAE's GDP. Transport and storage activities followed,

achieving a GDP growth of 11.5 per cent, driven by a significant increase in airport

passengers. The total number of international visitors reached approximately 31.5 million,
marking a 25 per cent increase as compared to 2022.

Similarly, construction and building activities witnessed an 8.9 per cent growth, the highest

in the past decade, while real estate activities achieved a growth rate of 5.9 per cent.

Residency and food services sector grew by 5.5 per cent, reflecting the remarkable
increase in international visitors in 2023. Hotel guests totalled 28 million, an 11 per cent

increase as compared to 2022.

At current prices, the GDP has reached AED 1.88 trillion in 2023, recording a growth rate

of 2.3 per cent. Non-oil GDP, also at current prices, amounted to AED 1.43 trillion,

achieving a growth rate of 9.9 per cent and an increase of AED 128 billion as compared to
2022.

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