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7/1/25, 3:20 PM Global visitors to UAE spent Dhs217 billion in 2024, says...

Global visitors to UAE spent Dhs217 billion in 2024,

says Sheikh Mohammed

Last updated: June 26, 2025 | 16:47

Sheikh Mohammed chairs a meeting in Dubai. File

A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE's travel
and tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024.

The sector contributed Dhs257.3 billion ($70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13%
of the economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth
compared to 2019, one of the highest growth rates globally and regionally in terms of tourism's
contribution to economic development.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and
Ruler of Dubai, praised the sector's achievements, stating, "In a new indicator of the strength
and diversity of our national economy, the WTTC report highlights the exceptional achievements

of the UAE tourism sector. International visitor spending exceeded Dhs217 billion last year, with

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