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UAE ranks among top 7 global destinations for tourist spending

DUBAI Sun, 29 Jun 2025

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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 AED257.3 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,
reported WAM.

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

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