Sheikh Mohammed: Dubai welcomes 7 million tourists in eight months
Dubai: Dubai welcomed about seven million tourists in the first eight months of 2026 and recorded 21 million booked hotel room nights over the same period. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the figures during a visit to Arabian Travel Market 2026, which brought together exhibitors from 80 countries.…
In the first eight months of 2026, Dubai has welcomed approximately seven million tourists, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This figure was disclosed during a visit to the Arabian Travel Market 2026, a gathering of exhibitors from 80 countries.
The tourism authorities, airlines, global hospitality brands, and technology companies are present at the exhibition to examine the future of the global tourism industry. Sheikh Mohammed expressed his welcome to visitors in the UAE and affirmed his commitment to maintaining Dubai's status as a leading tourism destination. He emphasized the country's generosity, diversity, and vitality as key factors in its appeal.
The Arabian Travel Market serves as a platform for major players from the international travel, aviation, hospitality, and tourism technology sectors to showcase destinations and discuss industry trends. In 2025, Dubai recorded a record-breaking 19.59 million international visitors, with tourism revenues reaching Dh49.2 billion and hotel guests numbering 32.3 million.
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