Dubai Sets Record with 9.31 Million Visitors in First Half of 2024

As always, Dubai seems to be on a mission to continuously one-up itself. 

According to the Government of Dubai, the famous city experienced a record-breaking influx of tourists in the first half of 2024 with 9.31 million international overnight visitors. 

To put things into perspective, the city hosted 17.15 million visitors throughout 2023. So, it seems the metropolis is on its way to achieving its ‘Dubai Economic Agenda D33’ goal to further establish itself as a leading global destination for business and leisure. 

"The strong tourism growth achieved by Dubai in the first half of 2024 is testament to the city’s ability to foster productive public-private partnerships and build extensive global networks of collaboration,” HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, shares with SceneTraveller. “With every year, Dubai continues to consolidate its status as a frontrunner in the global tourism landscape and grow in popularity as an international destination.” 

Some of the city’s achievements this year include being named the No.1 global destination in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for the third year running and earning the title of ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’ by the World Travel Awards. Additionally, Dubai International Airport and Mina Rashid were named the Middle East’s leading airport and leading cruise port for 2024 respectively.