Western Europe emerged as the leading source market for international tourists to Dubai. They made up over 18 percent of the total visitors with a remarkable 327,000 arrivals. Meanwhile, GCC countries followed closely with 311,000 visitors, representing nearly 18 percent of the total arrivals. Proximity and strong economic ties continue to drive tourism flows from neighboring Gulf nations, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a preferred destination for regional travelers. South Asia secured the third position, with 294,000 visitors comprising approximately 17 percent of the total international arrivals.
In fourth place, the number of international tourists from Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Eastern Europe recorded 262,000, or 15 percent, of Dubai’s total. Meanwhile, the number of visitors from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region reached 211,000 or 12 percent of the total number of tourists coming to Dubai, ranking fifth.
North and Southeast Asia ranked sixth for international tourists to Dubai. Dubai saw 149,000 visitors from both regions, with a share of 8 percent. Meanwhile, the Americas contributed 115,000 visitors, accounting for approximately 6 percent of the total arrivals.
