Dubai’s Tourism Sector 2024 Performance Report, covering January to November, highlights the emirate’s impressive tourist numbers. In November, Dubai welcomed 1.83 million international tourists, following 1.77 million in January, 1.9 million in February, 1.51 million in March, 1.5 million in April, 1.44 million in May, 1.19 million in June, 1.31 million in both July and August, 1.36 million in September, and 1.67 million in October.
Western Europe emerged as the top source of tourists, contributing 20% of the total with 3.298 million visitors. South Asia followed with 2.858 million tourists, making up 17% of the total. The GCC countries ranked third, with over 2.5 million visitors, accounting for 15%.
CIS and Eastern Europe provided 2.353 million tourists, representing 14% of the total. The Middle East and North Africa sent 1.933 million visitors, contributing 12%, while North East and South East Asia accounted for 10%, with 1.622 million tourists.
These numbers reflect Dubai’s strong global appeal, showcasing its diverse tourist base across various regions.