The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced its target to attract 24 million visitors by the end of 2023.
The target aims to enhance the tourism sector in the Emirate and follows after welcoming 18 million visitors in 2022, where hotel occupancy rates reached 70%.
In Abu Dhabi, the most significant number of tourists visiting are from India, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
The Emirate continues to grow in its target this year and has brought international talents, including Blackpink and Sting, to Abu Dhabi.
Additionally, the Emirate has become a hub for sporting events like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, NBA, and UFC as well as has hosted family events including Mother of the Nation (MOTN) and LIWA, which highlight the culture and traditions in the UAE.
His Excellency Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary at DCT Abu Dhabi said, "Our ambitious goal to welcome more 24 million visitors by end of 2023 builds on healthy growth over the past year. This encouraging performance was enabled through powerful collaborations and delivery of memorable travel and business experiences across the whole year, supported by an integrated ecosystem of best-in-class services, infrastructure, and impactful marketing. In Abu Dhabi we are demonstrating the power of partnerships across the tourism sector and the fact that collectively we can thrive."