Dubai stands out as a leading global tourist destination, especially during New Year's Eve, attracting visitors globally for its dazzling fireworks displays and regal celebrations. And now, as per the data from The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), from 27 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, more than 1.2 million passengers passed through Dubai's air, land, and seaports, solidifying the emirate's status as a popular international hotspot.
The peak of this travel surge occurred on 30 December, with a whopping 224,380 passengers passing through Dubai in a single day. When it comes to travel, the statistics are distributed across various entry points. Around 1.14 million passengers were handled by Dubai's airports, the land ports managed the movement of 76,376 passengers, while the seaports took care of 27,108 passengers.
In total, this period saw 693,018 arrivals compared to 546,610 departures.
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, the Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), highlighted that the remarkable figures have further elevated the city's standing as a favoured destination for people globally. He expressed his pride in Dubai's reputation among the millions who chose it for their New Year's celebrations.