Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced that 4.88 million visitors travelled to Dubai from January to October this year.
International visits reached over 1 million in the month of October.
The hospitality sector also witnessed an increase in tourism with 9.4 million room nights were sold from January to October, up from 7 million over the same period in 2019.
In October, occupancy was at around 64%, while the length of stay increased by 12% from 4.1 nights to 4.6 nights.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism said, "Inspired by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai and strengthened by the success of Expo 2020 Dubai and the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, Dubai has been at the vanguard of the world’s tourism and economic rebound, setting the tone for sustained recovery and growth. Through this highly energised and cohesive tourism and economic ecosystem, I am confident that Dubai will deliver on its vision of being the world’s leading global centre for investment, business, talent, visitation and next-generation thinking."