{"id":1850,"date":"2024-05-31T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T09:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:38:46","slug":"the-growth-of-the-tourism-sector-in-the-united-arab-emirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/la-montee-en-puissance-du-secteur-touristique-des-emirats-arabes-unis\/","title":{"rendered":"The rise of the tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2023, the tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates played a crucial role in the country\u2019s economy<\/strong>. By generating substantial income<\/strong> and thousands of job opportunities<\/strong>, this sector is positioning itself as a a major economic pillar<\/strong>. This article explores the recent economic contributions of tourism to the UAE and its promising prospects for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The economic contributions of tourism in 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates has made an impressive contribution of $59.89 billion of GDP<\/strong> in 2023. This figure is equivalent to approximately 11,7 %<\/strong> of the country\u2019s economy as a whole. That year, the tourism industry also generated 809,000 job opportunities<\/strong>, highlighting its importance not only in terms of revenue but also in terms of local employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Contribution to GDP:<\/strong>\u00a059.89 billion dollars<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Share of the total economy:<\/strong>\u00a011,7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jobs created:<\/strong>\u00a0809 000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Forecasts and targets for 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    According to projections, the contribution from the tourism sector is expected to rise in 2024. It is expected to reach 12 % of GDP<\/strong>, or approximately AED 236 billion<\/strong>. Furthermore, the number of job opportunities<\/strong> is scheduled to switch to 833 000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key forecasts for 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The forecasts show that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The sector will contribute up to\u00a012% of GDP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The monetary value of this contribution will be approximately\u00a0AED 236 billion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The number of jobs created could reach\u00a0833 000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Long-term tourism strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      During a three-day meeting organised by the UN in Muscat, Oman, Khaled Al Midfa<\/strong> highlighted the strategic importance of tourism to the UAE\u2019s economy. The UAE Tourism Strategy<\/strong> aims to increase the the sector\u2019s contribution is set to reach AED 450 billion by 2031<\/strong>, thereby setting out a clear and ambitious vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Key strategic objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The main objectives of the Tourism Strategy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Increase tourism\u2019s contribution to GDP to\u00a0AED 450 billion by 2031<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Continue to create employment opportunities in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Improving tourism infrastructure and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        A rise in the global tourism rankings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        The United Arab Emirates have made progress in the international rankings<\/strong> in tourism, ranking first in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) and placing 18th in the world<\/strong> according to the\u2019Travel and Tourism Development Index<\/strong> published by the World Economic Forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Assessment criteria for the ranking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        This ranking takes several factors into account, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Favourable environment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Travel policy and infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Natural and cultural resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sustainability in the travel and tourism sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Challenges and opportunities for the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          Although the outlook is promising, the UAE\u2019s tourism sector faces a number of challenges if it is to continue on this upward trajectory. These include the need to diversify tourism offerings<\/strong>, by strengthen existing infrastructure<\/strong> and to promote the environmental sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Current challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Diversification of tourist attractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Improvement and modernisation of infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Greater support for environmental sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Opportunities not to be missed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            To capitalise on these challenges, the options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Expansion into new market segments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Investments in technology and innovation in the tourism sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Highlighting eco-friendly destinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              In conclusion, the the tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates<\/strong> remains a key force within the\u2019national economy<\/strong>, with substantial economic contributions and a bright future ahead. Ongoing efforts to improve this sector will ensure its leading role on the global tourism stage.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              En 2023, le secteur du tourisme des \u00c9mirats Arabes Unis a jou\u00e9 un r\u00f4le crucial dans l\u2019\u00e9conomie du pays. En g\u00e9n\u00e9rant d\u2019importants revenus et des milliers d\u2019opportunit\u00e9s d\u2019emploi, ce secteur se positionne comme un pilier \u00e9conomique majeur. Cet article explore les contributions \u00e9conomiques r\u00e9centes du tourisme aux EAU et ses perspectives prometteuses pour l\u2019avenir. Les contributions \u00e9conomiques du tourisme en […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1850"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1850\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1852,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1850\/revisions\/1852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}