Dubai visitor numbers begin to recover as tourism boss hails city's determination

Dubai tourist arrivals plunge 44pc as regional war hits travel

DUBAI, Sept 14 — The number of international tourists visiting Dubai dropped by 44 per cent year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026 amid escalating tensions in West Asia,...

Dubai tourist numbers down 44% year-on-year in Jan-Aug 2026

In the first eight months of 2026, the city welcomed 6.97 million international tourists, including 869,000 in August, the highest monthly figure since February.

Dubai visitor numbers begin to recover as tourism boss hails city's determination

Hotel occupancy hits 66 per cent as city recovers from effects of Iran war

With 6.97 million visitors, tourism to Dubai on recovery

As the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, the largest travel trade show in the Middle East and North African area, opens its doors...