08 Feb 2017
(MENAFN) Dubai welcomed record 14.9mn visitors last year, as the Gulf emirate capitalized on its safety in a region wracked by turmoil.
Furthermore, the emirate plans to attract 20mn visitors annually by 2020 when it welcomes the global trade fair Expo 2020.
Last year, the number of visitors to Dubai grew by 5 percent compared to the previous year, as proclaimed the tourism department.
In addition, Dubai Intl” Airport retained its position as the globe’s busiest hub for global passengers in 2016, handling 83.6mn travelers.
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