More than 1.2 million visited Dubai During new year holidays

Once again, Dubai proved to be a heart of global tourist attraction as it recorded a whopping a million plus visitors during the New Years holidays.
According to statistics released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) on Thursday, an influx of travelers to Dubai during the New Year holiday season was recorded from December 27, 2023, to January 1, 2024, where over 1.2 million passengers passed through Dubai’s air, land, and sea ports.
This shockingly high numbers confirm Dubai’s status as the global hotspot for holiday makers across the world.
The travel statistics are distributed across various ports, with the majority of approximately 1.14 million travelers being handled by Dubai’s airports.
The land ports facilitated the movement of 76,376 passengers, while the sea ports catered to 27,108 travelers. Overall, the period saw 693,018 arrivals compared to 546,610 departures.
Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the GDRFA, emphasized that the impressive statistics affirmed the city’s status as a preferred choice for individuals worldwide.
He further expressed his pride in Dubai’s reputation among the millions who selected it as their New Year’s celebration destination, noting that Dubai’s GDRFA, airports, and ports consistently deliver exceptional experiences to visitors year-round.
By Desmond Nleya: Daily Times