# Dubai tourism growth and visitor statistics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dubai-tourism-growth-and-visitor-statistics
> Updated: 2026-10-05T23:36:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In 2025, Dubai recorded its third consecutive year of record-breaking tourism, welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors. This figure represents a 5% increase from the 18.72 million visitors recorded in 2024.

Data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism indicates high visitor satisfaction, with 99.7% of tourists reporting they were ‘happy or very happy’ with their experience. The Dubai Mall was the most visited attraction, utilized by 97% of international tourists. Other significant areas of interest included beaches and marine experiences, visited by 79% of tourists, and heritage and culture areas, which attracted 64%.

Specific landmarks also saw increased engagement, including the Dubai Fountain, which experienced a 56% increase in visitors, while the Burj Khalifa and desert safaris each attracted 49% of international visitors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Dubai tourism hits record 19.59 million visitors in 2025

Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors in 2025, a 5% increase from 2024, marking its third consecutive record year with high visitor satisfaction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-tourism-hits-record-1959-million-visitors-in-2025

### 2026-09-09: Dubai Metro celebrates 17 years with record ridership and expansion plans

Marking 17 years of service, the Dubai Metro reached 294.7 million riders in 2025. Future expansions include the Blue Line, due in 2029, and a major underground Gold Line project.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-metro-celebrates-17-years-with-record-ridership-and-expansion-plans

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