A safe and popular tourist spot and a top choice for expats, here’s why Dubai is special

According to the latest data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai welcomed more than six million international visitors between January and November 2021, which exceeds the 5.5 million tourists who visited Dubai for the whole of 2020. During this 11-month period, 743 hotel establishments with more than 136,000 rooms also opened their doors to customers, showing a high occupancy rate of more than 60%, one the highest occupancy rates in the world.

Expo 2020 Dubai has also made a major contribution to raising awareness of Dubai and increasing the number of visitors to the city. Since its opening on October 1, 2020, Expo 2020 has attracted more than 10 million visits from residents and travelers from around the world.

Here’s a look at some of the major surveys that have ranked Dubai among the best places in the world.

Dubai beat popular holiday destinations such as London, Bali and Rome to become the most popular destination in 2022.

In a list published by Tripadvisor, Dubai ranks first, followed by London (UK), Cancun (Mexico), Bali (Indonesia) and Crete (Greece).

“Dubai is a destination that blends modern culture and history, adventure with shopping and world-class entertainment”, Tripadvisor noted.

« Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, admire the city center from the top of the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks . If you’re looking for thrills, you can float over desert dunes in a hot air balloon, board a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure, or skydive over Palm Jumeirah,” a- he added.

Rome (Italy), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Istanbul (Turkey), Paris (France) and Hurghada (Egypt) complete the top 10 of the “Travellers’ Choice 2022: Popular Destinations – World” list.

Dubai has been ranked among the best cities in the world for a healthy lifestyle in a new report by British company Lensstore. The Healthy Lifestyle Cities Report 2022 studied 44 cities around the world across 10 metrics ranging from pollution levels to hours of sunshine, and even the average cost of a gym membership.

Dubai came in second (after Vienna), thanks in part to its “staggering 3,509 hours of sunshine per year… The city is not only perfect for those who need vitamin D and want to relax, the city counting nearly 2,000 (1,889) outdoor activities for active enthusiasts.” The top ten spots included Copenhagen in third place, followed by Frankfurt in fourth, Amsterdam in fifth, Helsinki in sixth, Berlin in seventh, and Stockholm, Fukuoka and Geneva in eighth, ninth and tenth place, respectively.

Dubai has once again lived up to its expectations of being one of the safest countries for women traveling alone.

According to the survey of InsureMyTrip, Dubai ranked third in the overall safety list for female travelers. The emirate ranked 8.64 out of 10 in Feeling Safe Despite Gender; 9.43 in feeling safe walking alone at night and 9.04 in overall safety.

The achievement was only possible thanks to the wise leadership of the rulers of the United Arab Emirates and the Dubai Police who take care of all aspects of life and security.

InsureMyTrip found in the survey that many travelers like to travel with friends or family, there are a number of travelers who prefer to travel solo. According to a study by Condor Ferries, 84% of solo travelers are women.

Dubai was ranked third in the world in the InterNations Expat City Ranking 2021, beating major cities such as Sydney, Prague and Madrid. The Expat City ranking is based on InterNations’ annual Expat Insider survey, which is one of the most comprehensive surveys on living and working abroad.

It’s hailed for its ease of navigation without speaking the local language, for its friendly local people, and for how easy it is to feel at home here – not that we’re surprised.

The survey offers detailed insights into five areas of expat life: urban quality of life, settling in, city work-life balance, finances and housing, and local cost of living. The first four topics make up the Expat Cities Ranking, which reveals the best and worst cities for expats.

Nakheel’s main development, Palm Jumeirah, was named the world’s best tourism development project at the World Travel Awards.

Apart from that, three new artificial island attractions were also crowned during the annual event. The View at The Palm, the 360-degree viewing platform atop the Palm Tower, has been named the Middle East’s Best New Tourist Attraction. The Palm West Beach, a beachfront leisure and dining attraction, has won the title of Dubai’s premier beach destination. The St Regis the Palm in Dubai has won the award for best new hotel in the world.

Dubai’s distinctive palm-shaped island is stunning to view from an airplane, or while skydiving, or just driving. This engineering marvel exemplifies Dubai’s commitment to continuous improvement and goal achievement. The area features an urban mix of island homes, opulent five-star resorts, trendy restaurants and trendy beach clubs.

Dubai Marina was recently voted the most Instagrammable superyacht marina by comparethemarket.com, based on Instagram data. Taking the crown, the area is known for being a scenic place of skyscrapers, blue waters and chic restaurants, and it’s no surprise that Dubai Marina has received more than 3.9 million posts on Instagram. The superb Marina Del Rey (USA) is in second place, followed by Marina di Porto Cervo (Italy).

Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel is ranked third (32.6), according to the latest YouGov survey. “Last year, for the first time, the hotel opened its doors to non-guests (residents and tourists) to experience its most prestigious and inaccessible spaces, which could have helped the brand create a more positive impression. strong among the people of the United Arab Emirates,” the report said.

Luxury resort Atlantis, the Palm came fourth (+28.7), followed by fellow five-star properties Hilton (+25.9), Jumeirah (+25.6) and Emirates Palace (+24.6) respectively fifth, sixth and seventh. Luxury hotel brands Marriott and Rotana were also in eighth (+23.6) and ninth place (+23.3), rounding out the top 10 list in the UAE.

Dubai-based airline Emirates tops the 2022 YouGov UAE Travel and Tourism Ranking, earning the highest impression score of 63.3 among residents of the country.

During the summer months last year when many destinations eased their travel restrictions, Emirates responded to high travel demand by increasing its route to 90% of pre-pandemic coverage, the company noted. of research.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways came in second place with an impression score of 40.5, while Qatar Airways took tenth place (22.1) in the ranking.

YouGov also revealed the top five brands that improved their impression scores the most over the past 12 months. Middle Eastern low-cost carriers flydubai and Air Arabia, as well as Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, were also among the most improved brands of the past year, ranking second and third respectively. and fifth place.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah have been ranked among the top 10 safest cities in the world in a report by data service provider Numbeo.

The Numbeo Safety Index is a crowdsourced list that ranks 459 cities using user feedback on issues related to cost of living, safety, pollution and crime.

Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the safest city in the world – worldwide – for the fourth consecutive year. Abu Dhabi had the highest score with a score of 88.14. Dubai was also recognized as the seventh safest city in the world, out of 376 other cities, according to the study.