Essay On Impact Of Tourism In Dubai

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The Economic Impact of Tourism

The Effects of Tourism on Dubai

Introduction

Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving center - to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the east and the west.’ It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region.
Home to just over 2 million people from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Living in Dubai has a lot to offer. It is safe, politically stable, centrally located, and has a good education system and healthcare facilities, modern infrastructure and much more. The sun shines almost every day, the shopping and leisure facilities are impressive, and the salaries are tax-free. chart Living in Dubai is exciting, something new and different happens every so often. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a new project is announced, whether it is the launch of a sports stadium, a mega commercial tower, a residential enclave or yet another shopping mall! Dubai is constantly on the move, striving for greater heights and more facilities and comfort for its residents and visitors.
Dubai is without a doubt a destination of the 21st century. Read any article about the fastest growing city in the region and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll see the words ‘ambitious’, ‘record-breaking’ and ‘staggering’. This meteoric growth has not gone unnoticed, and each year thousands of expats arrive to claim a slice of the action.

It is strange to imagine that 20 years ago Sheikh Zayed...

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... of international business and services in the Middle East. One of the ways it has achieved this is through its public policy towards tourism. Dubai’s actions towards and success around tourism are a direct result of its and its neighbors wealth from oil, as well as its central planning. While it has achieved remarkable success in a relatively short period, its tourism industry and overall development has also been affected by the global financial crisis and Arab Spring movements. As Dubai resets its course after its own economic recession, it needs to be aware of opportunities within the tourism industry around focusing on consumer segments other than the high-end, luxury tourists and developing cultural and heritage attractions, potentially around the booming gastronomic tourism market and its emergence as a gastronomic destination.

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