Economists and tourism experts anticipate tens of thousands of Chinese tourists to flock to Dubai during the first quarter of the year.
A senior figure in the region’s tourism sector warned hotels in Dubai to adapt and prepare for an influx of visitors from China.
Economists forecasted that their number could swell to tens of thousands in the first quarter of the year.
Several countries worldwide welcomed an increasing number of Chinese tourists after the Asian country fully reopened its borders to the world in early January.
Dubai’s hospitality industry is advised to be ‘China-ready’ such as hiring Mandarin speakers, preparing menus in the Mandarin language, or preparing Chinese food such as ‘dim sum’ to make sure the experience is tailored towards the market.
Dubai is currently home to the largest Chinese market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) known as the ‘Dragon Mart’.
According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, China has consistently ranked among the Top-5 source markets for the city over the past decade.
The UAE is being seen as a key destination for visitors after China reopened its borders.
Tourism experts believe that the opening of China’s borders is going to be a game changer and benefit the region.