Tourism in the UAE

Due to its geographical location, through the ages the UAE has acted as a transit destination between Europe, the Indian sub-continent, the Far East and Africa. This is still in practice today. Dubai International airport is one of the busiest in the world today and a large proportion of travellers will be passing through. However most of those travellers will have arranged to spend some time in the UAE.

Of course, this is not just any old "stop-over" or "re-fuelling station". This is the United Arab Emirates, a country bursting to the seams with richness, with pristine beaches and a varied landscape, with year round glorious weather, with attractions to suit every taste. It's this that attracts so many people to invest in property in Dubai.

World-class golf courses provide ready enjoyment and for shopping enthusiasts, a paradise awaits. In addition, the country's deep-rooted cultural heritage, accessible in the many cultural centres and at traditional sports such as falconry, camel- racing and horseracing, has been a powerful attraction for tourists. At J&JA Overseas Property we'll show you exactly where the best spots for Dubai tourism and tourism in the rest of the UAE. Enquire about Dubai property now.

Sport in Dubai attracts tourism to the UAE

The UAE has also become a much sought after venue for conferences, regional and international exhibitions and major sports events. These include the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, and polo and cricket competitions.

This is a country that is setting world records with magnificent new architecture that is sprouting up alongside traditional Arabic buildings.

Independent studies show that the tourism industry has accounted for a steadily increasing percentage of Dubai's GDP, with some estimates putting it as high as 20%. In fact Dubai tourism is expected to overtake oil exports as an important source of revenue in the near future.

The Department of Tourism and Commerce of Dubai's long term plan of increasing tourist figures is clearly working. Official figures released earlier this year showed there was a 5% increase in 2006 over 2005 on total number of visitors to hotel establishments in Dubai alone.

The UAE's clever thinking and action with money has proved that putting finance into the facilities and services pays off, drawing visitors and residents.

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