#Dubai entered 2026 with record #tourism momentum, but escalating military tensions across the Middle East are now threatening the emirate’s #travelindustry and property market. The city welcomed 19.59 million international visitors in 2025, a five percent increase from the previous year and the third consecutive annual record, according to data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Hotel occupancy averaged 80.7% across 827 hotels and more than 154,000 rooms, reflecting strong demand from leisure and business travellers. Western Europe remained the largest source market with 4.1 million visitors, followed by South Asia, the Gulf region, and Eastern Europe. Dubai International Airport also retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, supporting the steady flow of #globalvisitors. “Dubai’s tourism sector has achieved record-breaking figures for the third year in a row,” Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said...