What was the total number of visitors for the first eight months of 2026?

The total number of international overnight visitors to Dubai in the first eight months of 2026 reached 6.97 million.

What was Dubai's hotel occupancy rate in August 2026?

Hotel occupancy in Dubai stood at 66 per cent during August 2026.

What is the purpose of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism's participation in ATM 2026?

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism is using Arabian Travel Market 2026 to enhance international trade partnerships and stimulate future tourism demand for the emirate.

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Tourism·20 September 2026

Dubai Records Strong Tourist Numbers in August, ATM 2026 Boosts Partnerships

Dubai welcomed approximately 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026, marking the highest monthly volume since February, bringing the total for the first eight months to 6.97 million.

Dubai's tourism sector experienced a significant rebound in August 2026, recording 869,000 international overnight visitors. This figure represents the highest monthly volume observed since February of the same year. Cumulatively, the city has attracted 6.97 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026.

Hotel occupancy rates in Dubai reached 66 per cent during August. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is using the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 event to cultivate and strengthen international trade partnerships, aiming to stimulate future demand for the emirate's tourism offerings.

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How many international visitors did Dubai receive in August 2026?: Dubai welcomed approximately 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026.
What was the total number of visitors for the first eight months of 2026?: The total number of international overnight visitors to Dubai in the first eight months of 2026 reached 6.97 million.
What was Dubai's hotel occupancy rate in August 2026?: Hotel occupancy in Dubai stood at 66 per cent during August 2026.
What is the purpose of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism's participation in ATM 2026?: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism is using Arabian Travel Market 2026 to enhance international trade partnerships and stimulate future tourism demand for the emirate.

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