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Emirates is the world and winter "climax" Tourist seasons

Abu Dhabi on February 1 / WAM / The UAE has strengthened its position as one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the region and the world, and it has become among the most demanding tourist destinations throughout the year, while the winter season is the tourist “peak” season.

The winter season is a special season for tourism promotion in the Emirates, due to the moderation of temperatures and the multiplicity of tourism options between entertainment, shopping and business, as well as recreation and enjoyment of picturesque natural areas that include mountains, deserts, coasts and nature reserves.

The UAE recently launched the campaign “The Most Beautiful Winter in the World”, for the fifth year in a row to celebrate people and space amid exceptional tourism experiences targeting citizens, residents and tourists coming from the rest of the world, according to an integrated system based on 53 years of distinguished achievements that made it undisputed regional and global tourism.

And fled the cold weather in many countries around the world, which is witnessing a sharp decrease in temperatures during the winter, many tourists flock to the UAE, with warm weather and moderate atmosphere in the winter, to enjoy alongside many activities such as safari and adventure trips Mountain, camping and valleys adventure.

According to the 2024 Tourism and Travel Development Index, issued by the World Economic Forum, the UAE ranked first in the region, and ranked 18th globally, to achieve progress by 7 centers, compared to the previous version.

The UAE is the only Middle East country in the list of the ten most revenues in international tourism revenues, and the expectations of the tourism and travel report issued by the World Travel and Tourism Council of the Emirates indicate that it attracted 29.2 million international tourists in 2024, a growth of 15.5%, compared to 2023; While it is expected, according to the “Travel Council” report, for the tourist indicators of the Emirates, the number of international tourists coming to the country by 2033 is about 45.5 million tourists.

With the moderate weather and environmental diversity between the oases, mountains, and the vast deserts, in addition to the goodness, the islands and beautiful beaches, the UAE offers an ideal destination for those looking for various adventures and unforgettable tourism experiences, and it has become in light of the continued development of the infrastructure and service system, a major destination for winter tourism that visitors from countries The different world.

The demand in winter is increasing in desert flight tourism, mountain walks and paragliding, as well as climbing and descending ropes in mountainous areas and exploring valleys, desert camping experience, beauty ride, and exploring traditional Bedouin life, and you can also enjoy watching stars at night, where the desert has a serenity Her sky, which makes it one of the best places to watch stars.

The tourist Liam Andrew of Denmark said that the experience of winter tourism in the UAE is gaining a very distinctive character, as it has a charming atmosphere and a picturesque nature embodied in its natural ingredients of the mountains, valleys and extended beaches, and deserts covered with golden sand, as well as other tourist attractions.

He adds, “We spent beautiful days between” Hiking “, Safari and camping, mountain adventures and sailing boat riding, and we enjoyed natural reserves, visited historical and archaeological monuments, such as the Dubai Museum, and we saw markets that receive their guests with the smell of incense and the fragrance of heritage, and we wandered between their sides and saw what it contains Of the heritage holdings and various products that embody the heritage richness of the UAE.

In turn, “Emma” shares her husband Liam Andrew, the opinion about the pleasure of winter tourism in the Emirates, which contributes to its brilliance several factors, the most prominent of which is shopping, where there is a large series of the most important global commercial centers that are witnessing attractive marketing offers, in addition to dedicated entertainment activities For young and adults alike.

The “National Tourism Strategy 2031” aims to attract tourism investments for the country with a value of 100 billion dirhams, and to attract 40 million hotel guests by 2031.

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