Racing through tough times, Dubai has emerged not merely as a participant but as a paragon of resilience, ingenuity, and strategic foresight. A conversation at SATTE with Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head, Proximity Markets, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, revealed the multifaceted strategies propelling Dubai to unprecedented heights in international tourism.
– Vartik Sethi
Dubai’s astonishing recovery, marked by an impressive throughput of 86.9 million passengers in 2023 and an unprecedented influx of 17.15 million international overnight visitors, is no mystical feat. It is the fruition of visionary leadership and a meticulously orchestrated response to global disruptions. Under the vision of its able leadership, Dubai exhibited unparalleled agility and foresight, reinforcing its stature as a global hub of tourism. Bader shared, “Our leader, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has always envisioned Dubai as a leader of innovation and growth and wants…