Saudi Arabian tourists drive UAE economy | GulfNews.com

Saudi Arabian tourists drive UAE economy | GulfNews.com:

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• Image Credit: Pankaj Sharma/Gulf News
• Saudi tourists at The Dubai Mall. Saudis visit Dubai during the summer holidays, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. They also come during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and Gitex Shopper.

Saudi Arabian tourists have played a role in boosting the UAE economy, which is led by trade and tourism.
While the majority of visitors from the kingdom come to Dubai, they also visit other emirates, such as Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
“Saudi Arabia is the biggest market for Dubai in terms of room occupancy,” said Philip Wooller, area director of STR Global for the Middle East and Africa. Last year, Saudi Arabia topped the source markets with 1,128,757 visitors to Dubai. The number was less in Abu Dhabi, with 70,765 visitors, says Wooller."

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