Managers and workers said that the new projects, which will open their doors during the next year, the most prominent of which are seven projects, will contribute to enhancing the attractiveness of Dubai tourism, and qualify it to attract increasing numbers of visitors, according to its strategic directions for the coming years, expecting a two-digit growth in visitor numbers, with the launch of exhibition events Expo 2020.
They mentioned to «Emirates Today» that with the increase in the size of the hotel market, and the continuous increase in the number of visitors, especially the category of permanent visitors to the emirate, the need arises for the importance of the existence of new tourism facilities, explaining that the seven projects include: the Museum of the Future, the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Maidan One Mall, Skywalk, The View, Ain Dubai and Aquaventure Extension.
Opening projects
In detail, Saeed Al-Abedi, Chairman of Al-Abedi Holding Company for Tourism and Travel, said that “Dubai continues to open more projects every year that contribute to enhancing its tourism attractiveness to the country's residents and visitors coming to it.” He pointed out that “these projects also come in The framework of strategic plans to maintain a continuous growth in the rates of tourism flow.
He added, “With the end of September 2019, the total number of hotel establishments reached 716 properties, providing 119,779 rooms, an increase of 7% compared to the same period last year.” He pointed out that “with the increase in the size of the hotel market, the importance of having New tourist facilities in the emirate ».
He indicated that Dubai occupies the fourth position among the most visited cities in the world, and this continuous growth aims to enhance its classification to become the most visited cities in the world, and to enhance the goals of the tourism strategy until 2025, indicating that the growth in the tourism sector in Dubai reflects the annual demand and high The number of visitors, pointing out that there are new projects in the Palm Island and downtown Dubai.
He explained that the expectations indicate a continuous growth in the number of international visitors during the coming period, especially in light of the many procedures and facilities, including issuing entry visas to nationals of some countries from the main markets when accessing any of the country’s outlets, with the continued expansion of national air carriers, and opening them Direct flights linking the country with more foreign markets, indicating that pumping more investments in the field of new infrastructure and facilities contributes to providing wider options for visitors.
Continuous growth
In a related context, Walid Shawqi, General Manager of "Truvalio Travel and Tourism" said, "Dubai attracted about 16 million international visitors during the past year and recorded continuous growth rates in the levels of tourism flow since the beginning of this year, which supports the trends based on increasing Tourist attraction centers and facilities, and enhancing and diversifying the available services.
He explained that «Dubai continues to work on diversifying tourism services, to suit the various requirements of visitors who go to the emirate for the purpose of entertainment, shopping or business», pointing out that «the emirate has turned into a prominent destination for marine tourism, while receiving more ships and international companies operating cruises to Dubai ».
And that “a large percentage of visitors to Dubai are classified as permanent visitors, especially from the Arab Gulf markets and the European region, and therefore it is important to open new facilities and provide more tourism options for them.” It is expected that “Dubai will record growth next year in two years in numbers Tourists, coinciding with the launch of the activities of the Expo 2020 ».
Recreation parks
For his part, Musa Al Hayek, CEO of Operations at Al Bustan Center and Residence, said, “In recent years, the emirate has witnessed the opening of many recreational parks and tourist attractions, which attract millions of visitors annually”, pointing out that «these projects have met with great success During the recent period, in terms of the number of visitors, it has made Dubai a prominent destination to attract families and tourist groups from various international markets, explaining that "the new facilities will add more diversity in the activities it provides and in the various fields of entertainment, culture and education."
He added that "Dubai always surprises the world by opening specific projects that contribute to enhancing its tourism leadership." He pointed out that "these projects serve the emirate's strategic directions for the coming years and in the long run", indicating that "attracting more visitors in large numbers requires such projects." With the increase in the capacity of the facilities of the tourism sector ».
He pointed out that, with the hosting of the Expo 2020, expectations indicate a two-digit growth in the number of international visitors coming to the emirate, pointing out that some of the announced projects, which are expected to open in 2020, constitute qualitative additions similar to the projects (Eye of Dubai) And (Museum of the Future) and others ».
The 7 projects
1- Museum of the Future
The unique project aims to explore the future of science, technology, and innovation, and includes three main sections, which include robotics and artificial intelligence, the relationship between humans and robots, and the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on management and decision-making.
2- Mohammed bin Rashid Library
It is located on the Dubai Creek in Al Jaddaf, with a total area of about 66,000 square meters. Upon completion, the library will include eight specialized libraries, and about one million printed, electronic and audio books.
3- One Mall Square
The One Mall square features a portable folding planetarium. It combines the elements of a one-stop shopping and entertainment experience, attractions, and business features in one place. It will reveal the world's longest ski slope, which runs for a kilometer.
4- «Skywalk»
A new tourist destination for adventure lovers in the "Sky View Address" project, "Downtown Dubai", and the "Sky Walk" corridor is located on the 53rd floor of the "Sky View Address", which is suspended at a height of 200 meters.
5- "The View"
The company added «Nakheel» «The View in the Palm», which is a viewing platform that will be available to visitors at an altitude of 240 meters over the «Palm Jumeirah», and will provide views to see the scenic views of the island and the waters of the Arabian Gulf, and the Dubai skyline.
6- «Dubai Eye»
Eye of Dubai, which is located on Bluewaters Island, adds a new record to Dubai's record of achievements. This huge entertainment wheel will reach 250 meters, making it the highest of its kind in the world. It will also provide a wonderful view of the Dubai skyline due to its strategic location on the waterfront of the “GPR” area.
7- The expansion of «Aquaventure»
"Aquaventure" will see the addition of a third slope tower full of exciting slides, which is scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2020.