Dubai has been described as a cosmopolitan city and an exceptional destination that embraces a rich cultural diversity

Colliers: "Freelance Work" and "Remote Work" Visas Enhance Dubai's Tourist Attraction

  • Colliers: Dubai has an excellent infrastructure to support tourists.

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  • Philip McKenzie: "Dubai has a high level of security and safety, which makes it an attractive destination for tourists."

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Philip McKenzie, a senior advisor in the Middle East and North Africa at Colliers International Consulting, said that "Dubai possesses many vital tourist ingredients, the first of which is easy access to the emirate and explore its destinations," noting that a visit to Dubai requires only one flight for two thirds. world population.

He added to "Emirates Today" that "the emirate has an excellent infrastructure to support tourists," pointing out that the introduction of the "remote work" and "freelance work" visas contributes to enhancing the emirate's attractiveness, an option for those wishing to work through the Internet, and freelance workers.

McKenzie expected that all these factors will enhance Dubai's position and competitiveness on the global tourism map, pointing out that Dubai is at a high level of security and safety, which makes it an attractive destination for tourists, and will maintain this position in the future.

cosmopolitan city

McKenzie continued: “Dubai offers a wide range of experiences that allow visitors to enjoy the desert nature during the day, then dine in (Michelin-starred) restaurants, and its destinations cater to all types of tourism, ranging from amusement parks to world-famous shopping destinations, Like a shopping center (The Dubai Mall).

rich diversity

He said: "Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that embraces a rich cultural diversity, and attracts individuals from all over the world, in addition to its rich local heritage. These factors confirm Dubai's position as an exceptional destination that allows visitors to enjoy a stay on the beach, or experience various experiences in various parts of the emirate."

He pointed out that the tourism sector's contribution to the country's GDP amounted to about 11.7 percent in 2019, anticipating the sector's recovery and an increase in its contribution in 2022.

McKenzie explained that "the estimates of the World Travel and Tourism Council show that the tourism sector contributes to raising the levels of demand in many economic sectors, not only the sectors that support tourism, as tourists frequent restaurants and shops, and take taxis and the metro, which raises the demand for these services, and pushes to provide More of them, which means creating more job opportunities in sectors not directly related to tourism.”

Hotel performance

In addition, Colliers International Consulting revealed, in its monthly report, that Dubai hotels recorded strong performance levels, compared to markets in the Middle East during the first half of this year, noting that the Expo 2020 Dubai activities had a positive impact on the performance of the UAE market. As a whole.

The company’s data showed strong expectations for the performance of the hotel market in Dubai during the current year, in terms of occupancy rates and return for each available room. It is expected that hotels located in the areas of “Dubai Creek”, “Festival City”, “Dubai Marina” and “Jumeirah Beach Residence” will register Occupancy rates reach 77%, compared to 73% in the areas of the Dubai International Financial Center and Sheikh Zayed Road, and about 71% in the “Palm Jumeirah.”

Yield growth

According to the company's data, Dubai topped the region's markets in terms of return on available rooms growth rates, and the average return is expected to rise this year by 19% in the "Dubai Creek Harbor" and "Festival City" areas, and 17% in the Dubai International Financial Center regions. and Sheikh Zayed Road, and it reaches about 7% in hotels located in the areas: “Palm Jumeirah”, “Dubai Marina” and “Jumeirah Beach Residence”.

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