Dubai is one of the top 10 favorite destinations to visit globally in 2020 on the annual list of Lonely Planet, one of the world's largest travel and tourism references, according to a team from Editors and experts specialized in the travel and tourism sector.

The move reflects Dubai's advanced status as a world-class tourist destination, with its natural features, unique tourism facilities and facilities, diverse cultural and entertainment options, events and activities, as well as innovative tourist attraction projects that confirm its location as a preferred travel and holiday destination.

A busy year

Essam Kazim, Executive Director of Dubai Tourism and Commercial Marketing Corporation, said: “The choice of Dubai as one of the top 10 preferred cities to visit on the Lonely Planet list for 2020 is a testament to the success of efforts to enhance the emirate's advanced position on the world tourism map and the keenness to develop its capabilities and capabilities. To offer a variety of options for its visitors. ” He added that «the choice of the city by one of the largest specialized in the field of tourism and travel around the world reflects the status of Dubai and the growing interest in it, especially as we are coming to a year full of important events. As we work towards the goal set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to become Dubai the most visited city in the world, our promotional efforts continue to consolidate its position and enhance its appeal among tourists and travelers around the world. Through many innovative and effective initiatives, both for 2020 and beyond. ”

Tom Hall, vice president of Lonely Planet, said: “Dubai is renowned for its pioneering approach and its constant drive to set new world records, which will attract more visitors. It also has many interesting features, including a world-class shopping experience. In addition, the city is waiting for its most important year 2020, as it hosts the World Expo, adding that Dubai has succeeded in the past years in adding more attractions, including the wheel of the eye of Dubai, the museum Shindagha, a beautiful center of the arts, and many others.

Attractions

Dubai has the potential to attract visitors to the diversity of segments and different interests, thanks to its possibilities and tourism capabilities are evolving to suit all aspirations of travelers and visitors, whether they are looking for a destination for a fun family holiday, or want to learn about diverse cultures, or taste delicious food International through a wide range of international restaurants scattered throughout the city.

With the advent of 2020, a unique opportunity to visit Dubai, the travel and tourism experts at Lonely Planet showcased several of Dubai's major attractions, as well as the landmark projects it is building, which will, when completed, add quality to the attractions. Including the Expo 2020 Dubai site, as well as the Museum of the Future, a unique incubator to explore the future of science, technology and innovation with a new concept and innovative design using Arabic calligraphy, and the eye of Dubai, which is more than 250 meters high on Bluewaters Island and is the largest in the world. It allows visitors to th Dinah comprehensive panoramic view of Dubai and the magnificent coastline and the most famous landmarks. There are many historical treasures, museums and heritage areas that the Lonely Planet list has highlighted, including the Jumeirah Grand Mosque, Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai Museum, the traditional souks, Seef District, and the recently opened Jameel Arts Center. Frying Pan Adventures is an upscale and popular restaurant.

The list from Lonely Planet listed many of Dubai's attractions, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah, as well as prominent beach destinations such as La Mer and Kite Beach.

Natural ingredients

Lonely Planet's selection of Dubai is among the top 10 global destinations to visit in 2020, while Dubai continues to expand and diversify its capabilities and options in various areas of business, leisure, family and therapeutic tourism as well as eco-tourism, including its natural ingredients. Those available in Hatta, which embody the beauty of the emirate's natural destinations, as well as nature reserves, including the Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, the development of which is the largest tourism project of its kind in the region, and the first non-walled desert reserve in the UAE, and is home to hundreds of species of life. wilderness. The city also continues to focus on family entertainment destinations, including Dubai Parks and Resorts and AMG World of Adventure, which has quickly become one of the family's favorite destinations.

Essam Kazim:

«New evidence of the success of efforts to strengthen the emirate's advanced position on the world tourism map».

Tom Hall:

“Dubai is renowned for its pioneering approach and its constant quest to set new world records.”

The choice reflects Dubai's position as a world-class destination, given its potential.

Tourism experts at Lonely Planet showcased key attractions in Dubai as well as landmark projects.