Sheikh Mohammed during his tour of Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed visits Arabian Travel Market, says Dubai welcomed 7m tourists in first 8 months of 2026
- Last updated: September 14, 2026 | 17:37
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during his visit to the Arabian Travel Market 2026 (ATM), which features participants from 80 countries, said through the X platform that Dubai has drawn significant interest.
He praised the gathering of tourism boards, airlines, global hospitality brands, and technology companies in Dubai to explore the future of global tourism.
Sheikh Mohammed takes a tour of various pavilions at Arabian Travel Market.
Sheikh Mohammed also noted that Dubai welcomed around 7 million tourists in the first eight months of 2026 and saw 21 million hotel room nights booked in the same period.
He emphasised the commitment to further enhancing the country's position as one of the world's leading and prestigious tourism destinations, celebrated for its hospitality, diversity, and vibrancy.