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We expect to amplify the appeal of our city as the top consideration for not only first-time but also repeat business and leisure travellers Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General, Dubai Tourism
dubai — Surpassing some of the most popular global tourism hotspots, Dubai has come up as the 10th best holiday destination in the world and the number one in the Middle East and Africa.
The latest annual travel rankings by the US News & World report, ‘the world’s best places to visit’, which highlights 30 spectacular destinations across the globe, has picked Rome, an ancient city with historic sites at every turn, as the number one.
Rome was followed by Sydney, Porto, London, Paris, New York, Florence, Prague, Barcelona and Dubai in the top 10. Dubai is ahead of other hotspots like Santorini, Honolulu, Vancouver, Phuket and Machu Picchu.
“Dubai is a city of superlatives, home to the world’s tallest tower, the world’s largest shopping mall, the world’s largest manmade marina... but on a smaller scale, this emirate is still tied to its days as a modest port town,” the report said.
The US News & World Report was based on independent user opinions and expert analysis on tourist spots, includ- ing parks, resorts and cities that are frequented by travel and adventure junkies from around the world.
It also identified which destinations are best for budget family trips, beach honeymoons, spring break and national parks, among others.
There were more than 300 places analysed for the study. Each spot was assigned a score in a number of categories, including sights, culture, romance, adventure, food and nightlife.