More Russians visiting Dubai
The number of tourists from Russia who vacationed in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city rose significantly in 2021.
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An increasing number of Russians are visiting Dubai, according to a recent industry report.
The Arabian Travel Market, which hosts a yearly travel industry event in Dubai, said today that Russia was the second-largest source market for the city’s travel and tourism sector in 2021, up from eight place in 2020. Citing a report from the Canadian investment management firm Colliers, the market said visits from Russia to Dubai are expected to increase yearly.