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Sheikh Mohammed..pushing Dubai city to become one of the best.

Dubai Ruler 'most influential leader' in global tourism sector

DUBAI, January 6, 2016

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has been named the most influential leader in the world in the tourism and hospitality industry by an online news website.

In an article published on Hotelandrest.com online tourism news webpage, it highlighted that during the past 10 years of his ruling the emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed completed the world's top 10 touristic destinations, which contributed to Dubai winning the best touristic city in the World Travel Awards 2015.

Dubai has also topped the list as best city destinations for travel in 2016 alongside the best tourist cities in the world, which includes Whitehorse, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Brisbane and Dublin.

"Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum pushed Dubai city to become one of the best because he founded top 10 touristic attractions in 10 years, which are considered the most attractive to tourists today, including: Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, Dubai Mall a favourable place for tourists, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard which is the finest kilometer road stretch in the world,” the article said.

Other achievements include:

  • Dubai Marina area and "JBR": One of the first high-end outdoor markets in Dubai and is also a main attraction point for many tourists,
  • Palm Jumeirah: The biggest man-made island in history which has always reached a top touristic destinations in the city due to the most luxurious hotels and resorts placed along the costal line most prominently the Atlantis Hotel, Kempinski and Rixos resorts;
  • The Madinat Jumeirah
  • The global village (receives nearly 40 million visitors a year)
  • The Dubai International Airport Terminal - Terminal 3: Plays a vital role on the travel and tourism map. – TradeArabia News Service



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