The Middle East has become the world's fastest growing sports destination with 550 billion dollars.
Sports tourists flocking to the United Arab Emirates in recent months are expected to support the local accommodation and event economy with millions of euros.
Travel to the region to watch the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup with daily flights from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport to Qatar, as well as hosting the Dubai leg of DUBAI-United Arab Emirates, the European DP World Tour Championship and the World Series of Rugby Sevens. It has become the most preferred destination by the visitors.
The latest data from Dubai Sports Council shows that the sports sector, which contributes more than 2 billion euros to Dubai's economy, accounts for 2.3 percent of the Emir's annual gross domestic product.
The DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates is one of the high income events
The world's top 50 golfers are battling to reach number one and win a record prize of 9 million euros. About 65,000 people came to watch this 4-day golf tournament, of which 18 thousand were international visitors.
Simon Cory-Wright, Head of Tourism Development, DP World Tour Championship, said: "According to a recent study, the sports economy in Dubai is valued at over $2 billion, and one in every six dollars spent on sports in Dubai goes to golf. So golf is about 350 million dollars. dollar industry." he speaks.
Tourists spend 4,500 euros in Dubai
Investing in fans, Dubai is experiencing its 'football frenzy' at its peak. According to the World Trade Organization, the Middle East is becoming the world's fastest growing sports tourism destination with an estimated market value of 550 billion euros. Tourists spend an average of 4,500 euros per trip for accommodation, transportation, shopping and exploring the city in Dubai.
Dubai welcomes millions of visitors with its 5-star hotel facilities
Jumeirah Beach Hotel has exploded in early bookings this fall, making the most of global sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and Dubai Iron Man. Jason Harding, Managing Director of Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Wild Wadi, said: "We're seeing a huge increase in business during some of the world's most important events like the World Cup. It's easy to spot these guests because of the clothes they're wearing or because they're training in the lap pools for the event. The World Cup. During the FIFA World Cup, we had our halls and there were athletes from Europe who came here for a holiday." uses expressions.
4% of employment comes from sports tourism
The sports tourism sector has created about one hundred thousand job opportunities in Dubai, corresponding to 4% of total employment. With over 400 competitive sporting events, including 100 international, held here each year, this varied and packed program quietly places the United Arab Emirates at the top of global sports tourism.