Dubai is doubling down on attracting Chinese travelers and investors with its first-ever China-focused business forum in Beijing this week. The 'Dubai Business Forum – China' kicked off Wednesday under the theme 'China, Dubai and Beyond: Igniting Global Trade and Investment', signaling a major push to strengthen economic ties.
💼 H.E. Hadi Badri, CEO of Dubai Economic Development Corporation, told CGTN: 'China is a really important market to Dubai, and we want more Chinese tourists to come visit Dubai.' The forum comes as Dubai aims to position itself as a gateway for Chinese businesses expanding into Middle Eastern and African markets.
🌍 With direct flights from Beijing to Dubai taking just 7 hours, tourism remains a key focus. Pre-pandemic records show over 1 million Chinese travelers visited Dubai in 2019 – numbers the emirate hopes to surpass through new partnerships and cultural initiatives.
