Dubai ranks second globally in top City Destinations of 2022

Dubai ranks second globally in top City Destinations of 2022

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Dubai has cemented its first place for a second consecutive year in the region, ranking second globally in the Top City Destinations Index 2022 of Euromonitor.

The UK-based market research company in its latest rankings has uncovered the top city performers for economic and business activity, with thriving tourism infrastructure and performance that show great potential for investment and operation amid increased digitalisation, technological advancement and sustainability developments.

Paris accelerates to once again claim the title of the world’s top city in 2022, closely followed by Dubai, which

retains its second position.

The top 10 rankings see the hegemony of European destinations, with only Dubai and New York challenging the status quo this year, according to Euromonitor.

The strong rebound of international tourism, which is projected to register 112% growth in 2022 in terms of inbound spending, has been one of the key factors behind the resilient recovery of global cities. Intra-regional travel, an easing of travel restrictions and value-driven tourism further boost their appeal.

Preferences for domestic travel and short-haul flights are defining consumer behaviour when choosing where to holiday.

In 2022, 14 destinations from the Middle