Dubai has just topped yet another list, this time retaining its second place in the world’s top city destinations for 2023.
According to an annual report by Euromonitor. The list ranks cities around the world on factors such as tourism, sustainability, economic growth, and safety. Essentially: cities that are not just popular but are also working smartly to make life better for everyone.
Only Paris finished above
Dubai with Madrid, Tokyo, and Amsterdam making up the rest of the top five cities. Dubai also proudly represents the Middle East as the sole city from the region to make the top 20.
Here are the top 20 cities in Euromonitor’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023:
- Paris, France
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Madrid, Spain
- Tokyo, Japan
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Berlin, Germany
- Rome, Italy
- New York, United States
- Barcelona, Spain
- Singapore
- Munich, Germany
- Milan, Italy
- Seoul, South Korea
- Dublin, Ireland
- Osaka, Japan
- Hong Kong
- Vienna, Austria
- Los Angeles, United States
- Lisbon, Portugal
Euromonitor International’s report Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023 compares 55 metrics across six key pillars. They are economic and business performance; tourism performance; tourism infrastructure; tourism policy and attractiveness; health and safety; and sustainability.
Vitalij Vladykin, senior research manager at Euromonitor, said the emirate is widely recognized for its strong economic and business performance. “Dubai also stands out for its exceptional performance in terms of international travel demand, being a magnet for both returning and first-time international tourists, as well as those seeking a stopover experience. The city actively fosters a conducive business environment and consistently invests in its tourism infrastructure, ranging from expanding airport capacity to developing new attractions.”
“Creative marketing campaigns and a simplified visa regime further enhance the city’s attractiveness. Dubai puts efforts to improve its position in terms of sustainability standing. The city actively integrates sustainable practices and targets, evident in initiatives such as the ‘Year of Sustainability’ and the introduction of a ‘Sustainable Tourism’ stamp for hotels,” Vladykin said in a statement
