Tourism in the United Arab Emirates
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is an important component of the Emirati economy, and consists of domestic and international components. In 2018, tourist industry composed over 164.7 billion dirham to country's GDP.

The tourist industry of the United Arab Emirates is the most successful among the Gulf nations, and have long enjoyed status as the leading tourist nation of the GCC. The country is also the major tourist force in the Arab world. Tourism employed more than 604,300 people for the United Arab Emirates as for 2018. It is expected to continue expanding, with the revenue increased 12,4% of the country's GDP in 2027, and will employ more 410,000 people to the industry. Effort to Emiratize the industry has been ongoing, which is considered crucial for the development of the country's tourism.

The country's major tourist attraction includes the famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest tower in the world; The World archipelago and Palm Jumeirah also in Dubai; Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi; Al Hajar Mountains in Fujairah. The uniqueness of the country's natural desert life, especially with the Bedouins, also facilitates the country's tourist industry.
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