Dubai Has Ranked As The 12th Most Popular Destination In The World

A destination popularly known for its futuristic charm of modern skyscrapers and glittering infrastructure, the Emirate is a mix of ancient Arabian traditions and lavish architecture to cater to a wide variety of audience from all around the world. 

It’s no surprising ordeal that Dubai has been ranked as the 12th most popular destination in the world for the Trip Advisor awards titled ‘Best Destinations in the World - Travelers’ Choice Awards’ as announced on the Dubai Tourism instagram. 

#Dubai ranks first regionally and 12th globally among @TripAdvisor’s list ‘Best Destinations in the World – Travelers’ Choice Awards’ https://t.co/R91ClvBdS5 #tourism pic.twitter.com/btijHHQPPM

— Dubai Tourism (@dubaitourism) October 11, 2020

As per TripAdvisor, data has been collected from a large number of its users to curate the elaborate list, through reviews, ratings and saves from its audience every year to gather information for the round-up.

According to the online travel platform, the popular sites to visit in Dubai include, “catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown form atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks.”

2020’s Most Popular Destinations in the World

1. London, UK
2. Paris, France
3. Crete, Greece
4. Bali, Indonesia
5. Rome, Italy
6. Phuket, Thailand
7. Sicily, Italy
8. Majorca, Balearic Islands
9. Barcelona, Spain
10. Istanbul, Turkey
11. Goa, India
12. Dubai, UAE
13. Dominican Republic
14. Bangkok, Thailand
15. Hanoi, Vietnam
16. Prague, Czech Republic
17. Hoi An, Vietnam
18. Rhodes, Dodecanese
19. Cuba
20. Siem Reap, Cambodia

“If you’re looking for thrills,” it continues, “float about the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah.”

For more information on the list visit: tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cPopular-g1

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