Crisis in Dubai spurs tourism interests

At a time when Dubai is still embroiled in a debt crisis, Beijing travelers are ready to check in at the most luxury hotel in Middle East, the Emirates Palace Hotel. Dubai has witnessed 50 percent more Chinese tourists in 2009.

Travel agencies in Beijing are promoting various Dubai trips for the coming Spring Festival holiday, including staying in the eight-star hotel Emirate Palace Hotel.

"During the five-day, three-night luxury tour, travelers can experience the Emirates Palace Hotel for one night," said Huo Jing, from the Top View Holiday and Tourism, a business partner of Dubai Tourism Bureau. "This is the first time that we included such a luxury hotel in our tour programs. There have been many inquiries recently."