Dubai gets 'China-ready' as business footfalls see steady uptick

Dubai will continue its "China-ready" efforts to cash in on the steady growth in the number of business visitors from China, especially those enrolled in high-tech and service events during the past five years, said industry insiders.

As one of the most globalized cities in the United Arab Emirates and the world, Dubai is also becoming popular with Chinese businesses due to its vast business potential and convenient geographic location.

Steen Jakobsen, vice-president of Dubai Business Events, the official convention bureau of Dubai and a division of the department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said the number of Chinese tourists who visited Dubai rose by 12 percent to 857,000 in 2018, making it a top tourist nation.