Sheikh Mohammed graces ATM Dubai 2026 as tourism hits new heights
DUBAI – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, graced Arabian Travel Market 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre on the opening day, highlighting Dubai’s growing strength as a global tourism destination.
During his visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted Dubai’s tourism performance, noting that the emirate welcomed around 7 million tourists in the first eight months of 2026 and recorded 21 million hotel room bookings during the same period.
ATM 2026 has brought together tourism authorities, airlines, hospitality brands and technology companies from around the world to explore the future of travel.