The Golden Week holidays were recently observed in China from October 1 to 8, during which, the Chinese tourism to Middle East saw a massive surge. According to Trip.com, the Middle East witnessed a dramatic upswing as a hotspot for the Chinese tourists.
According to the data, Doha in Qatar saw a upsurge of 441 per cent among the Chinese tourists, while Abu Dhabi climbed 229 per cent.
“With their prime locations and rich offerings, Middle Eastern cities are fast becoming global travel favourites,” it said.
Dubai saw an uptick of 27 per cent as a famous travel destination for the Chinese. The Emirate was also one of the top tourists destinations for the Chinese – it saw an increase of 133 per cent. Also Read | Trump tariffs on China: What does it mean for the US and Indian stock mar