Tourism Professionals Meet in Dubai as Trade Between the Two Countries Grows

With the growth of the trade volume between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, tourism professionals are preparing to meet in Dubai. Sector representatives aim to evaluate the new tourism dynamics and cooperation opportunities in the region on-site.

Trade Volume and Tourism Developments

The non-oil trade volume between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates reached $45.2 billion in 2025. With this figure representing a 15.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, Turkey rose to become the UAE's fifth-largest non-oil trading partner.

Following this strong momentum in trade, attention has turned to tourism mobility between the two countries. Industry professionals continue their preparations to address the opportunities of the new era.

Activity in Dubai Closely Monitored

Salih Gözcü, Chairman of the Board of BTB Tours, emphasized that the activity in Dubai points to a period that the Turkish tourism sector needs to monitor closely.

Gözcü stated that they want to bring tourism professionals together in Dubai to discuss sectoral developments on-site.

Advantages of the Dubai Market

It was stated that Dubai continues to be a strong destination for the Turkish market and responds to different travel expectations.

The region's ease of transportation, strong air connections, and favorable weather conditions rank among the most important advantages.

Diversified Tourism Products

Dubai now stands out not only with sea, sun, and shopping tourism, but also with gastronomy, entertainment, culture, and luxury tourism.

The destination, which is continuously developing in areas such as congress and event tourism, offers accommodation options appealing to different segments.