The emirate beat London, Cancun, Bali, Rome and Paris as the world’s most popular travel destination according to Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Dubai has been given the title of the ‘most popular destination in the world’ according to the Tripadvisor 2022 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
The travel platform recently revealed its most popular destinations in the world, which saw Dubai ranked ahead of London, Bali, Rome and Paris to claim the top spot for 2022.
The rankings are calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings for experiences, tours, activities and attractions on Tripadvisor.
Tripadvisor’s 10 most popular destinations in the world for 2022 are:
1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. London, United Kingdom
3. Cancún, Mexico
4. Bali, Indonesia
5. Crete, Greece
6. Rome, Italy
7. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
8. Istanbul, Turkey
9. Paris, France
10. Hurghada, Egypt
Dubai also came top in the ‘City Lovers’ category, with the emirate described as “a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. If you’re looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah.”
