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28 March 2024

Why the Chinese are coming to Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island

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By Staff

More than 13,000 Chinese visitors have visited Abu Dhabi in 2014 so far, an increase of 232 per cent in comparison to 2013, according to statistics published by the Tourism and Cultural Authority Abu Dhabi (TCA Abu Dhabi).

Supporting the growth of business and leisure opportunities with key Chinese stakeholders, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island has announced that it will host the forthcoming Chinese Visitor Summit on August 25 and 26, in partnership with Rosewood Abu Dhabi.

The event will see more than 75 delegates, including top-tier travel buyers and decision-makers, engage with key developers and business influencers from across the UAE, it noted in a media statement.

A media statement issued by the Galleria on Al Maryah Island said it was leaving no stone unturned to cater to the Chinese delegates. In preparation for the event, The Galleria on Al Maryah Island said it has been working closely with its retailers to accommodate the needs and requirements of its Chinese guests. Such accommodations include a Mandarin brochure, shopping guide and property factsheet, as well as support from more than 50 Chinese-speaking retail staff.

“Al Maryah Island is delighted to play host to the Chinese Visitor Summit,” said Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director, Mubadala Real Estate & Infrastructure. (MREI).

“Since opening, we have welcomed a significant number of Chinese visitors by developing strong ties and tailoring offerings such as group tours, special itineraries and our spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations last January. There is clear evidence an increasing number of tourists from China are choosing to travel to the capital and select Al Maryah Island as their lifestyle destination of choice,” he added.

As one of the fastest-growing outbound tourism markets and one of focus for Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, this event supports TCA Abu Dhabi’s objectives of continuing to increase in-bound tourism to the UAE, with more than 13,000 Chinese visitors arriving in the city in 2014 so far, an increase of 232 per cent in comparison to 2013.