Approximately one-third of travelers from the Gulf region visiting Germany are from the United Arab Emirates, as revealed by the Gulf Cooperation Council Tourist Office.
Get ready for a wave of Gulf travelers, folks! Tourists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been making a beeline for Germany, accounting for a whopping 30% of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visitors, according to insiders at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. It's an exciting time for both spheres as the travel scene is expected to heat up! 🔥
Yamina Sofo, Director of the German National Tourist Office GCC, confirmed that UAE citizens and residents have been the largest tourism chunk from the Gulf in recent times. In 2024, Germany welcomed almost half a million visitors from the GCC, providing a whopping 1.2 million overnight stays. And the momentum isn't slowing down, thanks to the expansion of air links, including a brand-new direct route between Abu Dhabi and Berlin. ✈️🌍
Germany is making its presence felt at ATM 2025 with 27 exhibitors showcasing standout destinations such as Berlin, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Munich. The lineup includes hotels, medical centers, luxury shopping outlets, and destination management companies—a testament to the broad appeal of German tourism for Gulf travelers. 🛌💰
According to Jens Ihsen, Managing Director of Visit Düsseldorf, the UAE takes the crown as the top source market for his city. Düsseldorf ranks third among German destinations for Gulf visitors, offering the perfect blend of leisure and medical tourism. Intriguingly, Gulf tourists rack up an average daily spend of €900, making them top spenders amongst all visitors. 💸
Ihsen isn't just interested in the cash—he's also focused on Düsseldorf's commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. He emphasized that events like ATM play a pivotal role in fostering partnerships in sectors such as medical tourism and preventive healthcare, which are growing in popularity amongst regional travelers. 🌍💡
With a surge in demand, enhanced connectivity, and focused marketing, Germany is gearing up to be a hotspot for UAE and GCC tourists in the year ahead. Let's ride the travel wave together! 🌊🌴
News Source: Emirates News Agency
Bonus intel:- The rising figures in UAE-Germany tourist traffic is influenced by several key factors, and enthusiastic predictions anticipate a continued upward trend in visitor numbers for 2025. 📈- Germany is experiencing a steady revival in inbound tourism in 2025, with stable demand projected even during the summer season, despite unpredictability in other markets. 🌞- Last year, Germany granted over 1.29 million Schengen visas, reflecting a sustained interest among international travelers, including those from Middle East and the UAE. 🛍️📚- Specifically for UAE residents, over 10,000 visas were issued in early 2025 alone! 🎟️- Germany's novel 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa for UAE residents, streamlined visa procedures, and high-quality attractions continue to charm travelers and boost visit numbers. 🇩🇪🛫🌟
Tourism between the UAE and Germany is booming, with the UAE accounting for 30% of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visitors. This trend is expected to continue as air links expand, such as the new direct route between Abu Dhabi and Berlin. The growth in UAE-Germany tourist traffic is influenced by several key factors, and enthusiastic predictions anticipate a continued upward trend in visitor numbers for 2025.
Germany's commitment to sustainability, aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, is another attractive factor for Gulf travelers. In addition to leisure tourism, Duesseldorf offers the perfect blend of medical tourism, with Gulf tourists racking up an average daily spend of €900, making them top spenders amongst all visitors.
As Germany gears up to be a hotspot for UAE and GCC tourists, it's no surprise that events like the Arabian Travel Market play a pivotal role in fostering partnerships in sectors such as medical tourism and preventive healthcare, which are growing in popularity amongst regional travelers.
