Outbound tourism from China to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has surged over the past year, driven by relaxed visa policies and a growing network of direct flights connecting 13 mainland cities with Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This year, the UAE extended its visa-free stay for Chinese citizens from 30 to 90 days per visit, tripling the window for travel and exploration. In July, Emirates launched new direct routes from Shenzhen and Hangzhou to Dubai, making getaways more accessible than ever. Currently, seven airlines operate around 200 round-trip flights weekly between the two countries, linking major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou with the UAE’s key hubs. Data from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism reveals that the number of Chinese visitors to Dubai reached 824,000 in 2024, marking an impressive year-on-year increase of nearly 30 percent. This influx of Chinese tourists has driven demand across various sectors, including local dining, retail, cultural tourism, and entertainment. Shotlist: Dubai, UAE - Aug 2025: FILE: UAE - Date Unknown 1. Aerial shot of beach, cityscape; Dubai, UAE - Aug 2025 2. Various of tourists; 3. Burj Khalifa Tower; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Liu Yi, Chinese tourist (starting with shot 3/ending with shot 5): "It has the tallest building in the world. The architecture here is stunning and cool, with remarkably futuristic and sci-fi designs."; FILE: Dubai, UAE - Date Unknown 5. Aerial shots of city, beach, Burj Al Arab Hotel, city buildings; Dubai, UAE - Aug 2025 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hu Jun, Deputy General Manager, Hunter International Tourism LLC (starting with shot 5/ending with shot 7): "The UAE has availed many convenient services for Chinese tourists. For example, from duty-free shops to shopping malls, Chinese payment methods are widely accepted. In hotels and commercial districts, guidance signs in Chinese are now very common."; FILE: Dubai, UAE - May 8, 2024 7. Various of visitors, exhibitors, booths at 31st Arabian Travel Market; FILE: Dubai, UAE - Feb 9, 2024 8. Various of decorations featuring Chinese elements; 9. Various of consumers at Chinatown of Dubai Mall. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]