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Dubai one of the most visited countries – report

The World Economic Forum and Mastercard have named Dubai as one of the most visited countries in the world.

The emirate, which is world famous as a luxury destination has garnered a total of 15.27 million international visitors this year, staying ahead of premiere destinations such as Hong Kong, Tokyo and even New York City with a healthy lead of 3 million visitors. New York City gained only 12.75 million visitors this year, Khaleej Times reported.

With new developments going up around the clock in Dubai, the city is expected to gain more international visitors in the coming year.

Dubai is led by Paris with 18.03 million, London with 19.88 million and Bangkok with 21.47 million who topped the list.

Here’s the full list of the world’s most visited cities:

10) Seoul, South Korea – 10.20 million international visitors

9) Tokyo, Japan – 11.70 million international visitors

8) Istanbul, Turkey – 11.95 million international visitors

7) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 12.02 million international visitors

6) Singapore – 12.11 million international visitors

5) New York City, USA – 12.75 million international visitors

4) Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15.27 million international visitors

3) Paris, France – 18.03 million international visitors

2) London, England – 19.88 million international visitors

1) Bangkok, Thailand – 21.47 million international visitors

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