Middle East becomes new holiday hit for Chinese tourists

Seagulls take to the air as the Dubai skyline, including the world’s tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa, can be seen in the background. Photo: AFP

Visiting Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world and one of the landmark buildings in Dubai, wandering around the At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah to take a look at the first capital of the Saudi Dynasty, discovering the thrills of a desert safari… many countries in the Middle-East region have become new destinations for Chinese tourists, with a huge influx expected during the upcoming Golden Week holidays. 

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