China, UAE ties span a wide range

Tourism

During the first five months of this year, 192,500 travelers from China went to the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, more than any other national, according to Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.

The total number of overnight hotel guests hit 2.1 million in the period from January to May, posing an increase of 4.9 percent year on year. Chinese visitors recorded a 19.9 percent increase. That's all benefited from the current visa-free policy being in place since Jan 16.

Chinese nationals living and working in the UAE represent a sizable 180,000-strong community and make a valuable contribution to the economic and cultural diversity of Emirati life.