Dubai Population and Spending Top Pre-Crisis Levels, Economy Chief Says

Dubai's economy chief Hadi Badri said the emirate's population and spending have exceeded pre-crisis levels, citing population growth, domestic activity and international investment as the forces behind the recovery. He spoke as Dubai presented business opportunities to Chinese companies in Shenzhen. No specific figures, dates or deadlines were disclosed in the statement. For people living in the UAE, the assessment points to continued momentum in the emirate's economy and in investment activity.