Young Emirati’s Perspectives of the Quality of Life Impacts and Long-Term Sustainability of Tourism in Dubai

Paris, Cody Morris and Baddar, Lulu and Stephenson, Marcus (2012) Young Emirati’s Perspectives of the Quality of Life Impacts and Long-Term Sustainability of Tourism in Dubai. [Conference Proceedings]

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze how tourism in Dubai is perceived by Emirati citizens,
particularly the younger generation. The study explores the perceived social-cultural, economic,
and environmental impacts of tourism on the Emirati community. Although the economic
development of Dubai as a result of tourism has been well documented, little research has
examined the social and cultural impacts. Moreover, despite the significant level of enquiry that
has been directed to the study of tourism in Dubai, there is still a considerable lack of empirical
engagement with the indigenous perspective. Thirty interviewees were conducted with ‘young’
Emiratis. The findings help to contextualise ways in which ‘Destination Dubai’ is locally
perceived and the extent to which nationals perceive tourism to be conducive to the maintenance
and long-term sustainability of their culture and society.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Depositing User:	Fulori Nainoca - Waqairagata
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2016 23:48
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2017 20:56
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/9103

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