Despite already being Dubai’s primary source market, Saudi Arabia experienced the most growth, with visitor numbers swelling by 31.6% to 710,472. Australia (ranked 13th) also recorded a sizeable rise in visitor numbers, with growth rates of 24.3 per cent reflecting the increased flight volume resulting from the partnership between Emirates Airline and Qantas, formalised in April. The Netherlands entered the top 20 source markets for the first time, at number 20, with a 17 per cent increase in visitors. - See more at: http://trendsmena.com/dubai-tourist-arrivals-rise-11-1/#sthash.1EXhJnXL.dpuf