Interest in China is increasing rapidly among the rich families of Gulf countries. Now they are going to China not only for business but also for children’s education, new technology and future investment. In April 2026, a family from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached China on a 7-day educational and business tour. The family included four adults, three children and a nanny. About 3 lakh yuan (about 44 thousand dollars) was spent on this trip.
Due to the Iran War, his flights and travel plans were disrupted several times, but he did not change his decision to go to China and finally reached Shanghai. According to UFOX Travel, a travel company focused on the Middle East, till a few years ago, most of their work was to take Chinese businessmen to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and show them the investment and business opportunities there. But now the situation is changing and people from Gulf countries are showing more interest in coming to China.
40 students of private school came to China
Last year, more than 40 students from a private school in Abu Dhabi came to China. He was more impressed by China’s robotics technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital systems and modern cities than the tourist destinations of Shanghai. Students wanted to know how China’s universities are, how far ahead is the level of AI and technical education there and whether China can be a good option for their future.
After this, many families and schools from UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman have shown interest in educational and business tours to Chinese cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen. A major reason for this change is social media. On platforms like TikTok, the youth of the Middle East are seeing the modern and technological image of China. China’s progress in AI, electric vehicles, new energy and advanced industries has attracted them. Apart from this, due to ease of visa rules between China and Gulf countries, travel has also become easier than before.
1.5 lakh Gulf citizens went to China
According to Chinese officials, the number of people coming to China from Gulf countries will increase rapidly in 2025. Last year, more than 1.5 lakh citizens of 6 GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries went to China, which was an increase of more than 100% compared to the previous year.
Many rich families have now started considering China not only as a business partner but also as an important option for children’s education, new investments and long-term business plans. Some families are even exploring the possibility of opening bank accounts and starting companies in China.
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