The provided line graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting Malaysia and Dubai from 1995 to 2003. Units are measured in thousands.
In general, the data reveals a significant upward trend towards the number of tourists visiting Dubai, contrasting with Malaysia’s growth during the given period.
Dubai achieved 50.000 tourist arrivals by 1995, which dramatically increased over the following years, reaching 150.000 in 1999. By 2001, the number increased by over 300.000, reaching a record by 2003 with 400.000 tourist arrivals.
On the other hand, Malaysia tourists arrivals began in 1995, with around 100.000 tourist arrivals. Although it did increase gradually, it went at a slower rate than Dubai. In 2001, the number reached by over 300.000 and rapidly decreasing by 2003 with no more than 250.000 tourist arrivals.
