New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- In the global competition for talent and capital, cities are no longer defined solely by balance sheets or tax regimes. Increasingly, they are judged by how they feel - how seamlessly infrastructure, culture, mobility, and everyday experience come together. Dubai has been intentional in building that proposition.

Under its D33 economic agenda, the city has set out to double its economy by 2033, with tourism, lifestyle, infrastructure, financial innovation, and world-class urban experiences forming the foundation of that growth. In this environment, hospitality is no longer a supporting sector. It has become a strategic pillar shaping how global leaders, investors, and families experience the city.

To understand thi...