The winners were determined based on one year's worth of reviews and ratings 

Tripadvisor says that Dubai attracts travellers who seek out a 'slice of luxury'

The awards also rank foodie spots, ski resorts and trending destinations

Scroll down for the full results across all categories...  

Dubai has been ranked as the most popular destination in the world for the second year running by the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for destinations.

The winners for the 2023 awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings specific to several award subcategories from travellers on Tripadvisor for accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations worldwide over the 12 months between November 2021 and October 2022.

Tripadvisor says of first-place Dubai: 'A favourite with celebs and influencers, the "City of Gold" continues to attract tourists from all over the world seeking out their very own slice of luxury.'

London retains its crown as Europe's number one but has slipped to third place in the global ranking, tailing behind second-place Bali, Indonesia, while the rest of the global top five is made up of Rome (fourth) and Paris (fifth). The highest-ranking American destination is New York, which ranks 23rd overall.

Other popular destinations to make it into the top 10 are Cancun, Mexico (sixth); the Greek island of Crete (seventh); Marrakech, Morocco (eighth), the Dominican Republic (ninth); and Istanbul (10th).

The rest of the Europe top 10 ranking, meanwhile, is made up of Barcelona (sixth), Madrid (seventh), Florence (eighth), Lisbon (ninth) and Edinburgh (10th).

Looking to the other categories in the awards, the list of 'Trending Destinations' - locations around the world seeing the greatest year-over-year growth in interest on Tripadvisor - is topped by Cuba. On a visit, Tripadvisor recommends that travellers wander around the charming streets of Old Havana.

The silver medal goes to the Vietnamese city of Hoi An, where Tripadvisor suggests hitting the Ba Na Hills theme park and strolling along the picturesque Golden Bridge.

Third place, meanwhile, is handed to Mauritius, where Tripadvisor recommends that you take a catamaran cruise to the private island of Ile aux Cerfs. 

The rest of the top ten Trending list features Siem Reap, Cambodia (fourth); Chiang Mai, Thailand (fifth); Grand Cayman (sixth); Fes, Morocco (seventh); Baku, Azerbaijan (eighth); Kathmandu, Nepal (ninth), and Krakow, Poland (10th).

There are two new categories this year, one of which is the 'Best of Nature Destinations', which celebrates travellers’ appetite for adventure and the great outdoors and sets out to inspire budding explorers who are planning bucket list trips.

Tripadvisor reveals: 'Whether you’re hiking through national parks or swimming in a cenote, these are travellers’ favourite places to enjoy the outdoors.' 

Mauritius has scooped the inaugural top spot for this category, followed by Kathmandu, Nepal, in second place and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park bagging the bronze medal.

Making up the remainder of the top 10 are Hurghada, Egypt (fourth); Lombok, Indonesia (fifth); Kauai, Hawaii (sixth); Majorca, Spain (seventh); Grand Cayman in the Caribbean (eighth); Corsica, France (ninth) and Koh Tao, Thailand (tenth).

TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2023 - DESTINATIONS: THE MOST POPULAR OVERALL

 IN THE WORLD

1. Dubai, UAE

2. Bali, Indonesia

3. London, England

4. Rome, Italy

5. Paris, France

6. Cancun, Mexico

7. Crete, Greece

8. Marrakech, Morocco

9. Dominican Republic

10. Istanbul, Turkey

11. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

12. Barcelona, Spain

13. New Delhi, India

14. Hurghada, Egypt

15. Madrid, Spain

16. Phuket, Thailand

17. Hanoi, Vietnam

18. Cairo, Egypt

19. Florence, Italy

20. Lisbon, Portugal

21. Edinburgh, United Kingdom

22. Bangkok, Thailand

23. New York City

24. Doha, Qatar

25. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

IN EUROPE

1. London, England

2. Rome, Italy

3. Paris, France

4. Crete, Greece

5. Istanbul, Turkey

6. Barcelona, Spain

7. Madrid, Spain

8. Florence, Italy

9. Lisbon, Portugal

10. Edinburgh, Scotland

11. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

12. Rhodes, Greece

13. Tenerife, Spain

14. Goreme, Turkey

15. Santorini, Greece

16. Naples, Italy

17. Prague, Czech Republic

18. Porto, Portugal

19. Budapest, Hungary

20. Dubrovnik, Croatia

21. Dublin, Ireland

22. Corsica, France

23. Madeira, Portugal

24. Island of Malta

25. Reykjavik