UAE hotel guest numbers grow 5.1% to 32m in 2025

Tue, 26 May 2026

The UAE recorded sustained growth across the tourism sector in 2025, with the number of hotel establishment guests rising to more than 32 million, up 5.1 percent compared to 2024.

UAE tourism sector adds $70bn to GDP, sets visitor records in 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

The UAE’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, contributing AED257 billion ($70 billion) to GDP and setting new visitor records for the year, said a report.