UAE hospitality sector caps strong 2025 on tourism boom

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

The UAE’s hospitality sector ended 2025 on a high note delivering outstanding results, buoyed by strong tourism inflows across all major markets, said an industry expert. Dubai welcomed 17.5 million international visitors in the first 11 months, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah also recorded year‑on‑year growth in visitation.

Dubai gives green light to Umm Suqeim Beach revamp masterplan

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Dubai has approved a masterplan to redevelop Umm Suqeim Beach into a landmark destination reflecting the emirate’s cultural identity. The scope of work includes the construction of six main gateways, 10 mobility hubs and 11 taxi pickup and drop-off points as well as a 38m observation tower.

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.