In the first half of this year, UAE hotels hosted over 16.1 million guests, showing a 5.5% increase from the same period in 2024, according to data released on Sunday.
Hotel stays reached 56 million nights, a 7.3% rise. The average stay was 3.5 nights across 1,243 hotels, offering more than 216,000 rooms in the UAE.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, highlighted the hospitality sector’s impressive performance, showcasing its resilience and growth, which boosts the competitiveness of the UAE’s tourism landscape.
He noted that due to wise leadership, the sector continues to grow, reflecting its appeal and competitiveness both regionally and globally. This success is driven by the synergy between public and private sectors, which is crucial for the sector’s sustainability.
The minister shared these insights at the third meeting of the Hospitality Advisory Council for 2025, with attendees from both public and private sectors, including top leaders from national and international hotel chains.
The council assessed the hospitality sector’s performance metrics for the first half of the year and discussed national initiatives and programs to develop the UAE’s hospitality industry, enhance investment opportunities, and solidify the country’s status as a premier global tourist hotspot.
