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UAE tourism generates AED 45bn in hotel revenues

in 2024

April 8, 2025

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council

UAE hotel occupancy rate hits 78% in 2024, ranking among the highest regionally and globally. the number of hotel
rooms also grew, reaching 216,966 by the end of 2024, up 3%.

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council,

highlighted the continued growth and robust performance of the tourism sector in UAE. H.E. attributed this growth to
the directives of the wise leadership and its forward-looking vision, which led to the development of sustainable

policies, strategies, and initiatives that drive the sector’s progress. Tourism remains a key pillar in strengthening the

competitiveness and resilience of the national economy, supporting the country’s transition toward an economy driven
by knowledge and innovation.

H.E. said: “Hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED 45 billion in 2024, reflecting a 3% year-over-year

growth. Hotel occupancy rates also climbed to 78% last year to rank among the highest both regionally and globally.
This growth was supported by the opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates in 2024, taking the total number

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