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4/14/25, 4:51 PM UAE tourism growth sees AED45 billion hotel revenue
Tourism continues to be a key economic pillar. Sixteen new hotels opened in 2024 alone, raising the
country’s total to 1,251 hotels with 216,966 rooms, both up by 3%. This expansion reflects investor

confidence in the UAE’s growing global reputation as a premium destination.

Minister bin Touq credited the success to long-term planning, innovation, and international cooperation,

saying the UAE is working towards becoming the “best tourism identity globally” by the next decade. He
also emphasised a stronger focus on special interest tourism, such as culture, adventure and eco-

tourism, as well as boosting Emirati participation in the sector.

The surge in tourism is helping diversify the economy and attract more foreign investment into hospitality,

events, and related sectors.

With the current growth pace, the ambitious goal of 40 million hotel guests by 2031 may well be
achieved even earlier than expected.

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