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4/14/25, 4:51 PM UAE Tourism generates AED 45bn in hotel revenues in 2024 - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism
Hotel occupancy across the UAE reached 78% in 2024, ranking among the highest globally. The
growth was bolstered by the addition of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates, bringing the

total number of hotels in the country to 1,251 by year-end.

The total number of hotel rooms increased to 216,966, reflecting a 3% annual growth. The
number of hotel guests also rose significantly, with approximately 30.8 million guests recorded

in 2024—a 9.5% year-on-year increase.

The surge in tourist arrivals represents 77% of the target set by the UAE’s ‘National Tourism

Strategy 2031’, which aims to attract 40 million hotel guests annually by the end of the decade.
This milestone has been achieved seven years ahead of schedule, highlighting the strength and

resilience of the UAE’s tourism sector.

The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing the sector through
continued investment in infrastructure, digital transformation, and sustainability-focused

initiatives.

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