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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, he noted, according to a statement by the Emirates News

Agency (WAM).

According to the minister, hotel revenues in the UAE reached approximately AED45 billion
in 2024, marking a 3 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Hotel occupancy

rates rose to 78 per cent, placing the UAE among the highest globally and regionally.

UAE tourism growth

The number of hotels in the UAE grew with the opening of 16 new properties across the
seven emirates in 2024.

This brought the total number of hotels to 1,251 by the end of the year. The number of

hotel rooms increased to 216,966, reflecting a 3 per cent rise.

“The UAE continues to advance its national efforts to develop innovative tourism initiatives
and projects, while strengthening collaboration with all relevant local and international

tourism bodies. These efforts aim to elevate the UAE’s status as the best tourism identity
globally by the next decade, offering world-class experiences that further enhance the

country’s appeal to visitors from around the world. We are also focused on diversifying
special interest tourism offerings, building the sector’s capacities, fostering the participation

of Emirati talent, and driving greater investment across all areas of the tourism ecosystem,”

Bin Touq said.

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