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9/16/25, 2:20 PM Hotel establishments welcome more than 16 million guests in H1-2025
in the country.

The council reviewed key performance indicators of the hospitality sector during the first half of
the year, in addition to discussing national initiatives and programs aimed at developing the
hospitality industry in the UAE and enhancing its investment opportunities, thus contributing to
cementing the country’s position as a leading global tourist destination.

The meeting also reviewed the hospitality sector’s performance results in the country, where the

number of hotel nights rose to 56 million nights, marking a growth of 7.3%. The average length
of stay reached 3.5 nights, with 1,243 hotel establishments in the UAE offering more than

216,000 rooms.

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