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strengthening the sector’s sustainability.

The minister revealed the figures while presiding over the third meeting of the Hospitality Advisory Council for 2025,
attended by representatives of both public and private sectors, including directors and heads of major national and

international hotel establishments operating 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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