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9/16/25, 2:21 PM Hotel establishments welcome over 16mn guests in H1 – The Gulf Time Newspaper
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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