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This success, he noted, comes as a result of the integration of efforts between the public and private
sectors, which form a fundamental pillar in 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 programmes 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 per cent.

The average length of stay reached 3.5 nights, with 1,243 hotel establishments in the UAE offering
more than 216,000 rooms.