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UAE Hotel Revenues Up 6.3% To $7.1B In H1 As Tourism Sector

Continues Strong Momentum

By Joyce Abaño Forbes Middle East Staff Sep 09, 2025, 20:25 PM

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The UAE’s hotel occupancy rates in the first half remained high at 80.5%. Image by Marco Ritzki / Shutterstock

Hotel establishment revenues in the UAE exceeded $7.1 billion (AED26 billion) in the first half of
the year as the country’s tourism sector continued its strong momentum, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri,

minister of Economy and Tourism, said on Tuesday.

UAE's hotel establishment revenues

The figure reflects a 6.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a statement.

Hotel occupancy rates also remained high at 80.5%, underscoring the sector’s resilience and appeal
as global travel demand rises.

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