Page 637 - MOET PR REPORT- SEPTEMBER 2025

9/12/25, 5:04 PM UAE Hotel Revenue Reaches AED 26 Billion in H1 2025, Marking a 6.3% Growth and Solidifying Its Role as a Global Tourism Lead…
UAE Hotel Revenue Reaches AED 26 Billion in H1

2025, Marking a 6.3% Growth and Solidifying Its

Role as a Global Tourism Leader

Published on September 10, 2025

The revenue of hotels in the UAE reached AED 26.0 billion in the first of 2025, an increase
of 6.3 percent from the previous year, strengthening the country’s position in the
international tourism market. Sustained efforts to diversify the country’s tourism and
hospitality industries is evident in the increase of hospitality revenues.

The objective to further increase the revenues from tourism to AED 450 billion in 2031
illustrates the UAE’s commitment to developing its economy through tourism. The emirates
continues to showcase the successful implementation of its tourism strategies, with the
latest set of data presented at the Emirates Tourism Council’s third meeting of 2025. The
hospitality industry remains the foremost contributor to the immense revenues of the UAE
economy, thus the Tourism Vision continues to position the UAE as a global tourism hub.

One key indication of the sector’s performance is the hotel occupancy rate, which currently
stands at a remarkable 80.5%. Such numbers correlate with the growing demand for
hospitality at a national level. The growth can be traced back to the UAE’s logistical
advantages, its keystone infrastructure, and its diverse offerings for tourists. The blend of
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/uae-hotel-revenue-reaches-aed-26-billion-in-h1-2025-marking-a-6-3-growth-and-solidifying-its-role-as… 1/3