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7/1/25, 3:26 PM Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE among top 7 global destinations for international tourist spending
These figures underscore both the resilience and upward momentum of the UAE's

tourism sector across international and domestic fronts, further solidifying its position
as a premier global destination.

The WTTC report projects that international visitor spending in the UAE will rise by

5.2 per cent in 2025, reaching approximately AED228.5 billion. Meanwhile, domestic

tourism spending is expected to grow by 4.3 per cent, hitting AED60 billion by the
end of the year.

The report also highlighted that leisure tourism accounted for 84.7 per cent of total

tourism expenditure in the UAE in 2024, while business tourism represented 15.3 per

cent This demonstrates the sector's adaptability and its ability to balance both
recreational and commercial tourism demands.

Moreover, the breakdown of spending showed that 79 per cent of total tourism

expenditure came from international visitors, while 21 per cent was attributed to

domestic tourists.

The report further emphasised that despite the UAE's rapid tourism sector growth,

the country has remained firmly committed to environmental standards and

sustainability goals. In 2023, carbon emissions linked to tourism activities accounted

for only 13.3 per cent of the nation's total emissions, reflecting the UAE's strategic
focus on integrating sustainability across its tourism landscape.

This performance aligns with the UAE's broader vision to promote sustainable

practices across all sectors -- ensuring that tourism growth goes hand-in-hand with
environmental responsibility and long-term ecological balance.

On the social front, the report highlighted that women accounted for 16.3 per cent of

the direct workforce in the UAE's travel and tourism sector in 2023. Additionally,

youth aged 15-24 years made up 9.7 per cent of the total employment in the sector,
reflecting its growing role in empowering both women and younger generations within

the national labour market.

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