Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the work report of the Emirates Tourism Council and the achievements of the UAE tourism sector for 2025.
The UAE recorded sustained growth across the sector, with the number of hotel guests exceeding 32 million in 2025, an increase of 5.1% compared to 2024. Hotel revenues rose to AED49.21 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year.
The total number of hotel rooms reached 217,000, spread across more than 1,240 hotel establishments. The hotel occupancy rate stood at 79.5%, among the highest both regionally and globally, reflecting strong demand and consistent performance.
The sector also recorded 100 million hotel nights. The UAE ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa region and 18th globally in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024.