UAE hotel revenues top AED 26 billion in H1 2025

The UAE's hotel sector continues its steady growth, with revenues surpassing AED 26 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.3 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, shared the figures while chairing the Emirates Tourism Council’s third meeting of 2025.

He noted that hotel occupancy rate reached 80.5 per cent, reflecting strong performance and aligning with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to boost the industry’s contribution to the national economy to AED 450 billion by the next decade.

The meeting brought together tourism officials from across the country to review ongoing initiatives and future plans.

Preparations are also underway for the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit in October, which will welcome ministers and officials from 53 African nations.

The Council also discussed ways to enhance coordination between public and private sectors, promote Emirati talent, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global tourism hub.