The UAE’s tourism sector maintained strong growth in 2025, contributing $70bn to the country’s GDP, representing 13% of the national economy.
Hotels across the UAE welcomed 23.27 million guests in the first nine months of the year, marking a 4.9% increase compared with 2024. The total number of hotel nights exceeded 79.3 million, while hotel revenues grew 7.2%. Airports handled 108.59 million passengers in the same period, reflecting continued growth in both leisure and business travel.
Supported by world-class infrastructure and flagship projects, the UAE tourism sector continues to attract global visitors and investors.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer