AED 45 billion revenue signals UAE’s tourism strength

Last year, hotel revenues in the UAE marked a 3% YoY increase. Occupancy rates rose to 78%, positioning the country among the top performers both regionally and globally, says H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, UAE.

TT Bureau
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman, Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted the continued growth and robust performance of the UAE’s tourism sector. He said “Hotel revenues in the UAE reached AED 45 billion in 2024, reflecting a 3 per cent year-on-year growth. Hotel occupancy rates climbed to 78 per cent last year to rank among the highest regionally and internationally. This growth was supported by the opening of 16 new hotels across the seven emirates last year, taking the total number of hotels in the country to 1,251 by the year-end. Hotel rooms increased reaching 216,966, up 3 per cent, he added.