Tourism and Hospitality

Dubai’s tourism sector delivered a historic performance in 2025, achieving a new record for the third consecutive year in international visitor numbers. The emirate welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, marking a 5% increase compared to 2024, according to data from Dubai’s Department

In a clear indication of the structural transformation taking place in the UAE economy, the Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, revealed that the contribution of the tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP reached approximately AED 291 billion—around

Dubai has continued to record strong growth rates in the international tourism sector, as the emirate welcomed around 12.54 million international visitors during the first eight months of 2025, marking an increase of 5.1% compared to the same period last year. This

At the start of the new year, Dubai recorded a milestone in its hospitality and tourism sector, with hotel occupancy rates climbing above 81% during the first half of 2025, marking strong growth of nearly 4.5% compared to the same period last