In March 2025, Abu Dhabi’s hospitality industry generated revenues of Dhs611 million ($166.3 million), showcasing robust growth within the emirate’s tourism sector, according to early figures shared by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in collaboration with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD).
The revenue breakdown includes Dhs345 million from hotel room bookings, Dhs228 million from food and beverage services, and Dhs38 million from additional sources.
Approximately 417,000 hotel guests visited the emirate in March, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s increasing attractiveness as a prominent travel destination. Officials credit this rise to the emirate’s varied lodging options and exceptional hospitality standards.
Visitor Statistics from 171 Hotels in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi welcomed guests at 171 hotel properties, which collectively boast 34,341 rooms. These establishments recorded over 1.2 million guest nights and achieved an average occupancy rate of 69%. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) stood at Dhs486.
The largest group of international visitors came from Non-Arab Asian countries, totaling 152,000 guests, followed by 123,000 Europeans, and 58,000 stays from UAE nationals.
Five-star hotels attracted the majority of guests, hosting 205,000 visitors in March. Among these, European tourists were the most significant demographic, contributing 78,000 guests. Four-star hotels received 119,000 guests, while three-star and lower-rated hotels welcomed 54,000. Additionally, serviced apartments accommodated 38,000 guests.
This positive trend aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually, create 178,000 tourism-related jobs, expand hotel capacity to 50,000 rooms, and boost the sector’s contribution to the GDP to Dhs90 billion by the decade’s end.