Attractions
Dubai
Dubai's 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025 compared with 18.72 million in 2024, and December brought more than 2 million in a single month for the first time. Western Europe sent 4.1 million visitors, 21% of the total.1,2
Abu Dhabi
| Attraction or event | Visitors, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | 1.4 million |
| Qasr Al Hosn | More than 843,000, up 22% |
| Cultural sites and libraries, all | More than 8.6 million |
| Liwa Village | More than 159,000 |
| MICE delegates | 2.2 million, up 40% |
Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6m visitors in 2025 (April 2026)3
The other emirates
- Sharjah: the Heart of Sharjah, Al Qasba and the Al Majaz waterfront
- Ras Al Khaimah: Jebel Jais, at 1,934 m the highest peak in the UAE
- Al Ain: the oases and tombs on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Fujairah: coral reefs with around 130 recorded species
Source: UAE Government Portal: Sharjah; UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah; UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas); UAE Government Portal: Nature and ecosystems4,5,6,7
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists visit Dubai?
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, up 5% from 18.72 million in 2024, according to the Department of Economy and Tourism.
Sources
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism: 19.59 million international visitors in 2025 (February 2026)
- The National: Dubai attracted 19.6 million tourists in 2025 (February 2026)
- Abu Dhabi Media Office: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6m visitors in 2025 (April 2026)
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
- UAE Government Portal: Nature and ecosystems
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.