Tourism and Hospitality
Visitors and hotels
Dubai's 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025 were 5% more than in 2024. Abu Dhabi's 26.6 million visitors included 5.9 million hotel guests, and its hotels were 81% occupied.1,2
Hotels and holiday homes are licensed by each emirate's tourism authority, such as Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists visit the UAE?
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025 and Abu Dhabi 26.6 million visitors, including 5.9 million hotel guests.
Sources
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism: 19.59 million international visitors in 2025 (February 2026)
- Abu Dhabi Media Office: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6m visitors in 2025 (April 2026)
- Emirates Group: Record profit of AED 24.4bn in 2025-26 (May 2026)
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.