Abu Dhabi Hotels: $166M Revenue – March 2025
Abu DhabiS tourism sector boomed in March, with 417,000 hotel guests experiencing the best of the emirate. This surge reflects a global demand for diverse accommodation and stellar hospitality. The 171 hotels reported a 69% occupancy rate, contributing to $94 million in room booking revenue, alongside $62 million in food and beverage revenue. Non-arab Asian and European travelers contributed substantially to this success. The emirate’s 2030 Tourism Strategy, aiming for 39.3 million visitors annually, positions Abu Dhabi as a premier destination. News Directory 3 is thrilled to report on this progress. Discover what’s next for Abu Dhabi’s hotels!
Abu Dhabi Tourism Surges, Hotel Occupancy Rises
Updated June 15, 2025
Abu Dhabi experienced a significant boost in tourism in March, welcoming approximately 417,000 hotel guests. This surge underscores the emirate’s growing prominence as a global tourism destination, driven by diverse accommodation options and high hospitality standards.
The emirate’s 171 hotel establishments, offering 34,341 rooms, recorded over 1.2 million guest nights. The average hotel occupancy rate reached 69%, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaging $132.
Revenue streams included $94 million from room bookings, $62 million from food and beverage services, and $10.3 million from other sources.
International arrivals were led by non-Arab Asian nationals, totaling 152,000 guests.European travelers followed with 123,000, and UAE nationals accounted for 58,000 stays.
Luxury hotels remained a popular choice. Five-star hotels hosted 205,000 guests, including 78,000 Europeans. Four-star hotels welcomed 119,000 guests, while three-star and lower-rated properties recorded 54,000 guests. Serviced apartments hosted 38,000 visitors.
What’s next
These figures align with abu Dhabi’s 2030 Tourism Strategy, which aims to attract 39.3 million annual visitors, create 178,000 new tourism jobs, and expand hotel capacity to 50,000 rooms. The strategy targets a total GDP contribution of $24.5 billion by 2030, solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position in the global tourism market.