Overview

Abu Dhabi welcomed 1.4 million overnight guests during Q1 2025. Following a remarkable performance in 2024, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) aims to continue showcasing the emirate’s attractiveness as a prime global destination at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025.

Abu Dhabi City

Revenue Boost

Hotels generated an impressive AED 2.3 billion in revenue, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) also saw a rise of 25%, reaching AED 484. Hotel occupancy rates remained high, recording 79% during Ramadan.

Growth Indicators

These early successes indicate that Abu Dhabi is on track to achieve its goal of contributing AED 62 billion to the local economy in 2025, supporting 255,000 jobs.

Strategic Comment

Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasized: “Our strategic focus on promoting Abu Dhabi as a cultural and tourism hub is yielding tangible results, bolstered by our investments in marketing and enhancing visitor experiences.”

Previous Performance

In 2024, the emirate welcomed a significant 7% year-on-year increase in hotel guests, with international visitors growing to 3.2 million, a 28% rise. The hotel revenue also expanded by 18.1%, totaling over AED 7.6 billion.

Future Developments

Abu Dhabi is ramping up efforts to achieve its Tourism Strategy 2030, which includes aims to attract 39.3 million visitors annually and create 178,000 new tourism jobs by the decade’s end.