Abu Dhabi's hotel sector revenues reach Dhs682 million during May

Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi continued their positive performance in May 2025, driven by higher occupancy rates and an increasing number of international guests.

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The sector recorded total revenues of Dhs682 million, reflecting the sustained growth of the emirate's tourism and hospitality industry.

According to preliminary data from the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, released by the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, the breakdown of hotel revenues for the month includes Dhs408 million from room revenues, Dhs224 million from food and beverage services, and Dhs50 million from other sources.

Abu Dhabi's hotels welcomed approximately 481,000 guests in May 2025, highlighting the emirate’s growing appeal as a world-class tourism destination. This growth is supported by the diversity of accommodation options and the high standards of hospitality services.

A total of 172 hotel establishments were in operation in Abu Dhabi during the month, offering 34,383 rooms. The total number of guest nights exceeded 1.345 million, with an occupancy rate of 80%. The average revenue per available room reached Dhs490.

Guests from non-Arab Asian countries topped the list with 155,000 visitors, followed by Europeans with 112,000, and UAE nationals with 88,000, indicating the sector's continued momentum and the emirate’s position as a preferred destination for global travellers.