Abu Dhabi’s Hotels Record Strong Growth in May 2025
Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi continued their positive performance in May 2025, driven by higher occupancy rates and an increasing number of international guests. The sector recorded total revenues of AED682 million, highlighting the sustained growth of the emirate’s tourism and hospitality industry.
According to preliminary data from the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, provided by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, the breakdown of hotel revenues for the month includes AED408 million from room revenues, AED224 million from food and beverage services, and AED50 million from other sources.
Abu Dhabi’s hotels welcomed approximately 481,000 guests in May 2025, underlining the emirate’s growing appeal as a world-class tourism destination. This growth is attributed to the diverse accommodation options and high standards of hospitality services available in the emirate.
A total of 172 hotel establishments operated in Abu Dhabi during the month, with an inventory of 34,383 rooms. The total number of guest nights exceeded 1.345 million, and the occupancy rate reached 80%. The average revenue per available room was reported at AED490.
In terms of international presence, guests from non-Arab Asian countries topped the charts with 155,000 visitors, followed by Europeans at 112,000, and UAE nationals at 88,000. This demonstrates the sector’s continued momentum and further solidifies Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred destination for global travellers.
Hotels also saw 31,000 guests from GCC countries, 52,000 from other Arab nations, 25,000 from North and South America, and 8,000 from non-Arab African countries, in addition to visitors from various global markets.
By hotel category, five-star hotels accounted for the largest share, receiving 236,000 guests, led by 72,000 European guests. Four-star hotels hosted 126,000 guests, while three stars or below welcomed 70,000, and hotel apartments received 50,000 guests.
The robust performance of Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector in May 2025 underscores the emirate’s growing reputation as an international hub for tourism, business, and leisure.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
