Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector is hitting five-star strides as hotels across the emirate raked in a whopping Dh611 million in revenue in March 2025. According to preliminary data from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in coordination with Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), the city’s hotels aren’t just thriving—they’re thriving in sync with the grand Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to skyrocket the sector’s impact on GDP and job creation.
With 417,000 guests welcomed in a single month, Abu Dhabi’s allure as a global tourist hotspot continues to grow. Revenue streams were strong across the board, with Dh345 million from room bookings, Dh228 million from food and beverage services, and Dh38 million trickling in from other experiences—spa days, event rentals, and more.
The emirate’s hospitality infrastructure proved its capacity, with 171 hotel establishments offering 34,341 rooms and generating 1.2 million guest nights in March. The occupancy rate hit 69%, with a robust revenue per available room (RevPAR) of Dh486—strong indicators of a vibrant and efficient tourism engine.
Diving deeper into the guest demographic, Non-Arab Asian tourists topped the charts with 152,000 guests, followed by Europeans (123,000) and UAE nationals (58,000). Five-star hotels were the clear champions, accommodating 205,000 guests, followed by four-star hotels with 119,000 and three-star and below at 54,000. Serviced apartments also held their ground, hosting 38,000 visitors.
These stellar numbers underscore Abu Dhabi’s success in combining luxury, culture, and innovation. From world-class museums to desert adventures, and Formula 1 thrills to serene Corniche strolls, the city is building a tourist magnet fueled by vision and quality.
With the Tourism Strategy 2030 targeting 39.3 million annual visitors, 178,000 tourism jobs, and Dh90 billion GDP contribution, March’s success is more than just seasonal luck—it’s a signpost that Abu Dhabi’s hospitality dream is on track to become a global reality.
