Hospitality

Gain expert perspectives on the growth and challenges within the hospitality property market

17 March 2026

Dubai Hospitality Market Performance 2025

Dubai's tourism sector has grown steadily over the past few years, benefiting from world-class infrastructure, a safe and diversified environment, and a strong calendar of events and cultural festivals. The market continued to perform strongly in 2025, supported by strong air connectivity, rising international visitation, and resilient hotel performance. Passenger traffic at Dubai's airports reached 95.2 million up by 3.1% compared to 2024, with international visitors climbing to 19.6 million, reinforcing the city's position as a leading hub for both leisure and business travel. Demand growth remains broad-based, supported by a diversified mix of source markets and an expanding ecosystem of events and experiences, while premium hotel openings have further enhanced Dubai's appeal to high-value international travellers.
30 October 2025

Dubai Hospitality Market Performance H1 2025

Dubai was officially recognised as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive tourism. The Emirate's safety credentials also received global recognition, with Dubai placing third and Abu Dhabi first in Numbeo's city-level safety index, reinforcing the UAE's position as one of the world's safest destinations.
17 March 2025

Dubai Hospitality Sector – Market Performance 2024

In 2024, Dubai set a new tourism record, welcoming 18.7 million overnight guests—a 9.1% increase from the 17.1 million visitors recorded the previous year. This growth aligns with the strategic vision of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three global tourism destinations.
30 September 2024

Dubai’s Hospitality Sector – Market Performance in H1 2024

Dubai Tourism Overview Despite or perhaps even partly because of ongoing geopolitical tensions, Dubai remains a leading tourist destination. In the first half of 2024, the city welcomed a record 9.31 million overnight guests, marking a 9% increase from the 8.55 million visitors during the same period last year. This impressive performance reflects the strategic vision outlined by Sheikh Mohammed […]
28 March 2024

Dubai’s Hospitality Sector Market Performance in 2023

Setting the Stage for Growth: Demand Dubai Tourism in 2023: Recovery and Resilience Despite global conflicts and recent regional unrest, Dubai’s economy, driven by key sectors, remained steadfast in its recovery. The performance of the tourism sector reflects as much. In 2023, the city welcomed 17.15 million overnight visitors, surpassing its previous high of 16.73 million in 2019 and the […]

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