Dubai’s hotel revenue surged 15.5% to 20.9 billion dirhams last year, compared to 18.1 billion dirhams in 2024, signaling a continued recovery and growth in the city’s tourism sector. The figures, released by the Department of Economy and Tourism, demonstrate Dubai’s increasing appeal as a global destination.
The total number of hotel nights booked in Dubai reached 44.85 million in 2025, a 4% increase from 43.03 million nights the previous year. The average revenue per available room also rose by 11% to 467 dirhams, up from 421 dirhams in 2024.
Hotels operating in Dubai have been achieving record performance levels, solidifying the emirate’s position among the world’s leading markets and intensifying competition among hotel groups seeking to expand their presence and capitalize on growing tourist inflows.
Dubai welcomed more than 19.59 million international visitors last year, surpassing all previous records with a growth rate of 5%. This influx contributed to a strong performance for Dubai’s hotel sector, exceeding pre-pandemic levels across key metrics including occupancy rates, number of rooms booked, average length of stay, average daily room rate, and revenue per available room.
The data underscores Dubai’s successful strategy to attract tourists and bolster its economy through tourism. The performance highlights the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors in achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and reinforcing the emirate’s status as a global hub for business and entertainment.
