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Hi Dubai
3 hours ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Attracts 8.68 Million Tourists as Visitor Numbers Rise 7% in Early 2025
Dubai welcomed 8.68 million international visitors between January and May 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year increase, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The data, released in the Tourism Performance Report for the first five months of the year, revealed that May alone saw 1.53 million international arrivals, highlighting the city's continued global appeal. Western Europe emerged as the top source market, contributing 22% of total visitors, or nearly 1.92 million tourists. Russia, CIS countries, and Eastern Europe followed with 1.4 million visitors, while South Asia brought in 1.24 million. The GCC region accounted for 1.28 million tourists. Other significant contributors included the Middle East and North Africa with 989,000 visitors, Northeast and Southeast Asia with 771,000, and the Americas with 601,000. Africa and Australia added 346,000 and 141,000 tourists, respectively. Dubai's hotel sector also saw growth. As of May 2025, the city had 825 hotel establishments offering 153,356 rooms. Occupancy averaged 83%, up from 81% in 2024, with total occupied room nights reaching 19.09 million, a 4% rise from last year. Guests stayed an average of 3.8 nights, while the average daily room rate climbed 5% to AED620. Revenue per available room rose 7%, reaching AED513. News Source: Emirates News Agency
What's On
3 hours ago
- Business
- What's On
Dubai is on track for a record-breaking year in tourism
Sunshine, skyline views, desert adventures and a whole lot of beach clubs, it's no wonder the world keeps flocking to Dubai. The city continues to shine on the global stage, welcoming a staggering 8.68 million international visitors between January and May 2025. That's a 7% increase compared to the same time last year. According to the latest Tourism Performance Report from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, 1.53 million people landed in Dubai in May alone, proving that the month is still a popular time for visitors. Tourists are coming from all over, but Western Europe is currently leading the charge, sending close to 1.92 million visitors our way so far this year. Following close behind are Russia and Eastern Europe with 1.4 million, while both South Asia and the GCC region clocked in over 1.2 million visitors each. It doesn't stop there. The city also welcomed strong numbers from the Middle East, North Africa, the Americas, Africa, Southeast and Northeast Asia, and Australia. Showing just how global Dubai's appeal has become. As for where all these people are staying? Dubai's hotel sector is booming. There are now 825 active hotel establishments across the city, offering more than 153,000 rooms. The average occupancy rate has climbed to 83%, and total room nights reached 19 million, up 4% year-on-year. Tourists are sticking around too, staying an average of 3.8 nights, while hotels are seeing higher returns with an average daily rate of Dhs620 and Dhs513 per room. One thing's clear, Dubai is showing no signs of slowing down and we're not surprised, there are so many reasons why the UAE is one of the best places in the world to live. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Barnama
6 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Dubai Attracts 8.68 Million Tourists in First Five Months of 2025
Passengers queue at Dubai International Airport, following Iran Monday's attack on a U.S. military base, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer DUBAI, June 25 (Bernama-WAM) -- Dubai welcomed 8.68 million international tourists between January and May this year, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to the 8.12 million visitors recorded during the same period in 2024, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. According to the Tourism Performance Report January-May 2025, released Tuesday by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the city received 1.53 million international visitors in May alone. Western Europe remained the leading source market, contributing 1.917 million tourists or 22 per cent of total arrivals. This was followed by Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eastern Europe with 1.396 million visitors (16 per cent). bootstrap slideshow South Asia ranked third, accounting for 1.242 million visitors (14 per cent), while the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region contributed 1.275 million visitors (15 per cent). The Middle East and North Africa region followed with 989,000 visitors (11 per cent), ahead of Northeast and Southeast Asia with a combined 771,000 visitors (9 per cent). The Americas accounted for 601,000 visitors (7 per cent), while Africa contributed 346,000 (4 per cent) and Australia 141,000 (2 per cent) during the five months. As of end-May 2025, Dubai's hotel inventory had expanded to 825 establishments with a total of 153,356 rooms, up from 822 hotels offering 150,202 rooms during the same period last year. The average hotel occupancy rate rose to 83 per cent, compared to 81 per cent in 2024, with total occupied room nights increasing by 4 per cent to 19.09 million, up from 18.34 million. The average length of stay was 3.8 nights, while the average daily room rate reached AE$620, a 5 per cent rise from AE$590 last year.
ARN News Center
15 hours ago
- Business
- ARN News Center
Dubai welcomes over 8.6 million tourists in 5 months
Dubai continues to shine as a global tourism hotspot, welcoming 8.68 million international visitors between January and May 2025 — a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Tourism Performance Report from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, 1.53 million tourists arrived in May alone. Western Europe topped the list of source markets, contributing nearly 1.92 million visitors. Russia, CIS countries and Eastern Europe followed with 1.4 million, while South Asia and the GCC region each brought in over 1.2 million tourists. Other key markets included the Middle East and North Africa, Northeast and Southeast Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia. Dubai's hotel sector also saw growth, with 825 establishments offering over 153,000 rooms. Average occupancy rose to 83 per cent, and total room nights reached 19 million — up 4 per cent from last year. Guests stayed an average of 3.8 nights, with the average daily room rate climbing to AED 620. Revenue per available room also increased to AED 513, reflecting a 7 per cent year-on-year boost.
Dubai Eye
15 hours ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Dubai welcomes over 8.6 million tourists in 5 months
Dubai continues to shine as a global tourism hotspot, welcoming 8.68 million international visitors between January and May 2025 — a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Tourism Performance Report from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, 1.53 million tourists arrived in May alone. Western Europe topped the list of source markets, contributing nearly 1.92 million visitors. Russia, CIS countries and Eastern Europe followed with 1.4 million, while South Asia and the GCC region each brought in over 1.2 million tourists. Other key markets included the Middle East and North Africa, Northeast and Southeast Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia. Dubai's hotel sector also saw growth, with 825 establishments offering over 153,000 rooms. Average occupancy rose to 83 per cent, and total room nights reached 19 million — up 4 per cent from last year. Guests stayed an average of 3.8 nights, with the average daily room rate climbing to AED 620. Revenue per available room also increased to AED 513, reflecting a 7 per cent year-on-year boost.
