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Travel in the United Arab Emirates

Published Sep 25, 2025
Length 41 Pages
SKU # EP20439512

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Travel in the United Arab Emirates is set to show substantial growth in 2025, with both inbound and outbound segments recording gains. One of the key drivers in 2025 has been the continued rise in international arrivals, especially into Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Destination branding efforts by Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), along with partnerships between national carriers and tourism boards, have helped to push demand from core markets such as India, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Russi...

Euromonitor International's Travel in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Booking, In-Destination Spending, Lodging (Destination), Tourism Flows, Travel Modes.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Travel market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

41 Pages
Travel in the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
September 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
TRAVEL IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Travel in 2025: The Big Picture
Airlines: Key trends
Hotels: Key trends
Booking: Key trends
What next for travel?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 2 Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 4 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 5 In-Destination Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Forecast In-Destination Spending: Value 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
UAE sees surge in inbound travel in 2025
Outbound departures benefit from strong consumer confidence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Inbound arrivals are expected to rise over the forecast period
UAE travellers expected to fuel global tourism recovery
CATEGORY DATA
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 9 Inbound City Arrivals 2020-2025
Table 10 Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2025-2030
Table 14 Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 15 Domestic Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 16 Forecast Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Spending: Value 2025-2030
Table 18 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 19 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 20 Outbound Tourism Spending: Value 2020-2025
Table 21 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Outbound Spending: Value 2025-2030
AIRLINES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Airlines see strong value growth
Emirates retains top spot in UAE’s airline market in 2025
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Airline industry expected to see continued growth in retail value sales
Company strategies and innovation will play a key role in sustaining future growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Airlines Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Airlines Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Airlines: Passengers Carried 2020-2025
Table 27 Airlines NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 28 Non-Scheduled Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 29 Low Cost Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 30 Full Service Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 31 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Airlines Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
LODGING (DESTINATION) IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Hotel revenues surge as travel demand increases
Marriott retains top spot in UAE lodging market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hotel revenues projected to surge as UAE tourism maintains growth
Hospitality leaders reshape UAE market with new openings and bold strategies
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 35 Hotels Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 36 Hotels Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Other Lodging Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 38 Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2020-2025
Table 40 Lodging (Destination) Rooms: Number of Rooms 2020-2025
Table 41 Lodging (Destination) by Incoming vs Domestic: % Value 2020-2025
Table 42 Hotels NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 Hotel Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2025
Table 44 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 45 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Hotels Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Hotels Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Other Lodging Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2025-2030
BOOKING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Booking revenues grow in 2025
Booking.com maintains market lead as UAE’s go-to travel intermediary
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
UAE’s booking sector poised for steady growth in the forecast period
Travel intermediaries accelerate innovation to capture increased travel demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Booking Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 52 Business Travel Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 54 Travel Intermediaries NBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2025
Table 55 Forecast Booking Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Business Travel Sales: Value 2025-2030
Table 57 Forecast Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2025-2030

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