Abu Dhabi hotels generate AED 611 million in March revenue

Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector continues to thrive, with hotel revenues hitting AED 611 million in March 2025.

That's according to preliminary figures from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Statistics Centre.

Room bookings brought in AED 345 million, food and beverage services added AED 228 million, and other sources contributed AED 38 million.

The emirate welcomed around 417,000 hotel guests in March, reflecting its growing global appeal.

In total, 171 hotel establishments with over 34,000 rooms were in operation, recording more than 1.2 million guest nights and an average occupancy rate of 69 per cent.

The average revenue per available room reached AED 486.

Non-Arab Asian visitors topped international arrivals with 152,000 guests, followed by 123,000 from Europe. UAE nationals made up 58,000 of the stays, further highlighting Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal across diverse markets.