UAE is predicted to reach a record AED 228.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025, surpassing the previous peak of 2019 by 37%.
Travel & tourism sector in the UAE is projected to contribute AED 267.5 billion to the national economy in 2025, accounting for nearly 13% of the GDP and supporting over 925,000 jobs.
Domestic visitor spending is also expected to reach a record high of AED 60 billion in 2025, showing the strength of the local travel market.
WTTC forecasts that by 2035, the UAE's travel & tourism sector will contribute almost AED 287.8 billion to the economy and exceed 1 million jobs, emphasizing its role in economic diversification and growth.