Travel and Tourism Market - UAE

UAE Travel and Tourism Market Report by Type (Domestic, Inbound, Outbound), Service Offering (Ticket Reservation, Hotel Booking, Holiday/Tour Packages, and Others), Purpose of Visit (Business, Leisure and Recreation, Education, Medical, Social Activity, and Others), Booking Type (Travel Companies, Travel Agencies, Online, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

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UAE Travel and Tourism Market Overview:

The UAE travel and tourism market size reached USD 61.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 163.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by continuous investment in infrastructure development, the presence of luxury resorts, spas, fine dining establishments, and designer boutiques, and government's commitment to promoting tourism through strategic initiatives, policies, and incentives.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 61.3 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 163.4 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	11.0%

UAE Travel and Tourism Market Trends:

Government Tourism Initiatives

The UAE continually introduces innovative tourism initiatives to enhance visitor experiences and drive demand. From groundbreaking projects like the Dubai Expo 2020 and the upcoming Dubai Parks and Resorts to immersive attractions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and futuristic developments such as Marsa Al Arab, these initiatives showcase the country's commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel and tourism sector, stimulating sustained UAE travel and tourism market growth. For instance, the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 comes under the ‘Projects of the 50’ as one of the biggest projects of the next years. The strategy aims to raise the tourism sector’s contribution to the GDP to AED 450 billion, with an annual increase of AED 27 billion, strengthen the position of the UAE as one of the best destinations in the world for tourism, boost competitiveness by attracting AED 100 billion as additional tourism investments, and welcome 40 million hotel guests. Moreover, the strategy includes 25 initiatives and policies to support the development of the UAE’s tourism sector.

Economic Diversification and Infrastructural Development

The UAE's strategic focus on economic diversification has led to significant investments in tourism infrastructure, including world-class airports, hotels, resorts, and entertainment complexes. ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision represents a national plan through which the UAE will continue its development path for the next 10 years, with focus on social, economic, investment and development aspects. The vision aims to double the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) from AED 1.49 trillion to AED 3 trillion, generate AED 800 billion in non-oil exports, increase the contribution of the tourism sector to the GDP to AED 450 billion, and raise the value of the UAE’s foreign trade to AED 4 trillion. This commitment to developing state-of-the-art facilities has enhanced the country's attractiveness as a premier tourist destination, driving growth in the travel and tourism sector.

Cultural and Heritage Attractions

The UAE boasts a rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and the historic districts of Dubai. These cultural attractions, along with heritage sites like Al Fahidi Fort and Al Ain Oasis, draw visitors seeking immersive experiences and insights into the country's history and traditions, contributing to the vibrant tourism landscape.

UAE Travel and Tourism Market News:

In April 2024, The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in the UAE, with new peaks achieved across key metrics including the sector’s GDP contribution, jobs and visitor spend.The UAE’s Travel & Tourism sector is now soaring past all previous records, testament to the country’s commitment to attracting tourists from around the world to destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah.
In March 2023, Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), introduces Jumeirah Mobile Check-In, an industry-first biometric and digital technology solution. The avantgarde solution empowers guests to complete all check-in formalities prior to arrival through their mobile phone, delivering a seamless arrival experience and reducing the check-in process by up to 10 minutes.

UAE Travel and Tourism Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, service offering, purpose of visit, and booking type.

Type Insights:

Domestic
Inbound
Outbound

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes domestic, inbound, and outbound.

Service Offering Insights:

Ticket Reservation
Hotel Booking
Holiday/Tour Packages
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service offering have also been provided in the report. This includes ticket reservation, hotel booking, holiday/tour packages, and others.

Purpose of Visit Insights:

Business
Leisure and Recreation
Education
Medical
Social Activity
Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the purpose of visit. This includes business, leisure and recreation, education, medical, social activity, and others.

Booking Type Insights:

Travel Companies
Travel Agencies
Online
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the travel and tourism market in UAE based on the booking type have also been provided in the report. This includes travel companies, travel agencies, online, and others.

Region Insights:

Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The companies in the market are adopting various strategic initiatives including new service and package launches and business alliances to gain a significant UAE travel and tourism market share.

UAE Travel and Tourism Market Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment: Type Service Offering Purpose of Visit Booking Type Region
Types Covered	Domestic, Inbound, Outbound
Service Offerings Covered	Ticket Reservation, Hotel Booking, Holiday/Tour Packages, Others
Purpose of Visits Covered	Business, Leisure and Recreation, Education, Medical, Social Activity, Others
Booking Types Covered	Travel Companies, Travel Agencies, Online, Others
Regions Covered	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Others
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the UAE Travel and Tourism market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the UAE Travel and Tourism market?
What is the breakup of the UAE Travel and Tourism market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the UAE Travel and Tourism market on the basis of service offering?
What is the breakup of the UAE Travel and Tourism market on the basis of purpose of visit?
What is the breakup of the UAE Travel and Tourism market on the basis of booking type?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the UAE Travel and Tourism market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UAE Travel and Tourism?
What is the structure of the UAE Travel and Tourism market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the UAE Travel and Tourism market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, UAE travel and tourism market forecast, and dynamics of the market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UAE Travel and Tourism market.
Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UAE Travel and Tourism industry and its attractiveness.
Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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