UAE Travel and Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis, Report 2025-2033
- Ruby Arora
- Feb 7
- 3 min read
Travel and Tourism Market in UAE 2025:
How Big is the UAE Travel and Tourism Industry?
The travel and tourism market in UAE 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.
Base Year: 2024
Historical Years: 2019-2024
Forecast Years: 2025-2033
Market Size in 2024: USD 61.3 Billion
Market Size in 2033: USD 163.4 Billion
Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 11.0%

UAE Travel and Tourism Market Trends and Drivers
The UAE is being driven to even greater heights because of its rising position as the global tourism destination and its well-thought efforts in economic diversification. Global landmarks like Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, complemented with some of the luxurious shopping and first-class hospitality across the globe, have placed it as one of the top preference destinations for world travelers. Government initiatives such as UAE Vision 2021 and Dubai Tourism Strategy 2025 emphasize increasing tourism infrastructure, easing the conditions for obtaining visas, and increasing accessibility through air, road, and sea. The successful holding of events like Expo 2020 Dubai and the cultural festivals in Abu Dhabi have made the country even more appealing on the global level, whereas staycations and affordable travel options boosted the growth of domestic tourism.
Sustainability and digitalization are molding UAE's future travel and tourism industry. Green certified hotels and adoption of renewable energy are gradually becoming trended among the players in hospitality. Digital developments - AI-driven customer services, no-touch check-ins, and remote tours - have all been invented for traveler convenience and safety. Health and wellness tourism is also on the rise. Luxury spas and wellness retreats, fitness tourism, and all related activities are on the rise. The demand for adventure and cultural tourism is increasing, with visitors exploring desert safaris, historical sites, and heritage towns. These trends are expected to fuel further growth in the UAE travel and tourism market in the years ahead.
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UAE Travel and Tourism Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Type Insights:
Domestic
Inbound
Outbound
Service Offering Insights:
Ticket Reservation
Hotel Booking
Holiday/Tour Packages
Others
Purpose of Visit Insights:
Business
Leisure and Recreation
Education
Medical
Social Activity
Others
Booking Type Insights:
Travel Companies
Travel Agencies
Online
Others
Region Insights:
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Others
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Competitive Landscape:
The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.
Key highlights of the Report:
Market Performance (2019-2024)
Market Outlook (2025-2033)
COVID-19 Impact on the Market
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Strategic Recommendations
Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
Market Drivers and Success Factors
SWOT Analysis
Structure of the Market
Value Chain Analysis
Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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