Dubai is heading to record a record year in the movement of international tourists

Managers and workers in the hotel and tourism sector said that Dubai is witnessing an active tourist season in the last quarter of this year, and is heading to another record year in the flow rates of visitors, pointing out that the movement of future confirmed reservations is higher in rates of up to 30%, compared to last year.

Hotel reservations

In detail, the regional director of the “Hayat Hotels Group” in Dubai, the general manager of the Grand Hayat Hotel, Fathi Khojali, said: “The indicators of hotel reservations indicate that the emirate is witnessing an active tourist season, supported by entertainment tourism on the one hand, business tourism on the other hand, in addition to a series of international events and festivals, and this makes early reservations strong, and occupancy rates are higher than last year.”

Khojali added: “The data indicates Dubai about 9.9 million visitors in the first half of 2025, with a significant increase compared to the previous year, and this is a direct reflection of the confidence of global markets in the emirate. Also, the hotel sector translates this with the high occupancy rates into levels exceeding 80%, which reflects the strength of demand and the ability to absorb the growing tourism flows ».

He expected the hotel market to record occupancy levels exceeding 90% during the last quarter of this year, to the first quarter of next year, indicating that Dubai’s attractiveness lies in its ability to continuously renew, every visit differs from the other, thanks to the new activities and features it adds.

Khojali explained that the future reservations during the last quarter of this year are 30%higher, compared to last year, adding: “We expect a record season and a record year in Dubai.” He noted that there is an unprecedented flow of visitors for business and conferences.

He pointed out that over the past two years, the emirate has continued to achieve records in the numbers of international tourists, which are the highest ever, and based on the current indicators, Dubai will continue to record these numbers this year.

Occupancy rate

For his part, the CEO of “Time Hotels Group”, Mohamed Awadallah, said that “the initial occupancy indicators for the last quarter of this year are stronger than the previous year,” noting that the current occupancy rate reaches more than 80%, since the beginning of September 2025.

Awadallah indicated that “Dubai is heading to record a strong and standardized performance in the rates of tourism flow,” noting that pre -reservations are 15%higher, compared to the previous year, explaining that tourism performance in Dubai during the last quarter of this year confirms again the strength and attractiveness of the emirate and its superiority over many international destinations, where we have witnessed high occupancy rates and an accelerated growth in the number of visitors, supported, supported, supported, supported Diversity of events and ingredients that make Dubai the first choice for travelers from different markets.

He continued: «We are witnessing a remarkable growth in the movement of visitors from different markets, which reflects Dubai’s success in expanding the base of its tourism markets, and the strong performance in the last quarter gives us a positive indication that the tourism sector in Dubai is heading to achieving new record results this year.

Hotel rooms

In addition, the general manager of the “Tamani Marina” hotel, Walid Al -Awa, said: “Today we have more than 152,000 hotel rooms, distributed among five -star luxury hotels, beach resorts, and economic ones that suit all groups. As new hotels enter the market, the demand still exceeds the supply in many periods.

He added: «The latest indicators indicate that Dubai has achieved record levels in the number of international visitors, while continuing to grow in hotel occupancy rates, and the rise in the average daily revenues of the rooms, which reflects the great confidence that travelers give to this destination. Also, the local hospitality sector managed to expand at a balanced pace, as it continues to add new hotels that meet the increasing demand from various segments of tourists, starting with those looking for luxury to economic travelers.

Al -Awa continued: “Organizing major events is an important factor in achieving an active tourist season. The emirate is constantly hosting international exhibitions and conferences, as well as shopping festivals, arts and sports, which attract a large number of visitors. This momentum gives the city a competitive advantage, as it guarantees a continuous flow of tourists throughout the year, and not only in the seasons.

Tourist attractiveness

“Dubai is a city that has a great tourist attraction, as the visitor, who comes once, returns again,” said Mohamed Jassim Al -Rayes. This distinguishes it from many competing destinations, ”referring to the emirate has a unique mixture of international events, such as shopping and hospitality that suit various budgets, advanced infrastructure, facilities and destinations that are very popular at the global level.

Al -Rayes added: «Dubai continues to record record rates in the tourism flow, and we are facing an exceptional season that will enhance the emirate’s position as a first destination in the region, and a global center that competes strongly for the top of the international tourism scene.”

He revealed that the rate of confirmed reservations coming to Dubai during the last four months of this year is 10%higher, and more than last year for the same period.

He said: “Dubai continues to consolidate its position as one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world, with a strong and growing performance with a vision based on diversity, innovation and continuous investment in infrastructure and global events.”

He indicated that the power of tourism performance in Dubai is to combine multiple elements within one integrated experience, in addition to the natural ingredients such as beaches and moderate weather in winter, the city provides a huge network of global shopping centers, iconic urban landmarks, and a wide range of cultural, sports and artistic events, and this diversity makes Dubai an attractive destination for various patterns of visitors, whether they are individuals, families or groups Business.

Dubai airports

“The role of Dubai airports in promoting this performance, as it is the first gateway to visitors coming from all over the world, where the aviation sector supports the tourism movement effectively, by linking with hundreds of global destinations,” said the CEO of “Al -Rayes Travel Company – Al -Rayes Group”, as the aviation sector supports the tourism movement effectively, by linking with hundreds of global destinations, “explaining that this integration between the efficiency of the air transport network and the hotel sector, enhances the emirate’s ability to attract more International tourists.