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UAE tourism growth 2026

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In late July 2026 2026, the United Arab Emirates introduced resident‑incentive resident-incentive programmes, such as Dubai’s “Dubai Invite” scheme and Ras Al Khaimah’s “RAK Moments” campaign, to encourage locals to bring friends and family to the country. The initiatives coincided with a 47 % year‑on‑year 47% year-on-year rise in visitors to Ras Al Khaimah and record accommodation revenue, signalling strong early‑season early-season momentum. By early August, the sector reported record summer performance across the UAE. Hotel UAE, with hotel guests reached reaching 32.34 million, hotel nights hit 110.62 million, million and revenues climbed climbing to AED 49.21 billion billion. To mitigate the impact of intense summer heat, the country pivoted toward indoor attractions, shopping, and occupancy rose to 79.3 %. Major cultural events, including several date festivals heritage experiences. In Abu Dhabi, heritage-focused events such as the 22nd Liwa Date Festival and museum programmes, attracted tens of thousands of attendees. A parallel “Summer of Yalla” competition continued the inaugural Al Ain Date Festival became central to mobilise residents, offering family stays the season, complemented by programs at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and other experiences, reinforcing the sustained growth trajectory of UAE tourism throughout Zayed National Museum. Dubai continued its momentum through the summer season. “Dubai Summer Surprises” shopping and entertainment program, while Sharjah promoted its museums and the House of Wisdom. Although travel remains busy, regional security developments have caused some disruptions to flight paths toward Bahrain and Kuwait.

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