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Travel in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 44 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 573373
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates has firmly established itself as a global travel hub, earning high rankings in international tourism competitiveness indexes. The remarkable growth of Emirati hotels has not only attracted millions of visitors, but also extended their stays, resulting in robust occupancy rates that reflect their appeal. This resurgence has translated into significant earnings, marking a resounding revival for hotels.

The analyst's Travel in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2018-2022, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2027 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage:
Booking, In-Destination Spending, Lodging (Destination), Tourism Flows, Travel Modes.

Data coverage:
Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Travel market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

TRAVEL IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Travel in 2023
  • Airlines: Key trends
  • Hotels: Key trends
  • Booking: Key trends
  • What next for travel?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 4 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 5 In-Destination Spending: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Forecast In-Destination Spending: Value 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Tourism flows in the United Arab Emirates soar, with surging demand and strategic growth initiatives
  • Surge in outbound travel as the expatriate community takes flight, and more visas drive inbound travel
  • India leads arrivals, while GCC and Western Europe also contribute to Dubai’s vibrant travel industry
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Surging MICE travel poised to give a boost to inbound flows
  • Positioning for resurgence: Dynamic travel industry adapts to the release of pent-up demand and strategic growth
  • Sustainable initiatives set to elevate tourism in the United Arab Emirates over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Inbound City Arrivals 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2023-2028
  • Table 12 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2023-2028
  • Table 13 Forecast Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 14 Domestic Trips by Destination: Number of Trips 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Domestic Spending: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Forecast Domestic Trips by Destination: Number of Trips 2023-2028
  • Table 17 Forecast Domestic Spending: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 18 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Outbound Tourism Spending: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2023-2028
  • Table 22 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2023-2028
  • Table 23 Forecast Outbound Spending: Value 2023-2028
AIRLINES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Profits soar for Emirates Airlines, further cementing its foothold in the market
  • Low cost carriers sees increased demand amidst inflationary pressures
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Airlines poised for exponential growth and innovation in the United Arab Emirates in the post-pandemic era
  • Emirates Airlines leads the path to sustainability with paperless boarding passes in its Dubai hub
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Airlines Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 25 Airlines Online Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 26 Airlines: Passengers Carried 2018-2023
  • Table 27 Airlines NBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 28 Non-Scheduled Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2023
  • Table 29 Low Cost Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2023
  • Table 30 Full Service Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2023
  • Table 31 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 32 Forecast Airlines Online Sales: Value 2023-2028
LODGING (DESTINATION) IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Dubai remains the best performing in hotels amongst the seven emirates and globally
  • Budget and mid-market hotels gain popularity amongst holidaymakers in the United Arab Emirates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Hospitality in the United Arab Emirates set to thrive due to tourism rebound and strategic initiatives
  • International leisure and domestic tourists expected to drive demand for and growth of hotels
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 33 Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 34 Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 35 Hotels Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 36 Hotels Online Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 37 Other Lodging Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 38 Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 39 Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 40 Lodging (Destination) Rooms: Number of Rooms 2018-2023
  • Table 41 Lodging (Destination) by Incoming vs Domestic: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 42 Hotels NBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 43 Hotel Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2023
  • Table 44 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Hotels Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Hotels Online Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Forecast Other Lodging Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Forecast Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2023-2028
BOOKING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hotels encourage direct booking, challenging intermediaries
  • Continued rise of an omnichannel approach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Hotel booking landscape set to evolve, with the rise of direct bookings and shifting dynamics
  • Intermediaries will continue to dominate booking, despite growing interest in direct reservations in the United Arab Emirates
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 51 Booking Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 52 Business Travel Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 53 Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 54 Travel Intermediaries NBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Forecast Booking Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 56 Forecast Business Travel Sales: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 57 Forecast Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2023-2028