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Abu Dhabi sees 26.6m visitors, Dh9.1b hotel revenue

DCT data shows strong 2025 growth across tourism, culture and events sectors

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2025 was a landmark year for DCT Abu Dhabi's culture, leisure and MICE events, with double-digit gains in attendance, it said.

11 new ways to splash at Yas Waterworld – now open!

New ‘Lost City’ chapter adds 11 attractions, from UAE’s tallest slide to family pool

Matamir’s Drop leads high-thrill lineup as park grows to over 70 rides and slides

UAE spots on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

List highlights 100 destinations worldwide chosen by Time’s correspondents

This year’s list spans continents, from Arizona to the Amazon, Minnesota to Morocco, Pennsylvania to Poland and beyond, in no particular order.

Al Ain hotels set for revamp as tourism grows

Hotel owners can get up to 12% rebate as tourism in Al Ain continues to grow

Al Ain Region welcomed 473,077 guests in 2025, an increase of more than 9% year-on-year.

UAE tourism sector continues operations normally

Hotels, cultural sites, shopping centres, and resorts fully operational

Tourists take photos near the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Hotels and attractions in Abu Dhabi fully operational

Tourism services remain steady with support for guests affected by travel disruptions

Abu Dhabi tourism thrives despite global challenges

Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir turns 2: What’s planned

Anniversary events to bring together leaders, devotees, community members

The celebrations will include special religious ceremonies and prayers for global well-being, echoing the Mandir’s role as a ‘spiritual oasis of global harmony’.

When is Disneyland Abu Dhabi expected to open?

Disney’s theme park in UAE: Opening timeline, location, design and features

The Disneyland Abu Dhabi theme park will become Disney’s seventh theme park destination globally, joining its existing locations in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Sheikh Zayed’s spirit reflected at Abu Dhabi temple

Senior UAE cultural figure praises landmark as bridge between faiths and civilisations

‘I see the spirit of Sheikh Zayed here’: Zaki Nusseibeh on BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

World’s safest cities for solo travel revealed

Study also names a major South East Asian destination as best solo holiday spot

The research analysed 36 international destinations using daytime and nighttime safety scores from the Numbeo Crime Index.

Emirati breaks norms to become Al Ain Zoo animal keeper

I just want to learn more, work with more animals: Saeed Rashed Al Zaabi

How this Emirati man challenged the norm to work as animal keeper at Al Ain Zoo

Abu Dhabi hotels and restaurants can now welcome pets

New guidelines allow cats and dogs in designated outdoor and indoor areas

Hotels and restaurants with tourism licences can now host companion animals under updated regulations.

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