UAE: Tourism sector booms as 18 million people visit Abu Dhabi in 2022

UAE: Tourism sector booms as 18 million people visit Abu Dhabi in 2022

The emirate recorded more than 70 per cent in hotel capacity with overnight visitors reaching 4.1 million

Published: Tue 8 Aug 2023, 7:22 PM

The world-class cultural and tourism destination of Abu Dhabi received a total of 18 million visitors last year, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi) announced while releasing its annual report.

At 3 million people (including 246,000 students) visitors to cultural sites exceeded targets and recorded a 99 per cent satisfaction rate, the report noted.

“In 2022 we harnessed the power of culture, which showed us the pathway to resilience, recovery and revival. It was also a year where we embraced the transformative power of collaboration, bringing a new-found sense of energy, partnership and innovation,” Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, DCT – Abu Dhabi, said.

“Over the past year, we have restated our purpose as a guiding message: that we exist to enrich people’s lives by sharing Abu Dhabi with the world. In our every action, we have strived to deliver on our promise to promote, protect and progress Abu Dhabi as a cultural and tourism destination, creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors and building a brighter future of limitless opportunities for our youth.”

The emirate