Dubai visitor numbers hit highest level since February with 869,000 arrivals
Dubai: Dubai welcomed about 869,000 international overnight visitors in August, its highest monthly total since February 2026, as hotel occupancy continued to recover and the city prepared to host the global travel industry at Arabian Travel Market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances Visitor numbers have recorded double-digit month-on-month growth since March, taking…
Dubai saw a record 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026, marking its highest monthly total since February 2026. Hotel occupancy rose to 66%, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels. Visitor numbers have grown by double-digits month-on-month since March, totaling 6.97 million during the first eight months of 2026. Western Europe and South Asia were the top source regions, contributing 20% and 17% of international visitors, respectively.
Dubai's hotel occupancy reached 66%, 89% of the level from August 2025. Dubai's hotels recorded 21.61 million occupied room nights between January and August, with the city's hotel room inventory nearing 149,000 by the end of August. Notable visitor sources included Western Europe, South Asia, the GCC, and CIS and Eastern Europe.
Dubai's tourism industry is showing resilience, supported by a diverse source market mix, extensive hospitality infrastructure, and an evolving destination offering.
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