The latest statistics from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi on the Egyptian tourism market’s performance in 2025 show positive results and continued growth in Egyptian visitors to the UAE capital. High satisfaction levels also underline Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a preferred destination for Egyptian travellers.
Abu Dhabi hotels welcomed approximately 60,300 Egyptian guests, an increase of 2% compared with 2024. The total comprised 56,800 adult guests, up 2%, and 3,500 child guests, also up 2% year on year.
Egyptian visitors’ hotel stays grew notably longer, with the average length of stay (ALOS) reaching five nights per guest, an increase of 13% over 2024. This highlights a trend towards longer visits to enjoy the destination’s tourism, cultural and entertainment attractions.
Results from Abu Dhabi’s 2025 visitor survey for the Egyptian market also showed strong satisfaction ratings. Overall satisfaction among Egyptian visitors reached 82%, exceeding the average of 81% across all source markets.
In addition, 89% of Egyptian visitors expressed a strong desire to visit Abu Dhabi again, compared with the global source-market average of 84%. On recommending the destination, 46% of Egyptian visitors said they would recommend the emirate to others, above the average of 34% for other markets.
These results reinforce the emirate’s strong position in the Egyptian travel market and the effectiveness of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s promotional campaigns and varied tourism programmes in meeting the expectations of different Egyptian visitor segments and families.
