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Abu Dhabi Tourism Statistics: 19,276 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 19,276 Airbnb stays in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was December, and the quietest was April. All of the United Arab Emirates had 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism reports.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 125,724
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Abu Dhabi Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism puts all of the United Arab Emirates at 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Abu Dhabi at 19,276 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Abu Dhabi added up to 125,724 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Abu Dhabi lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Abu Dhabi in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by October and November, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Abu Dhabi ran unbroken from October to January in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Abu Dhabi in November were booked furthest ahead, about 42 days, against 12 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Abu Dhabi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 12% and the United States at 11%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Abu Dhabi took 7.6% of all Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI ranks Abu Dhabi 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 6 towns it lists in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism counted 30.8 million hotel guests for all of the United Arab Emirates in 2024. On AirROI's estimates, Abu Dhabi accounted for 7.6% of Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.8 millionHotel guests, all of United Arab Emirates | Hotel guests across the seven emirates, reported as approximately 30.8 million | 2024 | UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi had 1,876 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 19,276 stays and 125,724 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 24 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,876
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 19,276
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 125,724
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Abu Dhabi?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Abu Dhabi in the 12 months to October 2026, then October and November. April was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from October to January.
December ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, October, November, January, July, February, June, August, September, May, March, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.1% | 34 days |
| October | 9.7% | 33 days |
| November | 9.6% | 42 days |
| January | 9.1% | 23 days |
| July | 8.7% | 15 days |
| February | 8.4% | 22 days |
| June | 8.4% | 13 days |
| August | 8.2% | 21 days |
| September | 8.2% | 12 days |
| May | 7.2% | 13 days |
| March | 6.7% | 23 days |
| April | 5.8% | 24 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Abu Dhabi Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Abu Dhabi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 12% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Dubai was the top origin city at 10%, and Abu Dhabi itself came second at 8.3%. The figures rest on 30,481 reviews, written over many years.
80% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 80%
- From within the United Arab Emirates 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Abu Dhabi
How many tourists visit Abu Dhabi?
The United Arab Emirates as a whole had 30.8 million hotel guests in 2024, according to the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism. AirROI puts Abu Dhabi at 7.6% of Airbnb stays in the United Arab Emirates in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 19,276 Airbnb stays in Abu Dhabi in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is the busiest time in Abu Dhabi?
The busiest Airbnb month in Abu Dhabi in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then October and November. The four busiest months run from October to January.
What is the quietest month in Abu Dhabi?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Abu Dhabi in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and March ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 24 days ahead, against 42 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Abu Dhabi?
A typical Airbnb stay in Abu Dhabi lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.9 nights in December to 9.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Abu Dhabi come from?
Of Abu Dhabi Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 12% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Dubai at 10%, and Abu Dhabi itself came second at 8.3%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism counts hotel guests (30.8 million in 2024 across the United Arab Emirates). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 19,276 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 19,276 stays at 6.52 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 30,481 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.