According to Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi data, visits to cultural sites in Abu Dhabi rose 47 % year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with 4+ million visitors recorded. For example, the Louvre Abu Dhabi welcomed 784,606 visitors, and the Cultural Foundation 620,709. The increase supports the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030 and reinforces cultural tourism as a growth pillar. Professionals in hospitality, real estate and event-management should note rising demand, longer stays and higher spend per visitor.
