What is the projected increase in GCC hotel room supply by 2030?

The GCC region is expected to see a **25% increase** in its hotel room supply by **2030**, adding a significant number of new keys to the market.

How many hotel rooms are anticipated in the GCC by 2030?

By the year **2030**, the total number of hotel keys across the GCC is projected to reach approximately **616,000**.

What factors are driving the growth in GCC hotel supply?

The growth is primarily driven by the GCC's strategic investments in tourism infrastructure, ongoing economic diversification initiatives, and the development of major giga-projects designed to attract more international visitors and business travellers.

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Market Data·29 September 2026

GCC Hotel Room Supply Forecast to Grow 25% by 2030, Reaching 616,000 Keys

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is projected to increase its hotel room supply by **25%** to **616,000 keys** by the year **2030**, reflecting strong growth in the hospitality sector driven by tourism and econo

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is set for a substantial expansion in its hospitality sector, with forecasts indicating a 25% increase in hotel room supply by 2030. This growth will bring the total number of available hotel keys across the GCC to approximately 616,000.

This projected rise underscores the region's aggressive investment in tourism infrastructure and economic diversification, aiming to attract a larger number of international visitors. Major initiatives, including giga-projects and large-scale urban developments in countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are driving the demand for new accommodation options.

The expansion reflects a strategic push by GCC governments to lessen reliance on hydrocarbon revenues by developing vibrant tourism industries. The addition of new hotels and resorts is crucial to supporting these ambitious goals, ensuring sufficient capacity for the anticipated influx of tourists and business travellers in the coming decade. This development is expected to bolster the region's position as a global tourism hub.

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What is the projected increase in GCC hotel room supply by 2030?: The GCC region is expected to see a **25% increase** in its hotel room supply by **2030**, adding a significant number of new keys to the market.
How many hotel rooms are anticipated in the GCC by 2030?: By the year **2030**, the total number of hotel keys across the GCC is projected to reach approximately **616,000**.
What factors are driving the growth in GCC hotel supply?: The growth is primarily driven by the GCC's strategic investments in tourism infrastructure, ongoing economic diversification initiatives, and the development of major giga-projects designed to attract more international visitors and business travellers.

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This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.

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