United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Insights
- As per Deep Market Insights insights, the United Arab Emirates Cruise Market stood at USD 1836.68 Million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 3141.45 Million by 2033.
- The United Arab Emirates market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 6.15% from 2025 through 2033.
- In 2024, Ocean accounted for the highest share of the Cruise type market size.
- During the forecast period, Expedition is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative Cruise type segment.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- United Arab Emirates contributed 5.1% to the global Cruise Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is forecasted to remain the largest global market for Cruise Market.
- In Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is projected to capture the leading share of market size by 2033.
- Among Middle East and Africa markets, Saudi Arabia is expected to post the fastest growth, reaching USD 1309.75 Million by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 1836.68 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 3141.45 Million |
| Largest segment | Ocean |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 6.15% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Cruise type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Cruise type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 829.63 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| River | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Expedition | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Passenger segment 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Passenger segment | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 835.14 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Premium | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Mass | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Itinerary 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Itinerary | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 877.93 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Long | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Region-specific | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United Arab Emirates Cruise Market Distribution 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Distribution | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel agents | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 840.83 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Direct | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| OTAs | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.