Abu Dhabi revises hotel fees to boost hospitality sector

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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi) has reduced government fees applied to hotels in the emirate to boost the growth of the hospitality and tourism sector.

The change is set to take effect from September 1 and follows directives from the emirate’s Executive Council to encourage tourists and residents to enjoy hospitality offerings in the UAE’s capital.

The government fee amendments include reducing a tourism fee issued to guests from 6 per cent to 4 per cent, removing a municipality fee of Dhs15 per room per night, removing a 6 per cent tourism fee and 4 per cent municipality fee applied to hotel restaurants.

Abu Dhabi Municipality fee to continue

The municipality fee for 4 per cent of the value of the invoice issued to the customer will continue.

In recent news, DCT Abu Dhabi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM, forging a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe.