The consumption of distilled alcoholic beverages by tourists in the UAE has shown varying trends from 2014 to 2023. In 2023, it stood at 37.0 thousand metric tons, marking a 0% year-on-year change from the previous year. The most significant fluctuations occurred in 2015, with a drastic decrease of 64.52%, and in 2017, with a substantial increase of 236.36%. Over the last five years, the CAGR has been relatively low at 0.55%. Moving forward, forecasts suggest an annual growth rate of 1.3% with an overall increase of 6.69% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in tourism policies that may impact the consumption levels of distilled alcoholic beverages.
Economic factors and global events influencing tourist influx and spending behavior.
Evolving cultural attitudes towards alcohol consumption within the region and its potential impact on tourist activities.