UAE’s hotels are definitely not having a summer slowdown, as occupancy crosses 80%

UAE’s hotels are definitely not having a summer slowdown, as occupancy crosses 80%

Dubai: The UAE’s hotels are not taking it slow this Summer, with many properties cruising along with 80-85 per cent occupancy levels. The strong numbers have come as a surprise even for many hotel operators, who had been expecting a quieter fe weeks ahead of September.

What’s happening is that uncertain weather in Europe and the more recent unfortunate situation in Hawaii forced a few cancellations, and a lot of that traffic is getting diverted to Dubai and the UAE. Plus, for these visitors, the softening in hotel room rates here also come with its advantages compared to trip to Europe or elsewhere.

Hotel sources confirm of a growing influx of visitors from emerging source markets such as Brazil. And the staycation demand continues to be be consistent for a third straight year.

So much so, UAE hotel occupancy levels have completely defied norms this summer, with a 20 per cent increase from 2022. Beachside resorts and luxury properties are reporting even higher than usual occupancy for this time of the year.

Rate cooling down helps

A two-night stay would average between Dh439 (for business hotels) to Dh1,522 (at beachside resorts), but still 30 per cent cheaper than the peak-time rates.It also helps that the