• Dubai Hotels Posted Highest September Occupancy Since 2016   


In addition to the high occupancy, ADR was Dubai’s highest for a September since 2017.

Dubai’s hotel industry posted its highest September occupancy since 2016, according to preliminary data from CoStar.

September 2023 (year-over-year % change):

  • Occupancy: 77.6% (+10.0%)
  • Average daily rate (ADR): AED457.21 (+2.7%)
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): AED354.94 (+13.5%)

In addition to the high occupancy, ADR was Dubai’s highest for a September since 2017.

Daily data shows the highest occupancy levels during the last three days of the month, led by Friday, 29 September (93.1%) – The UAE’s public holiday marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Dubai’s occupancy remained above the 70.0% mark throughout the month with the exception of three days.

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