Hotel managers said, “The hotel market in Dubai recorded strong occupancy rates exceeding the 85% barrier during this November, and is currently higher than its levels during the same period last year,” pointing to an active season for tourism in the emirate with high rates of influx of visitors from various markets.
They told Emirates Today that hotel occupancy is still recording a strong performance despite the large number of new rooms entering the market, which indicates an increase in the pace of tourist flow, noting that the hotel market in Dubai is witnessing a strong movement of reservations during this period supported by demand. Strong on business tourism, as well as leisure tourism.
The regional director of the Hyatt Hotel Group in Dubai and the general manager of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Fathi Khojali, said, “Hotel occupancy rates during this November are higher than last year’s levels, by about 5%,” noting that the index Overall occupancy exceeds 85%, while it is expected to rise to reach higher levels next December.
Khojali stated that the hotel market in Dubai is witnessing a strong movement of reservations during this period, supported by the strong demand for business tourism as well as leisure tourism, pointing out that Dubai is a global tourist destination, and the focus of attention of millions of tourists around the world.
He stated that Dubai is a global tourist destination that attracts millions of tourists throughout the year, and is a prominent destination for tourists from various markets around the world, noting that the strong performance indicators come despite the entry of many new hotels into the market, which indicates the market’s ability to absorb the new supply.
Khojali explained that Dubai hosts many activities and events that play a major role in raising tourist flow rates, in addition to the wide diversity of tourism offers during this period of the year, pointing out that the reservations index throughout the winter season is very positive during this period of the year, stressing that The city is experiencing an active tourist season.
For his part, CEO of Time Hotels Group, Mohamed Awadallah, said, “The demand for the hotel market in Dubai has reached strong levels since the beginning of this November, at a time when it is expected to reach its peak next December,” noting that rates Occupancy currently exceeds 85%, which is significantly higher compared to the same period last year.
Awadallah pointed out that initial indicators point to a strong and record tourist season, adding: “Based on the movement of reservations, we expect occupancy rates to exceed the 90% barrier next December.”
He stressed that tourist flow rates from all markets are at strong levels during the current period, especially from Western Europe and Eastern Europe, as well as the Gulf market and the Middle East region.
Awadallah said, “Dubai awaits its visitors with a season full of diverse activities and events, in addition to the entertainment options that Dubai provides, making it a favorite destination throughout the year,” pointing out at the same time that Dubai is a global destination for business tourism and conferences.
He stated that Dubai has witnessed strong momentum in tourism demand since the beginning of this year, compared to the levels of the previous year, explaining that the emirate is witnessing an active season in the last quarter of this year.
In turn, the CEO of Carlton Hotels, Hosni Abdel Hadi, said, “Dubai is witnessing a demand for hotel accommodation, especially during the last quarter of this year,” noting that there is an active season for tourism in the emirate, as demand rates during this November are higher than levels. Last year for the same month.
Abdul Hadi added, “Hotel occupancy rates are about 95% during the current period, while we are targeting more than 90% throughout this November,” pointing out that the movement of reservations increases more in December, especially during the second half of the month in conjunction with the holiday season and the occasion of New Year’s Eve. Gregorian year.
He stated that the pace of tourism flow to Dubai has been on an upward trajectory since the beginning of this year, as the emirate is heading to record record levels of performance this year, noting that the movement of tourist flow from European markets is at its highest rates during the current period, in addition to the markets of Asia, especially India and China. In addition to the Gulf market.
Abdul Hadi stated that strong hotel occupancy rates are achieved despite the entry of a large number of hotel rooms into the market, pointing out that hotel capacity is witnessing significant growth every year.
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