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Recent data from HotStats reveals increasing profitability in luxury hotels across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), underpinned by robust top-line performance and prudent cost control. These insights, shared during investor meetings at this year’s Global Institutional Investor Hospitality Summit (GIOHIS), reinforce the region’s stature as a profitable market for hospitality investment, indicating sustained demand, robust pricing power, and disciplined operations in the luxury segment.

Indicators of a Robust High-End Hospitality Market

According to rolling data from March 2024 to February 2025, the UAE’s luxury hotel sector has consistently displayed strong performance. This underscores the region’s standing as a global leader in luxury hospitality.


Source HotStats

Consistent Occupancy Rates Reflect Market Maturity

Occupancy rates for luxury hotels in the UAE remained stable at 85.5%, virtually the same as the previous year’s 85.6%. This stability suggests a mature, stable market with continued demand from both leisure and corporate sectors.

Strategic Rate Growth Enhances Revenue

The Average Daily Rate (ADR) increased by almost 9% year-on-year, leading to a 4.3% rise in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR). These statistics indicate effective rate strategies and a persistent demand for luxury experiences among affluent travelers.

Increasing Profitability Demonstrates Operational Discipline

Improvements in Total Revenue and Gross Operating Profit reflect a balanced performance environment, where robust demand is met by disciplined cost management. This is positive news for owners and operators seeking to maximize return on investment.

Looking Ahead: A Strategic Investment Landscape

These performance trends validate the UAE’s ongoing appeal as a preferred destination for luxury hotel investment. The fundamentals remain strong for stakeholders considering brand expansion, asset repositioning, operational innovation, or alignment with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

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