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Dubai hotel rates jump up to 175% as September events drive demand

From Khaleej Times · () English

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  • Dubai hotel rates near the Dubai World Trade Centre rose sharply on several September dates as international exhibitions and conferences lifted demand.
  • Across 15 comparable properties, the average displayed rate increased from about Dh372 to Dh689, or roughly 86 percent.
  • Hotel executives said demand typically strengthens after the quieter summer period, with business and leisure events supporting expectations for a stronger fourth quarter.

Hotel prices near Dubai World Trade Centre have surged for several September dates, with some properties charging more than double their rates during a quieter period.

Khaleej Times compared publicly displayed prices on Booking.com for 15 hotels near the exhibition district. At Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre, the rate rose from Dh300 to Dh825, an increase of about 175 percent. Ibis Dubai World Trade Centre increased from Dh233 to Dh618, while ibis Dubai One Central rose from Dh200 to Dh484.

We are already seeing positive indicators for hotel occupancy heading into September compared to the traditionally quieter August period.

· Pratik KachrooThe Khamas Hospitality executive described early signs of stronger hotel demand in September.

Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Centre also recorded a sharp increase, from Dh231 to Dh558. Other hotels saw more moderate rises. Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre increased from Dh669 to Dh1,299, while The H Dubai moved from Dh501 to Dh961. Across the properties checked, the average displayed rate rose from about Dh372 to Dh689, an increase of roughly 86 percent.

The rates reflect public booking listings and can change according to room type, availability and booking conditions. Hotel operators said demand is picking up as Dubai moves beyond its traditionally quieter summer period. Pratik Kachroo, executive director at Khamas Hospitality, said the company was seeing positive signs for September occupancy compared with August.

With a strong calendar ahead, including Arabian Travel Market, we expect a stronger Q4, driven by both business and leisure demand.

· Pratik KachrooHe linked the expected fourth-quarter improvement to Dubai’s upcoming events calendar.

Dubai’s September calendar includes Middle East Energy, AIM Congress, International Property Show, Dubai Derma, Crypto Expo Dubai, Arabian Travel Market, GISEC Global and Seamless Middle East. Many will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre, placing hotels in Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC and Downtown within reach of exhibitors, delegates and business visitors.

Kachroo said the events calendar could support a stronger fourth quarter through business and leisure demand. Tarek Labib, IHG Hotels and Resorts’ head of commercial for Southwest Asia, the Middle East and Africa, said summer hotel demand across the UAE had remained healthy, helped by staycations, family travel and resort experiences. He said summer rates are generally more accessible than those during peak travel periods.

Hotel rates during summer are typically more accessible than during peak

· Tarek LabibThe IHG executive contrasted summer pricing with rates during busier travel periods.
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