Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy reached record-high for August
Abu Dhabi's hotel industry recorded its highest August occupancy on record, reaching 79.3 per cent, a 4.4 per cent increase, thanks to a Limp Bizkit concert, according to preliminary data from CoStar, an online real estate marketplace provider.
Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
In August 2025, the hospitality sector experienced notable year-over-year growth in key metrics. Occupancy rates reached 79.3 per cent, reflecting a 4.4 per cent increase.
The average daily rate (ADR) rose to AED 482.32 ($131.33), marking a 10.6 per cent rise.
Additionally, revenue per available room (RevPAR) improved to AED 382.25, an increase of 15.4 per cent.
In addition to the monthly record in occupancy, the market posted its highest August ADR and RevPAR since 2008.
Abu Dhabi saw its highest daily occupancy (90.7 per cent) on August 11, the night before the Limp Bizkit took the stage at Etihad Arena.
On the night of the performance, the market posted its highest RevPAR for the month (AED451.77).
The market’s highest ADR (AED505.51) was recorded on August 22.
Abu Dhabi also hosted the annual ADIHEX, which started on August 30.
The first night of the exhibition pushed occupancy to 72.8 per cent and ADR and RevPAR to AED457.68 and AED333.28, respectively.
Overall, Abu Dhabi’s daily occupancy levels remained above 70 per cent mark in all but two days in August. -TradeArabia News Service