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Abu Dhabi hotel performance jumped during Showdown Week

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Boosted by Showdown Week, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest October occupancy level since 2008, according to preliminary data from CoStar, provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

October 2025 (year-over-year % change):

  • Occupancy: 86.2% (+1.7%)
  • Average daily rate (ADR): AED809.28  ($189.89) (+18.2%)
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): AED697.38 (+20.2%)

In addition to the occupancy milestone, the market recorded its highest October ADR and RevPAR since 2009.

Showdown Week is Abu Dhabi’s annual MMA and entertainment festival built around a major UFC event.

Daily occupancy peaked on Tuesday, October 28 (95.0%), marking the highest level in the market since December 2024.

ADR (AED987.39) peaked on Saturday, October 25, while RevPAR (AED925.43) reached its monthly high on Wednesday, October 29. Both metrics were the highest in the market since February this year.

The market’s daily occupancy levels remained above 80% on all but three nights during the month. -TradeArabia News Service

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