Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy reached record-high for August
Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
ARLINGTON, Va. – Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
August 2025 (year-over-year % change):
- Occupancy: 79.3% (+4.4%)
- Average daily rate (ADR): AED482.32 (+10.6%)
- Revenue per available room (RevPAR): AED382.25 (+15.4%)
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%) on Monday, 11 August, 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 Monday, 22 August.
Abu Dhabi also hosted the annual ADIHEX, which started on 30 August. The first night of the exhibition pushed occupancy to 72.8% and ADR and RevPAR to AED457.68 and AED333.28, respectively.
Overall, Abu Dhabi’s daily occupancy levels remained above 70% mark in all but two days in August.
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