LONDON -- STR's preliminary February 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates significant growth driven by rate increases.

Based on daily data from February, Abu Dhabi reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:

  • Supply: +1.5%
  • Demand: +1.7%
  • Occupancy: +0.1% to 76.5%
  • Average daily rate (ADR): +17.9% to AED577.21
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): +18.1% to AED441.63

STR analysts attribute the strong demand and ADR spike to IBTM Arabia (6-8 February) and the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (19-23 February). The ADR percentage change was the highest in Abu Dhabi for any month since February 2015.

STR will release actual February 2017 results later this month.

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Alex Anstett
Media & Communications Coordinator - STR
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