LONDON -- STR's preliminary April 2017 data for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, indicates occupancy growth and lower room rates.

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

  • Supply: +5.5%
  • Demand: +7.3%
  • Occupancy: +1.7% to 77.6%
  • Average daily rate (ADR): -8.8% to AED452.42
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): -7.2% to AED351.27

Performance in the market remained consistent with significant growth in both supply and demand.

STR will release actual April 2017 results later this month.

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Alex Anstett
Media & Communications Coordinator - STR
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