Hotel apartments in Dubai lead the occupancy indicators by 84.5% within 4 months

The latest data issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai showed that the hotel apartments in the emirate continued to record strong occupancy rates during the period between January and April of this year, superior to various categories of other hotel rooms, as the average occupancy of 26 thousand and 219 apartments within 187 facilities reached 84.5%, during the first four months of this year.

According to data obtained by «Emirates Today», the hotel market in Dubai includes 14 thousand and 61 luxury apartments within 81 facilities with a occupancy rate of 86%, 12 thousand and 158 medium -level apartments within 106 facilities with a occupancy rate of 83%, and the performance of hotel apartments since the beginning of this year has exceeded their levels during the same period last year.

The luxurious hotel apartments acquired 9% of the total size of the hotel market in Dubai, while medium -level hotel apartments acquired 8% of the total market size, and the hotel apartments in the whole of 17% of the size of the hotel market, whose energy reaches more than 153 thousand rooms.

Madran told «Emirates Today» that the hotel apartments in Dubai are witnessing a strong performance, supported by the continuous growth in the segment of the families visiting the emirate, and the high demand for long residencies, which reflects Dubai’s increasing attractiveness as a global tourist destination that meets the needs of different categories.

The general manager of the “Tamani Marina” hotel, Walid Al -Awa, stated that “the hotel apartments in Dubai have achieved high performance levels in terms of occupancy, outperforming other groups of hotel establishments, thanks to the increasing demand for this type of accommodation,” explaining that these indicators in performance reflect the continuous success achieved by the tourism sector in the emirate, which does not stop growing with the increasing number of visitors from all over the world. This superiority is due to several factors, the most prominent of which is the diversity of options available to tourists, which makes Dubai an ideal destination for many groups, especially families looking for long residences for various segments of travelers.

Al -Awa said that “the segment of families visiting Dubai is constantly increasing, which is reflected in the strength of the demand for hotel apartments,” noting that “hotel apartments are a favorite option for many visitors, especially families that need larger spaces and larger privacy compared to traditional hotels. Also, the long stays, which ranged between weeks and two weeks, have become very common, which contributes to increasing occupancy.

He added: «Dubai is witnessing continuous growth in the number of visitors and from various markets, in addition to the average rate of residence compared to previous years, and this reflects the confidence of tourists in the emirate as a tourist destination that is not limited to a short visit, but rather provides long and varied tourism experiences for its visitors.

He explained that the data issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai indicates a noticeable increase in the flow of tourists to the city, and it has been noted that Dubai visitors spend more time in the emirate, which contributes to increasing demand for hotel apartments, which provides more flexible options. In addition to Dubai’s excellence in its geographical location, it allows visitors to enjoy a variety of activities and events organized throughout the year, which enhances its position on the global tourist map.

He indicated that the occupancy rate in hotel apartments has increased significantly during the past months, and this continuous growth in the numbers of tourists is not only limited to citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but also includes visitors from different regions, such as Europe, Asia and Africa, which reflects Dubai’s position as a global tourist destination.

In the same context, the CEO of “Time Hotels Group”, Mohamed Awadallah, said: “The high demand for accommodation in hotel apartments in Dubai is due to several reasons, the most important of which is the significant increase in the number of arrivals tourists, and that an increasing percentage of tourists prefers flexible and medium -term stay in hotel apartments.”

He added: “Dubai witnessed a significant increase in the number of tourist activities and activities during the first quarter of 2025, which led to a significant increase in the demand for temporary residence, including hotel apartments. Also, hotel apartments have become more flexible, because they combine the privacy of the house and hotel services (cleaning, internet, work spaces), as this model attracts a variety of employees and families.

He stated that «Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world, and Dubai continues to achieve record numbers in the number of tourists, with a global infrastructure, making hotel apartments a comfortable and economic option for families and groups, as hotel apartments provide short or medium -term stay, with integrated services, and the continuous development of the infrastructure of Dubai, including transport networks and entertainment facilities, has contributed to enhancing their attractiveness as a destination Tourism and long residencies.

He indicated that the high demand for hotel apartments in Dubai is the result of an interaction between strong tourism factors and residential flexibility, and transformations in living and work patterns, and this enhances the position of this type of residence as a preferred option for many groups, and this growth is expected to continue in light of the global trend towards flexibility in housing and work.

He added: “The Dubai Hotel Apartments Market witnessed a remarkable development in the quality of services and facilities provided, which made it a more competitive and attractive option for guests alike, and the high demand for hotel apartments in Dubai indicates the strength of the real estate market in the city, and the continuous growth in the tourism and hospitality sector, as the average return on the hotel room in Dubai has recorded record levels at the end of April 2025”.