Dubai's hotel market achieved record occupancy rates in December 2025 and on New Year's Eve, surpassing prominent global destinations like Paris, London, and New York. According to data from Amadeus, a specialist in travel and tourism technology solutions, hotel occupancy in Dubai reached 93.5% on New Year's Eve and 83.6% for the entire month of December. In comparison, Paris recorded rates of 92.2% on New Year's Eve and 75.1% for December, New York 89.7% and 88.1%, and London 83.6% and 77.3%, respectively. Global real estate data and analytics provider CoStar also revealed that Dubai's hotel sector achieved record-breaking performance in December 2025, reaching the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) since 2007, driven by strong tourist demand during the holiday season. Data from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism shows that by the end of November 2025, the emirate had over 153,200 hotel rooms across 825 establishments, compared to approximately 153,300 rooms in 828 properties at the end of November 2024. Luxury five-star hotels account for 36% of Dubai's hotel market, with around 55,200 rooms in 173 properties. Additionally, Dubai offers thousands of holiday homes, indicating the vast number of accommodations available for tourists in the emirate. Managers noted that Dubai's hotel sector delivered record performance in December, coinciding with the holiday and New Year period, fueled by strong demand for leisure tourism. This was reflected in high occupancy rates and significant revenue growth. They told 'Emirates Today' that Dubai's hotels operated at full capacity during peak times, especially in the final week of December, benefiting from a large influx of visitors from around the world who take advantage of the emirate's diverse tourism offerings, advanced infrastructure, unique landmarks, and comprehensive entertainment and cultural experiences.
