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Dubai Hospitality Real Estate Market Report Q1 2026

The Q1 2026 Market Report from Reliant Surveyors positions Dubai’s hospitality sector in a phase of demand-driven expansion, supported by rising visitor volumes, strong occupancy levels, and sustained growth in average daily rates. Performance remained resilient despite continued supply additions, reflecting the market’s ability to absorb new inventory while maintaining pricing strength.

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Average daily rates reached AED 775 in Jan 2026, reflecting 13.47% annual growth, supported by strong demand across leisure and business travel segments.
Hotel occupancy rose to 80.7% in 2025 from 78.2% in 2024, with peak levels nearing 88% in early 2026, indicating sustained demand strength across seasons.
Total room supply exceeded 154K keys by Jan 2026, marking a ~45% increase since 2017, reflecting long-term expansion aligned with tourism growth.
Dubai recorded 19.6 million international overnight visitors in 2025, reflecting a 5% annual increase and reinforcing its position as a leading global tourism destination.

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Strategic Shifts Shaping Dubai’s Hospitality Market

Our analysis indicates that Q1 2026 reflects a period of sustained sectoral strength, driven by robust tourism inflows and consistent demand across hospitality segments. The market continues to demonstrate strong absorption capacity, with supply growth being effectively matched by rising visitor volumes and improved operational performance. Rate growth remained a defining feature of the market, supported by high occupancy levels and strong seasonal demand, indicating pricing power across hotel categories. Dubai’s hospitality sector continues to be shaped by global tourism appeal, infrastructure-led growth, and a well-balanced demand-supply dynamic, positioning it for continued stability and long-term expansion.