A mix of events boosted Abu Dhabi’s average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in January, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
January 2026 (year-over-year % change):
- Occupancy: 85.2% (-0.5%)
- ADR: AED846.34 (+10.4%)
- RevPAR: AED720.98 (+9.9%)
The ADR and RevPAR levels were the highest for a January in Abu Dhabi since 2010 and 2009, respectively. Each metric peaked on New Year’s Day with ADR at AED 1,277.59 and RevPAR at AED 1,075.04.
The market’s occupancy peaked at 95.5% on Wednesday, 28 January–the first night of the WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition, which overlapped with the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day.
Abu Dhabi also hosted the World Energy Summit, which pushed occupancy to 94.6% on 13 January, with a lift in ADR to AED931.21.
January performance was also supported by several concerts, including shows by Ludovico Einaudi, Lewis Capaldi, Ricky Martin, and Linkin Park. Occupancy eclipsed 80% on all but six nights during the month.
