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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Central Hotels & Resorts closes first half of 2025 with 98% peak occupancy
Dubai, UAE: Central Hotels & Resorts , one of the fastest-growing hospitality management co mpanies in the UAE, has reported a strong first half of 2025, highlighted by a peak occupancy of 98% in February, marking one of its best-performing periods since the brand's inception. The impressive performance across the group's three Dubai-based properties—Royal Central Hotel The Palm, C Central Resort The Palm, and Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, reflects growing demand from both international and regional markets, strategic campaign rollouts, and a well-calibrated business-leisure mix. 'The first six months of 2025 have been encouraging and rewarding,' said Abdulla Al Abdulla, Chief Operating Officer & Group General Manager of Central Hotels & Resorts. 'From January through April, we saw consistent high occupancy across our properties, driven largely by strong interest from our key feeder markets, the return of high-impact citywide exhibitions, and our ability to respond quickly with relevant offers.' While February recorded the highest occupancy at 98%, the overall first-half performance remained well ahead of 2024 levels. A significant factor behind this growth was the group's alignment with Dubai's Level 1 exhibitions and conferences, which brought a strong influx of business travellers to Canal Central Hotel in Business Bay. Meanwhile, the leisure segment showed healthy growth, particularly across Palm Jumeirah properties. Central's beachfront resorts welcomed a mix of families, couples, and solo travellers, many of whom were drawn to seasonal promotions like the Limited Time Deal and Getaway Deal, which offered attractive rates and value-adds during peak and shoulder periods. Top source markets for the first half of the year included the United Kingdom, Germany, Saudi Arabia, CIS countries, and the UAE. The average guest stay ranged from three to seven nights, with the majority of guests opting for short escapes or mid-week getaways, indicating strong appeal among both GCC residents and international visitors. Central Hotels & Resorts' performance reflects a strategic synergy between location, segment targeting, and pricing agility. The Business Bay property maintained solid weekday bookings from corporate guests and exhibition delegates, while the Palm-based resorts capitalised on Dubai's ever-growing appeal as a sun-and-sea destination, particularly for the European and GCC markets. 'The beauty of our portfolio is that it caters to a wide variety of guest needs without compromising on quality or value,' Al Abdulla noted. 'Our strength lies in the ability to offer tailored hospitality, whether it's for business meetings, family vacations, romantic escapes, or solo travel, within some of Dubai's most iconic settings.' Looking ahead, the group has already launched winter-themed packages to capture early interest for UAE National Day, the festive season, and New Year's Eve. These offers have shown early momentum, signalling a positive trend for the second half of the year. 'With consistent demand, strong market sentiment, and proactive planning, we are confident that 2025 will close on a high note,' added Al Abdulla. 'We remain committed to innovation, guest satisfaction, and supporting Dubai's vision as a global destination. About Central Hotels & Resorts: Launched in 2015, Central Hotels and Resorts – headquartered in Dubai, one of the fastest-growing Hospitality Management companies in the UAE was established to cater, to both leisure and business travellers looking to experience the best of Arabian hospitality in the heart of the city. With the competitive industry comes our continuous expansions, focused on making our service, facilities, and standards distinctive in the Gulf Region. Product diversification and innovation, sound fundamental values, commitment to excellence, quality service and expansion in key destinations are the hallmarks behind Central Hotels' amazing growth. Spread across the Middle East, the group is now poised to conquer other markets. Created and based in Dubai, Central Hotels offers a full spectrum of choice in terms of hotel categories, a comprehensive selection of accommodations, and services to suit all budgets and clientele.
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Eid Al Adha staycations: UAE hotels offer Dh99 deals, free stay for kids
Dubai hotels are rolling out exclusive staycation offers starting at just Dh99, giving residents the perfect reason to plan a spontaneous Eid Al Adha getaway. This comes as leading hotels across the UAE report a noticeable surge in staycation bookings ahead of Eid Al Adha 2025. The trend is being driven by the growing availability of affordable, mid-market accommodations that appeal to budget-conscious travellers, according to industry insiders. 'The surge in hotel staycations is being driven by the rise of affordable, mid-market options across the UAE," said Nadia Purkayassta, regional head of Revenue Management, Premier Inn Middle East. "Hotels like Premier Inn Middle East offer great value with comfortable rooms, rooftop pools, family-friendly dining, and attractive deals — making local getaways more accessible. All our hotels are seeing higher occupancy than last year, driven largely by guests from the GCC, reflecting strong regional demand,' she added. Convenience is also a major factor, with travellers opting for properties near malls, theme parks, and indoor entertainment venues. Properties offering reliable service and family-friendly amenities are seeing the most demand as guests seek relaxing, close-to-home alternatives during the break. 'Although the official Eid Al Adha dates aren't confirmed yet, residents know Friday and Saturday are off, allowing early staycation planning. Besides, with the break falling earlier than last year, it offers a perfect opportunity for a local getaway before the summer holiday begins,' added Nadia. Adjusting pricing strategies In response to increased demand, hotels are also adjusting their pricing strategies to attract Eid travellers. Premier Inn, for example, recently launched its Weekly Summer Deals, offering 30 per cent off midweek stays every Wednesday and Thursday at select UAE and Qatar locations. "Room rates start at just Dh99, giving travellers the perfect excuse for a spontaneous staycation, last-minute Eid escape, or city adventure," noted Nadia. Surge in local holidays Pranav Vohra, cluster commercial director, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City, pointed to broader economic factors that is also influencing the shift toward local holidays. 'Rising airfare prices, coupled with global inflation, have undoubtedly made international holidays more expensive. As a result, UAE residents are choosing to explore what's on offer locally — and rightly so," he noted. "The UAE hospitality industry has stepped up with competitive offers, diverse experiences, and world-class service. Guests feel they're getting excellent value without the stress or cost of long-haul travel. This shift has turned staycations from a second choice into a first-class experience," he added. Vohra emphasised that Dubai continues to lead as a preferred destination, especially for families and young couples seeking a blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment. However, destinations like Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are gaining popularity for guests seeking resort-style or nature-focused retreats. 'That said, urban staycations — such as those in Dubai Festival City — remain extremely popular due to their proximity to attractions, malls, and events,' he added. Eid packages with extra perks Many resorts are also enhancing their Eid offers through loyalty programmes tailored for families, couples, and groups. Guests with GHA DISCOVERY memberships, for example, can enjoy up to 30 per cent off stays, 20 per cent savings on select à la carte dining and room service. They can also enjoy discounts on resort activities such as spa treatments, archery, and padel tennis, among others. Additional benefits include early check-in, late check-out, and free stays for kids under six. Some packages also include discounts of up to 20 per cent at top Hatta attractions, including Hatta Outdoor and the Honey Bee Farm.
