05/09/2011 | C. Martin
Hotel occupancy in Dubai rose 10.5 percentage points year-on-year to 80.8% in July, the biggest such increase within the Middle East, according to new figures released by global consultancy firm Ernst & Young.
The latest Middle East Hotel Benchmark Survey highlights the popularity of Dubai holidays.
An increasing number of people are planning tailor-made holidays in the emirate.
Yousef Wahbah, MENA Head of Transaction Real Estate, Ernst & Young, said: "Dubai remains one of the most steadily growing markets in the region."
The average room rate in Dubai stood at Dh582 (£98) in July, up 6.2% year-on-year.
Figures also showed a 22% rise in average rooms' yield in Dubai during the month.
Occupancy level at beach properties in the emirate in July stood at 83%, while the average room rate was Dh662 (£112).
Hotel occupancy level in Abu Dhabi rose to 71% in July.
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