Hyatt shares that its UAE portfolio of hotels and resorts are showing rising travel demand trends across the summer, reinforcing the country’s appeal as a year-round travel hotspot for international and regional visitors.
The company saw an occupancy percentage growth of almost 20% across Hyatt branded hotels in the UAE in August 2024, compared to the same period in 2022. Additionally, the pace for summer 2025 bookings signals that this upward trend is set to continue, with travel interest up 30% versus the same time last year.
Hyatt made its debut in the UAE more than 44 years ago, with the opening of Hyatt Regency Dubai in 1980. Since then, the company has expanded its portfolio in the country to twelve operating properties, including luxury resorts (Park Hyatt Dubai and Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas), lifestyle properties (Andaz Dubai The Palm and Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi), as well as the renowned Grand Hyatt Dubai, which boasts more than 700 rooms and one of the largest conference halls in the Middle East and Africa region. Later this year, the property is set to open a 20,000 sqm. Water park with 15 slides, a thrilling wave pool, a dedicated area for toddlers and small children, private cabanas, and upcoming dining outlets – further enhancing its leisure offerings for hotel guests and Dubai city residents.
“The UAE continues to solidify its position as a top global destination, with incredible hospitality offerings, tourist attractions, cultural experiences and globally renowned city-wide events.”, commented Stephen Ansell, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Hyatt. “In the last three years, we have witnessed continuous upward trends with travel demand across both business and leisure segments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and we see this steady growth of interest not only in the winter months but also in the summer, which reinforces the destination’s draw to travellers all year-round.”
Across other key markets in the Middle East, Hyatt’s footprint continues to go from strength to strength. Recently opening Andaz Doha earlier this year, this marks Hyatt’s first lifestyle hotel brand in Qatar and provides World of Hyatt members and travellers with more lifestyle brand choice and unique experiences in the destination. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hyatt is set to triple its number of hotels across the country by 2030, with highly awaited openings like Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, and international brand debuts such as the luxury wellness resort, Miraval The Red Sea. Additionally, last month, Miraval Residences were announced as one of the latest collections of branded-living homes available to buy at The Red Sea, which will offer a private sanctuary for those seeking a rejuvenating retreat within the vibrant Shura Island community.
The hotel group also recently announced senior leadership changes which emphasize the company’s evolution towards a more brand-focused organisation. Marc Jacheet, known for his leadership positions at global luxury and leading consumer brands such as De Beers, Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, and Evian, has been appointed Group President, Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) as of March 2025. Javier Aguila, who has been leading the EAME region since 2022, has now taken on the global role of President, Inclusive Collection, with additional responsibilities to be taken on in July later this year as Hyatt’s new Chief Growth Officer.
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