City overview: 35,000 hotel rooms earmarked for Dubai [Infographic]
The Address Harbour Point
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the true scale of the emirate’s development slate, which boasts dozens of new four- and five-star projects.
Our researchers report that 35,450 hotel rooms will open across 118 new hotel projects in Dubai over the coming years.
Dubai’s love affair with luxury continues
Of course, the UAE has a longstanding affinity for luxury schemes, so perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised to find that Dubai actually has more five-star projects in the works than four-star affairs – something that’s pretty rare in other markets around the world. To be more precise, there are 68 schemes with 21,576 rooms targeting the five-star category in Dubai, compared to just 50 properties and 13,874 keys focusing on the four-star arena.
Approximately half of the emirate’s planned developments, moreover, are due to complete this year. Our data indicates that 58 projects and 18,543 rooms will be ready before the end of 2022, while a further 32 schemes with 9,345 keys are expected to follow in 2023. Looking further ahead, seven properties and 1,761 rooms are due to launch in 2024, with 21 hotels and 5,801 keys being lined up for 2025 and beyond.
Reshaping Dubai’s skyline
One of Dubai’s largest active developments, The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences is certainly worth adding to your watchlist. Soaring 165 m above sea level, it’ll feature 795 guestrooms and suites, 231 serviced residences, Instagrammable pools, private gardens and a cutting-edge fitness centre. The design team for the project, which is expected to open in March 2022, includes KPF – New York, DEC Dynamic Engineering Consultants, GA Group – London, Sybille de Margerie – Paris and S&T Interiors and Contracting – Dubai.
Jaz in the City Dubai promises to be another exciting addition to the skyline, this time located within the Deira Enrichment Project. Showcasing architecture by AE7 – Dubai, it’ll feature 253 guestrooms, multiple F&B venues, meeting facilities and a dedicated wellbeing area upon opening in Q3 2024.
Last but not least, The Address Harbour Point catches the eye courtesy of its two landmark towers rising 65 and 53 storeys high. This 202-room scheme overlooking Dubai Creek is being designed by Yazdani Studio and Steve Leung Design Group – Hong Kong. Currently under construction, it’s due to complete in Q3 2022.
Many TOPHOTELNEWS articles draw on exclusive information from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database. This subscription-based product includes details of thousands of hotel projects around the world, along with the key decision-makers behind them. Please note, our data may differ from records held by other organisations. Generally, the database focuses on four- and five-star schemes of significant scale; tracks projects in either the vision, pre-planning, planning, under-construction, pre-opening or newly opened phase; and covers newbuilds, extensions, refurbishments and conversions.
Related Articles
Outlook improves in European hotel markets
According to consultants HVS, transaction volumes were down 19% overall on the previous year, and at EUR10.7bn, were the second lowest level recorded in the last decade. The average price per room sold was also down 16%, at EUR197,000., they reported in the annual...
Abu Dhabi sets out growth plan
The rulers of Abu Dhabi have approved a new tourism strategy to drive growth in visitors to the emirate, over the next few years to the 2030 milestone. In common with other parts of the region, the focus is on broadening the area's appeal to international tourists,...
Hilton to bring Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand to Jaipur
Joining the recently signed Waldorf Astoria in Jaipur, Conrad Jaipur will become the second luxury Hilton hotel in the ‘Pink City’. The new luxury Conrad hotel is expected to open in 2027. Growth across India The 246-key Conrad Jaipur is to be developed in partnership...
Cheval joins GHA
Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection has signed to link its portfolio to the Global Hotel Alliance, recognising the value of being part of a larger loyalty programme as it seeks to grow its international presence. The GHA, which lays claim to being the world's...
IHG grows voco brand in South Korea with new Seoul signing
Following the rebranding of an existing property, the hotel will become IHG’s second voco branded hotel in South Korea, following the 2022 debut of voco Seoul Gangnam. A heightened presence Following its recent signing, voco Seoul Myeongdong is set to open by the...
Marina Bay Sands reveals details of multi-billion-dollar expansion
Inclusive of a luxury hotel tower, entertainment arena and additional MICE space, the expansion has been designed by original architects of the property, Safdie Architects. Resort expansion The expansion of this iconic resort will see the construction of a luxury...
