Central Hotels & Resorts reports 25% increase in UAE bookings as Dubai’s staycation trend grows

UAE – Central Hotels & Resorts has recorded a 25% increase in bookings from UAE residents, reflecting Dubai’s emergence as a year-round destination driven by domestic leisure travel and lifestyle experiences.

Dubai is now recognized as a premier year-round destination, not only attracting millions of international tourists but also captivating domestic explorers.

Central Hotels & Resorts, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing, homegrown hospitality management companies, is thriving within this new hospitality landscape.

The shift is shaped by rising demand for leisure-centric, local, and lifestyle-driven stays, positioning Dubai as a magnet for both global and regional travelers.

Guests are responding well to summer promotions such as “Kids Go Free,” flexible check-in, enhanced leisure facilities, and themed dining events tailored to the season.

This rise in local leisure travel aligns with broader UAE hospitality trends.

According to Visa’s 2025 UAE Travel Pulse, domestic travel spending climbed by 68% year-on-year, with Dubai responsible for nearly 70% of all in-country bookings and related expenditures.

STR data further highlights Dubai’s outstanding performance in the sector, revealing that the city welcomed 18.7 million overnight guests in 2024.

Central Hotels & Resorts’ strategic locations, spanning city hotspots and iconic beachfront destinations, are key to their success.

Properties such as Royal Central Hotel The Palm and C Central Resort The Palm cater to guests seeking both the tranquility of a resort stay and the dynamic pulse of urban Dubai.

The group’s agility in refining offerings to match evolving domestic preferences has contributed to sustained performance improvements.

Occupancy rates during what were once considered “off-peak” periods have surged as UAE families and long-term residents embrace the convenience of localized vacations.

Management reports that domestic leisure travelers could account for as much as 35% of total occupancy this summer, up significantly from previous years.

This transformation has invigorated the broader industry, with Dubai seeing domestic travel become a vital revenue stream even as international visitor numbers rise.

UAE residents, motivated by ease, value, and exclusive promotions, are rediscovering luxury and relaxation in their own backyard. Hospitality operators are leveraging this opportunity, implementing digital upgrades, guest-centric amenities, and partnership programs that reward local loyalty.

As Central Hotels & Resorts capitalizes on the staycation boom, the city’s reputation as a thriving, all-seasons destination only grows stronger, shaping the UAE’s future hospitality narrative and setting new benchmarks for service and guest satisfaction.

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