ISTANBUL: Prices at most four-star hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates have dropped by up to 75 per cent in April to around US$50-US$60 per night, while at five-star hotels, they have dropped by over 66 per cent to US$100-US$150 amid the escalation in the region, RIA Novosti found.
The agency analysed hotel offers for two guests as of early April.
Specifically, in Abu Dhabi, a double room at the four-star Mercure hotel costs US$54, compared to at least US$200-US$250 in January and February. A similar picture is seen at the TRYP by Wyndham hotel, with rooms starting at US$57, Ramada Downtown at US$54, and La Quinta by Wyndham at US$61.
Five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi have slashed their prices by approximately half to tho-thirds: Rixos Marina offers rooms starting at US$225, Ritz-Carlton at US$231, Shangri-La at US$201, and Radisson at US$125, with these prices valid throughout April.
In Dubai, the picture is similar: four-star hotels offer rooms for an average of US$50-US$60, including the Stella Di Mare, Time Oak, and Hyatt Place.
A room at the five-star Dusit Thani starts at US$95, while the Hilton Jumeirah will set you back at least US$155, the Pullman Jumeirah at US$90, the Radisson Blu at US$87, and the Movenpick Jumeirah at US$167.
Daytime temperatures in the UAE in April range from 25-30 degrees Celsius.
On Feb 28, the US and Israel began striking targets in Iran, including Tehran, with reports of damage and civilian casualties. Iran has retaliated by launching strikes against Israeli territory, as well as against US military targets in the West Asia region. – BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI
