Dubai Holiday-Home Enquiries Surge 133.9% Month Over Month
International holiday-home enquiries rose 133.9% month over month into July 2026, and local enquiries rose 118.8%. Demand is returning to the holiday-home segment even in the seasonal low, so hold rates and set up for the Q4 upturn.
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International holiday-home enquiries in Dubai rose 133.9% month over month between June and July 2026, while local enquiries rose 118.8% (Exclusive Links Vacation Homes, operator data, 13 Aug 2026). Demand is coming back to the holiday-home segment even as Dubai’s hotels work through a rough first half. For operators, the seasonal low is running hotter than the calendar suggests.
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