When are hotels in Abu Dhabi most expensive?
In Abu Dhabi, the most expensive of the 69 nights measured from 13 November 2026 to 21 January 2027 is the night of Friday 4 December 2026: a median asking price of $572 across 192 places (latest scan 24 October 2026). Nights read on 24 October 2026.
Measured by Bed&Market (bedandmarket.com) from 208 places checked, read 24 October 2026 22:49 UTC.
Updated
The 10 most expensive nights
In Abu Dhabi, the 10 most expensive of the 69 measured nights ask a median of $235 to $572; Friday and Saturday nights make up 2 of the 10.
| Night | Median asking price | Places with a price | Nearby nights of its kind: median (nights) | Difference | No price (sold out or closed) | Event or holiday that night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 4 December 2026 | $572 | 192 | — | — | 16 of 208 (8%) | |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | $572 | 190 | — | — | 17 of 207 (8%) | |
| Sunday 6 December 2026 | $529 | 190 | $217 (6) | +144% | 17 of 207 (8%) | |
| Monday 7 December 2026 | $343 | 196 | $235 (7) | +46% | 11 of 207 (5%) | |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | $286 | 196 | $235 (7) | +21% | 11 of 207 (5%) | Culture Summit Abu Dhabi |
| Wednesday 9 December 2026 | $277 | 197 | $235 (7) | +18% | 10 of 207 (5%) | |
| Thursday 10 December 2026 | $260 | 198 | $185 (7) | +41% | 9 of 207 (4%) | |
| Wednesday 13 January 2027 | $242 | 196 | $214 (8) | +13% | 11 of 207 (5%) | |
| Thursday 14 January 2027 | $237 | 196 | $208 (8) | +14% | 11 of 207 (5%) | |
| Wednesday 2 December 2026 | $235 | 197 | $217 (7) | +8% | 10 of 207 (5%) | National Day |
Nearby nights of its kind: the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side; a dash where fewer than 3 were measured. Each night links to the places and prices read for it.
How far above an ordinary night
In Abu Dhabi, 5 of the 67 compared nights asked 15% or more above nearby nights of their kind; the largest difference was +144%, on Sunday 6 December 2026.
| Difference against nearby nights of its kind | Nights | Share of measured nights |
|---|---|---|
| +30% or more | 3 | 4% |
| +15% to +29% | 2 | 3% |
| 0% to +14% | 28 | 41% |
| Below 0% | 34 | 49% |
| Not compared | 2 | 3% |
Not compared: fewer than 3 measured nights of the same kind within 7 days, or a difference above +150%, which reads as a broken scan rather than a market. Nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle are already left out of the window.
The most expensive weekends (Friday + Saturday)
In Abu Dhabi, the most expensive weekend measured is Friday 4 December 2026 and Saturday 5 December 2026: medians of $572 and $572, $1 143 summed.
| Friday | Saturday | Friday median | Saturday median | Sum of the two medians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2026 | 5 December 2026 | $572 | $572 | $1 143 |
| 1 January 2027 | 2 January 2027 | $214 | $208 | $422 |
| 11 December 2026 | 12 December 2026 | $217 | $202 | $419 |
| 15 January 2027 | 16 January 2027 | $200 | $206 | $406 |
| 8 January 2027 | 9 January 2027 | $205 | $201 | $406 |
A weekend is listed only when both its Friday and its Saturday night were measured; the sum adds two medians and is not the price of any one stay.
Stretches of high prices
In Abu Dhabi, the longest run of consecutive nights each 15% or more above nearby nights of its kind goes from 6 December 2026 to 10 December 2026 (5 nights), peaking at $529 on Sunday 6 December 2026.
| From | To | Nights | Highest median | Largest difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 December 2026 | 10 December 2026 | 5 | $529 | +144% |
A run needs at least two consecutive measured nights; a night not measured or not compared ends it.
Events and holidays on measured nights
In Abu Dhabi, published events and holidays on measured nights: 3; the one furthest above nearby nights of its kind was the night of Tuesday 8 December 2026 (Culture Summit Abu Dhabi): +21%, a median of $286.
| Night | Event or holiday | Median asking price | Difference | Rank among the 69 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Culture Summit Abu Dhabi | $286 | +21% | 5 of 69 |
| Wednesday 2 December 2026 | National Day | $235 | +8% | 10 of 69 |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | $214 | +5% | 16 of 69 |
An event or holiday is listed only where its night was measured and compared; an event found automatically also needs a source and a difference of at least +15%. The difference belongs to the night: it says what that night asked, not why.
The most expensive night of each month
In Abu Dhabi, the window covers 3 months; the highest monthly peak is $572 on Friday 4 December 2026.
| Month | Most expensive night | Median asking price | Difference | Nights measured that month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Tuesday 17 November 2026 | $193 | +4% | 18 |
| December 2026 | Friday 4 December 2026 | $572 | — | 30 |
| January 2027 | Wednesday 13 January 2027 | $242 | +13% | 21 |
Only the nights inside the measured window count; a linked month has its own page with every night.
What was measured
Nights measured in Abu Dhabi: 69, from 13 November 2026 to 21 January 2027; each with at least 30 places showing a price.
- Up to 208 places checked per night; a place with no price that night (sold out or closed) is counted but carries no price.
- Prices in USD, as shown on the day each night was read; nights read on 24 October 2026.
- Nearby nights of its kind: the median of the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side, where at least 3 were measured.
- Left out as broken reads: nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle, and differences above +150%.
- Asking prices seen while searching for one night: not prices paid, and not a forecast.
Source: asking prices for one night, read from public search results on the scan date; not prices paid, and not a forecast. How we measure →