Hotels are using softer occupancy periods to speed up major refurbishment projects Last updated: May 12, 2026 | 14:52 Consultants say luxury hotel upgrades can exceed Dh600,000 per room. Picture from FIVE Hotel used for illustrative purposes. Supplied The changes are affecting some of Dubai’s best-known luxury properties, including Park Hyatt, Burj Al Arab, Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, with upgrades ranging from room redesigns to large-scale repositioning projects. How much does it cost? According to Trilight Hospitality Asset Management, renovation costs vary sharply depending on the hotel category and scope of work. “The cost of revamping a single room can range from Dh60,000 to Dh600,000,” said Joao Cravo, Vice President of Asset Management at Trilight.…