Hotels are using softer occupancy periods to speed up major refurbishment projects Last updated: May 12, 2026 | 10:33 More properties are now considering partial or full closures to complete projects faster. 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. More than cosmetic upgrades Consultants say guests should expect more than simple visual refreshes. According to hospitality executives and designers, renovations are increasingly focused on asmarter in-room technology and more residential-style interiors. Joao Cravo, Vice President of Asset Management at Trilight Hospitality Asset Management, said renovation decisions depend on factors including property age, market positioning, brand standards and expected return on investment.…