Dubai Hotel Rate For Upcoming India-Pakistan Clash: The ICC Champions Trophy is only a few weeks away. All eyes are on Pakistan vs India match in Dubai. Because of this, the prices of hotels are increasing there. At the same time, the date of the match is expected to double as it comes to a rapid pace. The travel industry of Dubai is expecting a strong bounce in flight and hotel booking before the high-voltage India-Pakistan match to be held on 23 February. For this, he has started preparing in advance. Travel companies are reporting to increase demand continuously, but booking is expected to be flooded in the final phase, as seen during the previous high-profile cricket events.
Experts estimate that as fans from India, Pakistan and other cricket-loving countries finalize their travel plans, the rate of hotel booking will touch the sky. Because of this, the prices of air fare will increase by 20 to 50 percent. It is also being hoped that a tremendous bounce can also be seen in flight fares at the last minute. Major departure cities that increase demand include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad as well as Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad in Pakistan. Other cricket-loving markets like UK, Australia and Saudi Arabia are also contributing to the growing demand.
Bumper booking expected in luxury hotels
Hotels are being booked at high rates in high -demand areas like downtown and Dubai Marina present in Dubai. Apart from this, budget hotels are being sold rapidly, while premium booking is seen in luxury hotels on Palm Jumerah and Sheikh Zayed Road. During the previous India-Pakistan matches, hotel prices rose 25 to 50 percent and in some cases ten times. Demand for short -term fares and AirBNB listing is also increasing due to finding options from passengers.
There was a tremendous boom in Ahmedabad
The demand for flights and hotels usually increases in the days before the India-Pakistan match, Ahmedabad saw an increase of 1,550 percent in the previous events like the ICC Men Cricket World Cup. As the match gets closer, a similar bounce is expected for Dubai in the last minute. Travel agencies are preparing packages that include flight, hotel and match tickets. In the previous tournaments, the India-Dubai package was priced at around $ 2,500 (DH9,175) to stay in the 4-Sterra Hotel, a similar trend is expected for this match. Luxury offers will include special match-day screening, theme menu and entertainment.
Challenge for cricket fans
As the fare is increasing daily and hotels are filling fast, travel companies are urging fans to book as soon as possible rather than early as waiting for the last time means there will be much higher price and less options. Dubai is preparing for the India-Pakistan match. The coming weeks will be important for those cricket fans who are expecting to confirm their place in this historic event before prices rise and availability.
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