As the UAE readies itself to welcome a surge of attendees for significant gatherings such as the COP28 climate talks and the F1 Grand Prix, insiders in the hospitality industry informed Arabian Business that hotel occupancy in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is expected to reach unprecedented levels. The traditional peak season for tourism and hospitality, usually spanning from November to January, has arrived earlier than anticipated for some, courtesy of the F1, COP28, and other major industry events scheduled at the Dubai World Trade Centre.