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- Dubai has launched a resident-referral campaign called 'A Dubai Invite' to revive tourism after visitor numbers plunged following missile attacks during the recent US-Israel-Iran conflict.
- Hotel occupancy reportedly fell from around 80% to a projected 10%, and landmarks like the Burj Al Arab were damaged and remain closed for restoration.
- Under the scheme, UAE citizens and residents with a valid Emirates ID can nominate up to three guests to visit by October 31 and receive rewards worth up to AED 3,000, including hotel stays and dining offers.
- Dubai has also suspended the nightly hotel tax at higher-end hotels and removed the 7% municipal fee on hotel and restaurant bills as part of wider efforts to rebuild traveller confidence.
What to watch next
- Whether hotel occupancy recovers toward pre-conflict levels after the campaign and fee suspensions.
- The reopening of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab after its 18-month restoration.
- Whether travel advisories, including the US advice to reconsider visiting the UAE, are relaxed.
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