Dubai visitor numbers begin to recover as tourism boss hails city's determination
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AlKhaleej TodayDubai tourist arrivals plunge 44pc as regional war hits travel
DUBAI, Sept 14 — The number of international tourists visiting Dubai dropped by 44 per cent year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026 amid escalating tensions in West Asia,...
Gulf tourism took a heavy hit in the shadow of the war. The disruption of air traffic due to the war in Iran and the damage to tourist confidence could lead to a 38 percent drop in the number of international visitors to the region this year. The biggest blow will be the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is dependent on long-distance tourism. Hotel occupancy in Dubai fell 29 percent in the first 7 months of the year. 🚆
The number of foreign tourists visiting Dubai during the first eight months of this year decreased by 44% compared to the same period in 2025, indicating ... . . . 14.09.2026, PRIM
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