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Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as Mideast war hits tourism
The Middle East war has cut Dubai tourism sharply, risking incomes of 925,000 jobs and costing the region $600 million daily, World Travel and Tourism Council said.
- On Thursday, thousands of workers in Dubai's tourism sector saw business stall as the Middle East war halted activity in a city that welcomed nearly 19.6 million visitors last year.
- Since February 28, a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones has sent tourists fleeing and damaged properties, including a Palm Jumeirah hotel and a site on Thursday in Dubai Creek Harbour.
- Across the water, Ain Dubai has stopped turning and Madame Tussauds wax museum draws few visitors despite hefty discounts, while Jumeirah Beach Residence beaches and terraces sit nearly empty.
- The World Travel and Tourism Council estimated losses at $600 million a day, with tourism accounting for nearly 13 percent of UAE GDP in 2025 and supporting about 925,000 jobs, mostly expats.
- Paid 4,500 dirhams a month, Dulash did not receive his salary on time and borrowed 800 dirhams, leaving him with 200 dirhams for survival.
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The tourism sector in Dubai is deeply affected by the beginning of the war in the Middle East at the end of February 2026. The tourist areas are unusually empty and the losses are extremely large.
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Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as Middle East war hits tourism
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — For thousands of workers in Dubai’s tourism sector, the Middle East war has brought business to a standstill — leaving their income suddenly at risk. At the famous Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), normally heaving with visitors, rows of sun loungers now face an almost empty sea. Restaurant terraces sit deserted, while souvenir, watersports, and perfume vendors watch for the rare passerby. Across the water, Ain Dubai …
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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