Dubai defers hotel and tourism fees for 3 months

Dubai has rolled out new economic relief measures, offering additional support to the hospitality and tourism sector amid the ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict as part of the emirate’s AED1 billion (US$272 million) economic support package for businesses and individuals.

For a three-month period from 1 April 2026, the city is deferring its hotel sales fees and the additional Tourism Dirham fee, an additional charge per room, per night on hotel stays, based on hotel ratings, ranging from AED7 a night for one-star and two-star properties to AED20 a night for five-star properties. 

The deferral applies to all hospitality operators, including hotels, hotel apartments and holiday homes, with payment postponed until the end of June 2026. The measures are designed to improve cashflow for businesses across the emirate. 

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Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “These new incentives are in line with feedback we have received from hospitality leaders in the city and will put them on a strong footing to drive growth and momentum for the sector.”

The move is the latest measure to sustain momentum in the UAE’s hospitality industry as ongoing regional tensions continue to impact international tourism and travel demand. In response, hotels across the emirates are offering discounted stays and additional incentives to attract local residents. 

In Abu Dhabi, select hotels are temporarily providing complimentary access to three museums: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, major hoteliers such as Atlantis Dubai have rolled out a 25% discount on stays and wellness treatments until 31 May 2026. 

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