Dubai has unveiled a new wave of economic measures aimed at strengthening business resilience and supporting sustained growth across hospitality and trade.
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The initiatives, announced as part of a broader 1 billion stimulus package, are designed to ease short-term financial pressures, enhance liquidity, and reinforce the emirate’s global competitiveness as a leading tourism and business hub. New economic measures, introduced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, are set to provide timely support to Dubai’s hospitality and wider business sectors, enabling companies to better navigate current market challenges while maintaining growth.
Aligned with the broader vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the measures form part of a comprehensive 1 billion economic stimulus package aimed at reinforcing the emirate’s long-term economic resilience.
A key highlight of the initiative is the temporary relief granted to the hospitality sector. Hotels, hotel apartments, and holiday homes will be allowed to defer 100 per cent of sales-related fees on rooms, food and beverage, and the Tourism Dirham for a three-month period starting 1 April 2026. This move is expected to significantly ease cash flow pressures while enabling operators to sustain service quality and operational stability. Beyond hospitality, the package introduces a wide range of fee deferrals across the broader business ecosystem. These include postponements on premium trade name fees, licence amendment costs, local service charges, waste management fees, and service improvement charges. Applicable to both new licences and renewals, the measures aim to provide businesses with greater financial flexibility during a critical period. His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, emphasised the emirate’s agile approach. “Dubai’s economic model has been built on agility, clarity, and cooperation. The rapid rollout of these measures reflects decisive leadership and strong public-private collaboration, ensuring we continue to support growth while strengthening resilience,” he said. Echoing similar views, His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, highlighted ongoing stakeholder engagement. “These incentives directly reflect their feedback and will help the sector maintain momentum while continuing to deliver world-class experiences,” he said.
