{"id":102290,"date":"2026-04-06T06:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/2026\/04\/06\/dubai-news-dubai-tourism-chief-welcomes-travellers-to-the-city-amid-ongoing-regional-tensions-dubai-is-open\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:44:36","slug":"dubai-news-dubai-tourism-chief-welcomes-travellers-to-the-city-amid-ongoing-regional-tensions-dubai-is-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/hi\/2026\/04\/06\/dubai-news-dubai-tourism-chief-welcomes-travellers-to-the-city-amid-ongoing-regional-tensions-dubai-is-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai News: Dubai tourism chief welcomes travellers to the city amid ongoing regional tensions: &#8216;Dubai is open&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130052634,imgsize-157260,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/130052634.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai tourism chief welcomes travellers to the city amid ongoing regional tensions: 'Dubai is open'\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, welcomed tourists from across the world to Dubai. He said the city continues to welcome visitors with key experiences, hotels, and attractions operating across the suburbs, despite the evolving regional situation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>In an interview with Khaleej Times, Kazim said that public services remain functional in Dubai and the tourism offerings including beaches, shopping destinations and other attractions also remain accessible to residents and international visitors. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Authorities closely monitor developments and while some venues may have temporarily adjusted access, operations across the larger tourism ecosystem continue as needed. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Safety and security assured<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The official emphasised that safety and security for the travellers is assured and has always been the core of Dubai&#8217;s business-as-usual approach. \u201cFor us, visitor safety represents the highest priority, always. Safety is embedded in every decision we make, every operation we run, every experience we deliver,\u201d he said. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>He added that Dubai does not choose between safety and hospitality and delivers both simultaneously with the help of systems that have been built to do &#8220;exactly that.&#8221; &#8220;That&#8217;s the Dubai promise, delivered consistently, regardless of what&#8217;s happening around us.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Flights resumed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Air connectivity is a vital pillar of tourism in the Middle East, particularly in cities like Dubai that enjoy a major expat population. As of April 1, Emirates Airlines had resumed flights to more than 65 locations worldwide, reconnecting the globe to the Middle Eastern airspace. Visitors have been encouraged to remain in contact with official sources, including Dubai&#8217;s dedicated travel advisory page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\/en\/travel-advisory\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" target=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">visitdubai.com\/en\/travel-advisory.<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Hospitality experiences<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Dubai&#8217;s hospitality sector also remains prepared to welcome visitors with hotels operating and offering staycation deals for both residents and visitors. <!-- -->Luxury resorts and independent restaurants remain active, highlighting the coordination between authorities and private sector stakeholders. \u201cWe do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether it\u2019s a major hotel chain, an independent restaurant, or a retail destination, we\u2019re listening carefully and acting accordingly,\u201d said Kazim.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Dining initiatives<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the most enticing and delicious palates for travellers. <!-- -->Thus, the city&#8217;s tourism activity is also being amped up by curated experiences and initiatives. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Until April 19, a gastronomy campaign &#8216;Dubai, A Fine Way to Dine&#8217; is currently running, offering a curated selection of culinary experiences across the emirate&#8217;s restaurants and inviting visitors to explore and connect through shared dining experiences. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Dh1-billion incentive package<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>The city of Dubai has also launched a Dh-1 billion incentive package aimed at supporting businesses across vital sectors including tourism and hospitality. <!-- -->Under this, hotels have been allowed to defer payment of sales fees on rooms, food and beverage along with Tourism Dirham for three months. Businesses, as well, have been provided operational fee relief. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>In 2025, Dubai welcomed a record 19.59 million international overnight visitors. The number is expected to decrease this year considering the effects of the ongoing regional tensions due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Measures like these, allow businesses to attract customers while also ensuring liquidity. Moreover, they allow Dubai to provide the seamless travel and hospitality experiences that it has come to be known for over the past decade.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/dubai-news-dubai-tourism-chief-welcomes-travellers-to-the-city-amid-ongoing-regional-tensions-dubai-is-open\/articleshow\/130052634.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, welcomed tourists from across the world to Dubai. 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