Dubai's luxury hotels are increasingly relying on local residents for business as regional conflicts deter international tourists. With substantial discounts, hotels on the Palm are seeing a resurgence in staycations, but this may not sustain long-term as many depend on international clientele.

• 01Dubai's hotels, traditionally frequented by wealthy tourists, are now heavily reliant on local residents due to regional conflicts.
• 02Occupancy rates for hotels like Anantara The Palm have reached 70-90% on weekends, driven by discounts of up to 50% for residents.
• 03The ongoing war, initiated by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has severely impacted tourism, leading to hotel closures and staff salary reductions.
• 04While staycations provide immediate relief, they are not a long-term solution as they typically last only one to two nights.
• 05Hotel managers express hope for a return of international tourists if a resolution to the conflict is reached soon.

The shift to local clientele is helping hotels maintain operations but raises concerns about long-term sustainability.