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Dubai's Tourist Hotspots Quiet Amid Iran War Tensions, Regional Travel Disrupted

Seagulls fly over the beach with the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotels in the background in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/ Fatima Shbair)

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CNBC TV18•15-03-2026, 11:56

Dubai's Tourist Hotspots Quiet Amid Iran War Tensions, Regional Travel Disrupted

•Dubai's usually crowded markets, beaches, and promenades are quiet during what is typically the city’s busy tourism season.
•The slowdown is due to the spillover of the Iran war disrupting air travel across the Middle East, affecting tourist movement.
•Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting the UAE have dented its image as one of the region’s safest destinations.
•Popular areas like the Al Seef waterfront market along Dubai Creek are noticeably quieter with sparse footfall.
•Vendors at Al Seef await customers as Dubai’s tourism sector feels the ripple effects of the wider regional conflict.

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