Dubai Dream Fading? 12 Dead, Tourism Down, Firms Go Remote Amid Iran War

• A month into the US-Israel conflict against Iran, Dubai faces significant challenges, including 12 deaths and a decline in tourism.
• Citibank limited operations, and many companies, including Amazon and Meta, shifted to remote work after Iran's threats to American-linked firms.
• Working-class migrants from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa face difficult choices, as returning home is not a viable option despite security concerns.
• Iranian strikes have targeted areas like Satwa, a dense working-class neighborhood, raising questions about civilian safety.
• Despite the challenges, some residents remain optimistic, with Abu Dhabi's marriage office seeing increased registrations, suggesting the 'Dubai dream' is paused, not over.