A new set of economic measures announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is expected to strengthen business resilience and support growth across key sectors, particularly hospitality and tourism.
The initiatives are part of a broader AED1 billion stimulus package introduced this week, aligned with the vision of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The package aims to help businesses manage short-term challenges while maintaining long-term growth momentum.
Among the key measures, hotels will be allowed to defer 100 percent of sales-related fees on rooms, food and beverages, as well as the Tourism Dirham, for a period of three months starting April 1, 2026. The move is designed to ease financial pressures and improve liquidity across hospitality establishments, including hotels, hotel apartments and holiday homes.
Additional support has been extended to the wider business community, with multiple government fees deferred for three months. These include charges related to premium business names, licence amendments, newspaper announcements, local services, accommodation, waste management and service improvements. The deferrals apply to both new licences and renewals, with further updates expected at the end of the three-month period.
Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said the swift rollout of the measures reflects Dubai’s agile economic model and strong public-private collaboration. He noted that continued engagement with industry stakeholders has played a key role in shaping policies that drive growth and resilience.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, highlighted the sector’s resilience in recent weeks, adding that the incentives respond directly to feedback from hospitality leaders and will help sustain momentum.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Khalifa AlQaizi AlFalasi, CEO of the Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation, said the measures will give businesses greater flexibility, enabling them to focus on long-term sustainability and operational priorities.
The broader package also includes extending customs data grace periods and streamlining the issuance and renewal of residency permits, further supporting Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade, tourism and investment.
