With international air travel disrupted and governments advising their citizens to avoid traveling to the UAE, hotels are introducing staycation packages to offset the decline in foreign tourists.
The Jumeirah hotel group, which manages luxury properties such as the 5-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the iconic Burj Al Arab, has been promoting staycation deals on its Instagram stories this week.
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These offers, designed for UAE residents, include discounts of up to 30% on room bookings along with added perks such as two-for-one spa treatments. Without the resident discounts, the lowest nightly rate for two adults at the Burj Al Arab is around $905 this month, rising to about $1,514 in April. The hotel group did not respond to requests for comment.
Another luxury property, Shangri‑La Abu Dhabi, also advertised a staycation offer on Wednesday that includes a 15% discount on dining.
Meanwhile, Address Beach Resort, located in JBR, said UAE residents can receive up to 30% off stays at the resort between March 5 and April 30. For non-residents, the cheapest nightly rate for two adults this month is around $320, increasing to $571 by mid-April.
Roda Beach Resort, a 4-star property in Jumeirah, said it received numerous requests for extended or lower-priced staycations shortly after posting its offer on Tuesday. The resort said its promotional room rates start at $108 for stays over the next three weeks.
Dubai, widely known for its luxury hospitality sector, has seen its tourism industry affected by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the war is estimated to be costing the Middle East about $600 million per day in lost international visitor spending.
Travel disruptions have also made it harder for tourists to reach the region. Airlines such as British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Air Canada have canceled several flights to major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai.
BREAKING: 🚨 #Dubai hotel prices have crashed.
Rooms near #Burj_Khalifa
are now available for
just PKR 6000 per night.— Inspired Analyst (@inspirdanalyst) March 11, 2026
Although staycations have long been popular in the UAE, the recent price reductions appear to be attracting more local residents. A website launched on Sunday — “Hotel Drops Dubai” — is tracking price changes at dozens of four- and five-star hotels across the city. According to its estimates, some properties, including JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai and Al Khoory Atrium Hotel, are offering discounts of nearly 60%.
Bhai where do you live? Address Downtown, very close to Burj Khalifa is today priced at Rs 150,000 per night.
— Najam Ali (@NajamAli2020) March 11, 2026
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The UAE has also moved the spring break schedule forward by a week for schools and universities, encouraging more domestic travel among families.
Poppy Johnson, a UAE resident and UK-born creative director, said she booked a two-night weekend stay at the Grand Hyatt Dubai using the GCC Residents Offer, which provides up to 20% off rooms, dining, and spa treatments, along with complimentary breakfast and waterpark access.
She paid $114 per night for a king-size room and described the staycation as a welcome break after a difficult period.
“We wanted a bit of a reset and a change of scenery,” she told Business Insider. “It felt like being on holiday without needing to catch a flight.”
