Dubai (UrduPoint / WAM – 02 April 2026 AD) New measures for the hospitality sector and the broader economy announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Mohammed this week Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince Dubaideputy prime minister Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council Dubaiset for reinforcement a job Flexibility and helping companies overcome short-term challenges and sustain growth.
These measures form part of a broader plan1 one billion The economic stimulus package, which was announced earlier this week, is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and prime minister Subordinate United Arab Emirates And a ruler Dubai. It includes allowing hotels to postpone payment of 100% of sales fees on rooms and food Drinks and tourism Dirham For three months.
These measures aim to relieve financial pressures and enhance liquidity in the hospitality and tourism sectors, and they are effective. from 1 April 2026. Its scope covers everyone Hospitality establishments, including hotels, hotel Apartments and holiday homes.
Other measures aimed at supporting businesses across the wider economy are being implemented for three months from 1 April 2026, including deferral of premium fees a job names; License amendment fees; Newspaper advertising fees; Local service charges; Accommodation fees; waste management fees; and service improvement fees. Deferrals apply to both new licenses and renewals. Businesses will be provided with the update at the end of the three-month period.
Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Authority Dubai The Department of Economy and Tourism said: “Dubai’s economic model was built on flexibility, clarity and cooperation, and the acceleration of the introduction and implementation of these measures, as part of a broader package to enhance… DubaiChina’s economy is clear evidence of decisive leadership that benefits our city and our nation from.
Guided by a focus on close collaboration between the public and private sectors, Nommu DubaiIndia’s tourism sector and wider economy in recent years have been built on sustained engagement with industryAnd a willingness to understand challenges and opportunities, and quickly enact policies that can stimulate growth and enhance resilience.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the company Dubai Tourism Corporation and commerce “Over recent weeks, we have worked closely with stakeholders across the tourism sector as they navigate unique challenges. We applaud the resilience they have shown, as well as the role they have played in maintaining the high-quality services and destination offerings that the city has become known for. These new incentives are in line with the feedback we have received,” said the Department of Marketing (DCTCM), part of DET. from The city’s hospitality sector leaders will place them on a strong foundation to drive growth and momentum for the sector.
Ahmed Khalifa Al Qaizi Al Falasi, CEO of the company Dubai a job The Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of DET, said: “Dubai has gained global credibility as a city for trade and travel. commerce Thanks to the constant focus on corporate needs and the desire to make changes and developments in the ecosystem that can lead to collective benefits. By giving businesses more flexibility over the coming months, we are allowing them to focus on key priorities and the measures they need to take to protect the long-term sustainability of their operations.
Other measures introduced as part of the wider economic package announced this week include extending grace periods for customs declarations and simplifying the issuance and renewal of residence permits.