Iranian Drone Falls Near Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai Tourism Rebounds to 90% Flights
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 12
Iranian Drone Falls Near Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai Tourism Rebounds to 90% Flights
3 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 12
Summary
An Iranian drone came down near the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah during the new Middle East conflict, prompting Michelin three-star Trèsind Studio to halt dinner service and send guests home.
Restaurant managers said the drone did not appear to hit the hotel and may have been brought down by UAE forces, while some broadcasters wrongly reported fires and a broader attack across Dubai.
In the weeks that followed, additional isolated drone strikes and airport-area attacks disrupted flights and triggered trip cancellations, hitting hospitality revenues and pushing some Western-run restaurants and hotels to suspend operations.
By the time of the latest visit, Emirates was operating more than 90% of services and major hotels were near full occupancy, increasingly filled by regional travelers and local staycation demand backed by government support.
Dubai’s hospitality sector is now waiting for Western visitors to return after summer, with the episode highlighting both the city’s resilience and a temporary shift away from its usual tourist mix.