Demand returns: UAE tourism steadies as travellers favour flexibility

Travel Daily Media reports that UAE inbound demand is recovering to up to half of pre-war levels, but with much shorter booking windows and a clear consumer preference for fully flexible products. Airlines have reinstated about 75 % of capacity and hoteliers continue to build, suggesting confidence in a medium-term rebound. Companies sending staff to the UAE should budget for higher-flex fares and build in real-time risk monitoring.