Dubai pays residents to bring visitors amid tourism slump
People walk through the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) district in Dubai on July 21, 2026. (AFP)
Dubai has launched a new initiative encouraging the United Arab Emirates residents to invite friends and family to visit the emirate, as authorities seek to revive tourism following a sharp drop in visitor numbers linked to the regional conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.
Under the Dubai Invite program, run by the Department of Economy and Tourism, UAE residents can nominate relatives and friends traveling from abroad and receive rewards worth more than 3,000 dirhams ($820) when they complete their visit.
According to the Visit Dubai website, participants can redeem a package of incentives that includes hotel stays, restaurant discounts and tickets to popular attractions.
