Economy
Dubai seeks to lure tourists back: 'My friends called me crazy, but no bomb could stop me'
As the peak tourist season begins in Dubai following a seven-month war, visitors are gradually returning despite ongoing regional conflict. Belgian tourists like Erika De Supper and Fusto Barroni traveled to the UAE with little awareness of the danger, contradicting Belgian travel advisories that warn against non-essential trips due to security risks. While Dutch advice has been downgraded to yellow, Dubai’s government strictly controls information flow to protect its tourism-dependent economy. Authorities suppress reports of missile impacts, arresting those who share such images, to maintain an image of safety. This strategy aims to sustain record visitor numbers, which reached nearly 19.59 million in 2025, ensuring the city remains attractive to international travelers and investors.
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