11/06/2026
Ask the Owner: Linda's UAE Update for Q4 2026 & Q1 2027 πβοΈπ΄
Over the past few weeks, I've been speaking with hotel partners, event suppliers and local contacts across the UAE.
While the overall situation remains uncertain until a more permanent resolution is reached, daily life here has been remarkably calm since April and May. The authorities continue to impress with their focus on safety, stability and keeping the country running smoothly.
We're starting to see some international markets gradually return, traffic has picked up again in areas like Business Bay and Dubai Marina, and many tourism businesses have chosen to stay and wait out the situation rather than leave.
At Clever Travel, we're once again receiving enquiries for late 2026 and 2027, although many clients are still waiting for travel advisories to be updated before making final decisions.
There is cautious optimism across the industry for Q4. Major events such as GITEX, ADIPEC and Formula 1 Abu Dhabi are still planned to go ahead, and several airlines are expected to gradually resume services to the UAE and the region from July onwards.
While challenges remain, there is certainly more optimism today than there was just a few months ago! ππ