With several airlines staying out of Dubai into 2027 and forward bookings well below last year, this winter’s peak season is unlikely to rescue smaller holiday-home operators following the March and April disruption. More exits are likely.
Dubai-based short-term rental operator Silkhaus is shutting its holiday-home business as the U.S.-Iran war continues to depress international visitor arrivals, the company said on LinkedIn Friday.
“After five years, Silkhaus will stop operating at the end of November 2026. This bright chapter has come to a close following the sustained regional conflict and its effect on travel across the GCC, which continues to impact all segments of tourism and hospitality,” Silkhaus said in its post.
The war, which began in late February, is weighing on UAE holiday-home operators because international visito
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