The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has unveiled a new hotel investment incentive programmeaimed at accelerating hospitality development in high-growth districts, following the approval of Executive Council Resolution No. (68) of 2025 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
Under the scheme, new hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments approved by DET in Dubai South, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Parks, and Dubai Islands will receive a 100% reimbursement of the Dubai Municipality fee on room sales and the Tourism Dirham for two years post-opening.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said the initiative marks a new phase in expanding Dubai’s hospitality footprint and supports the city’s goal of remaining a top global tourism hub.
Industry leaders including Khalifa Al Zaffin of Dubai South and Khalid Al Malik of Dubai Holding hailed the move as a catalyst for investment and sustainable sector growth.
The programme arrives as Dubai records 12.54 million visitors in the first eight months of 2025, with hotel occupancy rising to 78.5%, among the world’s highest.
