UAE's Burj Al Arab to close for 18 months refurbishment after Dubai tourism drop-off

Dubai's famous Burj Al Arab hotel will close for an 18-month refurbishment following a significant drop in tourism. This decline is a direct result of Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which have damaged the country's reputation as a safe destination. The attacks are part of a larger, hypothetical conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, which has caused an exodus of tourists and expats. The UAE's economy, built on tourism and finance, has taken a direct hit, with over $120 billion wiped from its stock exchanges and thousands of flights cancelled.