Dubai’s luxury hotels are increasingly relying on local residents for business as tourist numbers fall. Multiple outlets report that hotels that previously depended heavily on wealthy visitors now market “staycation” packages and residents-only offers to attract domestic demand. On Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island known for luxury tourism, several five-star hotels see renewed weekend and holiday activity even as tourists are largely absent. The shift is described as a response to a broader downturn in travel linked to war-related disruptions that reduce inbound visitors. In this environment, hotels promote discounts and curated experiences aimed at residents who can take advantage of premium facilities without traveling abroad. The coverage portrays staycations as a temporary lifeline for Dubai’s high-end hospitality sector while tourism remains weak. Overall, the articles agree that the customer mix is changing from international arrivals toward residents, with bookings and occupancy supported primarily by locally targeted deals during periods when tourist traffic would normally be strongest.