More fee deferrals announced as part of Dubai's support package

03 Apr 2026. Dubai has added more fee deferrals to its billion dirham economic support package. Three month deferrals on local services fees, accommodation fees and licence amendment fees are now in play and we break down why it matters and what it is trying to do. Media One on how hotels are getting creative to keep occupancy up and what the hospitality picture looks like on the ground right now. Grandiose on how they are keeping shelves stocked and supply chains stable as regional uncertainty puts pressure on food imports and shipping routes. And it started as a WhatsApp group of 60 chefs. Now 200 strong and pumping real money into Dubai’s independent restaurant scene. Chef Kelvin Cheung, Chef and Partner at Jun’s, tells us the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.