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Both companies will likely report weaker earnings in the second quarter because the Iran war has reduced traffic flows and parking demand — in Dubai more than in other emirates, due to an exodus of expats and the absence of tourists.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
And the news that the emirate had set a new record in early March for the largest residential land transaction, valued at AED400m ($100m), was no exception.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
And the news that the emirate had set a new record in early March for the largest residential land transaction, valued at AED400m ($100m), was no exception.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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emirate
noun
emir·ate
ˈem-ə-rət 
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir
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