Abu Dhabi to cover costs of extended hotel stays after missile strikes

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has issued an official circular to hotel managers across the emirate instructing them to extend the stays of guests who are unable to depart due to travel disruptions following missile and drone attacks from Iran.

The circular - confirmed to ARN News by the Department - states that, in light of current circumstances, hotels are requested to accommodate guests whose original check-out dates have passed and who are unable to travel for reasons beyond their control.

All additional accommodation costs resulting from such extended stays will be covered by DCT Abu Dhabi.

The directive, referenced DCT-LRCD-560-2026 and dated 28 February 2026, asks hoteliers to send related invoices to the department for processing and provides contact details for its Business Continuity Team for further inquiries.

The move follows ongoing regional escalation that has disrupted travel, with authorities working to ensure visitor welfare and continuity of services across the emirate.