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Dubai's Free Attractions Amid Missile Attacks

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Dubais tourist spots are offering free entry deals to attract visitors amidst Iranian missile and drone attacks, with attractions like Camel Farm, Aquaventure World, and Miracle Garden waiving fees. The attacks have led to a significant drop in tourists, with thousands of Britons returning home and some facilities closing due to lack of crowds. Local influencers are criticizing those who left, while authorities report intercepting hundreds of missiles and drones.

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Dubai's Free Attractions Amid Missile Attacks

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On March 14, Dubai's tourist spots are pulling out all the staff with free entry deals as missile and drone attacks from Iran keep visitors away. Places like the Campbell Farm and the Al-Mar Moum Reserve, usually charging around 6 pounds for animal encounters, are now open at no cost. Water parks, gardens, high end pools, and even beach clubs are joining in to fill their empty spaces. Earlier this week, big attractions ramped up the offers. Aquaventure World is giving up to 4 free tickets per booking, skipping the normal 40-67 pound fees. Miracle Garden hands out free passes to locals instead of 18 pounds, while spots like House of Hype and the Orr sky pool on the Palm Tower Wave. There are 30-40 pound charges for select visitors. The attacks have cleared out the city, with thousands of expats and tourists fleeing, leaving beaches like Jamira and luxury pools deserted. More than 63,000 Britons have headed home since the conflict started, and some facilities are even shutting down from lack of crowds.

Local influencers staying behind are hitting back at those who left, calling them ungrateful and claiming they've made more money by sticking around. One popular Tik Tok creator mocked the panic, saying his routine and his multi-million dollar apartment hasn't changed amid four straight calm days with. No strikes. Meanwhile, authorities report intercepting two old 85 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,500, 67 drones so far. A rest continue for spreading false info, including a 60-year-old Londoner, caught filming impacts as Dubai works to steady its image and draw. People back.

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