Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate’s media office says, as months of war have battered its tourism sector, AFP reports.

“The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches ‘A Dubai Invite’, inviting residents to become ambassadors of the city by welcoming their loved ones to Dubai,” the Dubai media office has said in a post on X, adding that the programme would run until the end of October.

The Dubai government website says residents wishing to invite friends and family to visit from July 20 to October 31 can “receive benefits worth over AED 3,000 ($816), including hotel stays, dining experiences, attraction tickets and more”.

Residents can nominate people they wish to invite on the website to enjoy the benefits.