A closer look at “Gulf Hotel Deals Stall as U.S.-Iran War Scrambles Valuations”, exactly as the source publishes it. Hotel transactions across the Gulf region have ground to a halt as the recent U.S.-Iran conflict forces buyers and sellers to reassess asset values. While no distressed sales have emerged, the geopolitical shock has upended the financial models underpinning deals, leaving both sides unable to agree on pricing. Industry sources indicate that the uncertainty surrounding travel demand, security risks, and oil price volatility has made underwriting hotel investments nearly impossible.
The standoff is particularly acute in markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where tourism is a cornerstone of the economy. Sellers are reluctant to lower prices in the absence of forced sales, while buyers are demanding discounts to compensate for the heightened risk. This stalemate is expected to persist until there is clarity on the regional security situation. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.