Originally Posted by
stargold
You still can't enter the UAE as a non-UAE National (tens of thousands of UAE residents with visas are still stuck abroad) so only transits are possible at this time. Considering the likely quarantine requirements, a stopover in Dubai enroute will be off the cards for a long time.
DXB Airside hotel website suggests that it is open, in case the transit is very long. OT but hilarious to see a "Royal Suite at B-gates" for USD 2000.

Entry into UAE is allowed for UAE residents with ICA approval. Plenty of people have started to receive approvals via email with more to be processed in the coming weeks now that Eid is over.