Is business in Dubai inching back?

This morning we drop by at Dubai Mall for breakfast. In fact we wanted to hang out at Jones The Grocer while Paul's was another option. In the end the waiting time at both establishments clinched the deal. The wait at Jones The Grocer was expected to be about 30 mins, while the wait at Paul's was about 10 mins. 

Waiting time at this time of the year? The place was buzzing. It took a little longer than the estimated 10 mins to be seated at Paul's. While I am sure the waiting time is not a very strong lead indicator that an economist uses, it is an important marker. So this begs a question.

Is Dubai business inching back to normalcy? Or is this just an exceptional flash in the pan? What do you think?

                            

Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall - More than 1200 retail shops, probably every recognizable fashion brand in the world, 150 dining outlets from the casual to fine dining, an indoor ice rink, the world largest aquarium (?), a 22 screen cinema, a SEGA theme park, a 250 bed 5 star hotel and 14,000 covered parking bays.