DUBAI: The city’s exceptional handling of the pandemic, its ability to provide one of the world’s safest environments and the gathering pace of its economic growth have made it a preferred international destination for business, tourism and events. The increasing confidence of global travellers in Dubai is borne out by the fact that key indicators […]
A silent revolution is happening in how the world travels through airport security, but most of us won’t even have noticed. After nearly 16 years, the requirement to put liquids into 100-millilitre containers and take electronics out of bags may soon cease to exist. Across the world, several airports have this new technology in place […]
The plans for a new space hotel set to open in 2025 have been revealed. The United States-based space company Orbital Assembly has revealed two new projects which will see business people and tourists alike take to space. The company hopes to launch two separate space stations; the Voyager Station, which is set to open […]
ABU DHABI: During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesman of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the updated travel protocol for unvaccinated UAE citizens, which will come into force on April 19, 2022. During the briefing, Dr. Al Ameri stressed that the new […]
Extended working hours for Visa Application Centres in UAE Exclusive 50% Ramadan discount on Premium Lounge services for all UAE Healthcare professionals VFS Global announced the opening hours of the Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including extended working hours to provide even greater convenience to visa applicants during the holy month […]
DUBAI: RTA has announced via their social media channels that they’ve started trials of electric buses in Dubai. The new route goes all the way from La Mer to Al Sufouh with various stops along the way. Source: RTA Website
Dubai has been named the world’s number one destination for family holidays, in a new survey by travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip. The site examined relevant travel data for key family holiday categories, including the quality of family hotels, attractions and beaches, general safety and the strength of ocean currents. After collating this information, InsureMyTrip […]
Travellers from the UAE are planning to go away for longer and spend more than usual on their summer holidays this year to make up for a lack of breaks abroad over the past two years. The new data, released by Marriott Bonvoy, shows that amongst the 85% of people from UAE who already know […]
DUBAI: Dubai Airports confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway for a 45-day period between May 9 and June 22, 2022, to carry out complete refurbishment that will ensure continued safety and efficient operations. While regular runway maintenance is scheduled on a weekly basis, more extensive upgrades such as the one planned require […]
DUBAI: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the ‘Dubai Destinations’ initiative is continuing its campaign with a focus on highlighting the exceptional experiences, events and activities of the ongoing Dubai Art Season. Starting this week, the campaign invites residents and visitors […]
ABU DHABI: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced the launch of a new public bus service that provides space enabling riders to take their bikes onboard buses. The step aims to promote the culture of sustainable transport through enabling the integration of private mobility means […]
