Travel & Tourism

Dubai’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing an unusual shift in 2026. Hotels that are normally filled with international tourists are increasingly relying on UAE residents as foreign visitor numbers decline. In response, many five-star hotels across Dubai have launched aggressive staycation offers, discounts, complimentary upgrades, and special packages aimed specifically at local residents.   Why … Read more

The United Arab Emirates has announced new precautionary travel measures in response to growing concerns about the spread of the Ebola virus in parts of Africa. The decision, announced jointly by the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), is aimed … Read more

Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations in 2026. According to data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the emirate welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors during 2025, marking a 5% increase from the previous year and setting a new tourism record for the third … Read more

Motorists across the United Arab Emirates woke up to higher fuel prices on 1 June 2026 after the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced a significant increase in petrol and diesel rates for the month. The latest adjustment pushed fuel prices to their highest levels in nearly four years, reflecting ongoing volatility in global energy markets … Read more

Dubai is preparing for what officials believe could become one of the biggest tourism seasons in the city’s history, as millions of international visitors continue arriving in the emirate for luxury travel, shopping, entertainment, business events, and futuristic experiences. Tourism authorities say hotel bookings, airline traffic, and event reservations have already shown massive growth compared … Read more

Dubai is once again making headlines in the global tourism and retail industry after announcing a massive expansion of its shopping and entertainment sector. The emirate is developing new mega-mall projects and upgrading existing attractions as part of a larger strategy to strengthen Dubai’s position as one of the world’s top luxury tourism destinations. For … Read more

Dubai, UAE – January 2026: Rest, the science-led sleep brand, has officially launched in the UAE with the introduction of Evercool, a next-generation cooling bedding solution engineered specifically for hot sleepers. The launch marks Rest’s debut in the region and addresses one of the most persistent and under-served sleep challenges: temperature-related sleep disruption. Overheating at night is … Read more

Dubai, UAE – 24 February 2025: Dubai’s perfect weather window is here—the time when the sun is warm but not scorching, and the cool sea breeze makes every beach day last a little longer. Whether you’re looking for a sun-soaked escape, a lively poolside afternoon, or a vibrant night out, J1 Beach is the ultimate … Read more

Starting February 1, 2025, Ajman will implement a slight increase in taxi fares, adjusting the rate to Dh1.77 per kilometre, up from Dh1.74 in December and January. This change reflects the emirate’s policy of aligning transportation costs with monthly fuel price fluctuations. In December 2024, Ajman reduced taxi fares to Dh1.74 per kilometre following a … Read more