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Eid Al Adha 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
No celebration is complete without the United Arab Emirates (UAE) firework display and Eid Al Adha is no different. The festival of Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on June 28,…
- Middle East
Dubai ranks top 10 prettiest cities for summer destinations
Abu Dhabi: Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and ultra-luxury, is no longer just a winter destination as it has bagged sixth position in most popular summer destinations in the latest global rankings.…
- Middle East
Dubai to host first-ever GameExpo Summit
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) announced the GameExpo Summit, a two-day business conference for professionals from the gaming and esports industry. The event will take place on June 21-22…
- Middle East
UAE: Dubai Airports prepares to welcome Haj pilgrims
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Airports Company is preparing to ensure that pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage have a smooth start to their journey at Dubai International (DXB), the…
- Middle East
Emirates announces premium economy flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates has announced that passengers travelling from Dubai to certain cities in India can soon book premium economy seats. The newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft will offer premium…
- Middle East
UAE re-introduces three-month visit visa
Abu Dhabi: In a move to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reintroduced the three-month visit visa, local media reported. The end of 2022 saw the abolition of the three-month…
- Middle East
Dubai-Manila travel: Cebu Airlines offers flight tickets at Dh1
Abu Dhabi: Thousands of Filipino ex-pats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are looking forward to celebrating the 125th commemoration of Philippine independence by travelling to their home country, thanks to the…
- Offbeat
From disco to biryani chai; 5 types of tea you will find in Dubai
Dubai, known for its skyscrapers and luxury, hosts a large of expats with a taste for flavourful teas. With an array of flavours and blends catering to every taste, tea connoisseurs embark…
- Middle East
Dubai ranked 3rd-prominent city globally, beats Paris, New York
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked as the third-prominent city in the world, according to the recent rankings by UK-based The Economist. The city was named ahead of cities like Paris, New York,…
- Middle East
Dubai: Ugandan woman gives birth on RTA double-decker bus to Ajman
Abu Dhabi: A Ugandan woman in Dubai unexpectedly gave birth on a double-decker intercity bus headed to Ajman, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said. The authorities confirmed that both the mother…
- Middle East
Emirati, American take home Rs 8.24 crore each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: Emirati and American nationals won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,24,94,700) each in the Dubai Duty-Free draw (DDF) on Wednesday. Thirty-three-year-old Jaber Al Zaabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
- Middle East
Dubai airport announces new rule for passenger pickups
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has announced that only public transport and other authorised vehicles will have access to the arrivals forecourt in Terminal 1, starting from June 8. The move…
- Middle East
Dubai: Global Village announces new opening date for season 28
Abu Dhabi: The popular family-friendly destination Dubai’s Global Village will now open its door for season 28 on October 18, instead of October 25. This is in response to “overwhelming demand, and…
- India
India-Dubai flight: Man held after co-passenger overhears him saying ‘bomb’
New Delhi: A man travelling to Dubai was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday after a co-passenger overheard him saying ‘bomb’ during a telephonic conversation. A woman overheard a male…