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Children enjoying Mövenpick free ice cream UAE hotel activation in Dubai
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Mövenpick UAE Hotels to Serve Free Ice Cream to Kids on May 23

Dubai’s rising summer temperatures just got a little sweeter. Families across the UAE can treat their little ones to free ice cream this...

UAE Eid Al Adha ambulance readiness teams stationed across public areas
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UAE Ambulance Teams on High Alert Ahead of Eid Al Adha Rush

As the UAE gears up for the long Eid Al Adha weekend, emergency teams are preparing for packed roads, crowded beaches, busy shopping...

Dubai Police ISNR 2026
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Dubai Police Unveils AI Patrols and Smart Security Tech at ISNR 2026

Dubai Police has wrapped up its participation at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) in Abu Dhabi after showcasing...

Sheikh Zayed Farm Street road sign in Al Khawaneej Dubai
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Dubai Renames Al Faghi Street to Sheikh Zayed Farm Street

Dubai residents driving through Al Khawaneej may notice something different on the road signs this week. One of the area’s well-known roads, Al...

Dubai parking VAT 2026
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Dubai Parking Fees to Rise Slightly as Parkin Adds 5% VAT From June 1

Finding parking in Dubai is already part of the daily routine for thousands of residents heading to work, running errands in Deira, or...

Win Your Home in Dubai campaign gives shoppers chance to win apartments in Dubai
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Dubai’s New Shopping Campaign Could Win You a Free Home

Dubai is turning everyday shopping into something much bigger this summer. The city has launched a new campaign called “Win Your Home in...

UAE updates June 2026 covering salary rules, legal adulthood changes, parking reforms and long weekend news
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5 Big UAE Changes Coming This June That Every Resident Must Know

June is shaping up to be a busy month across the UAE, with a mix of legal changes, workplace updates, parking reforms, and...

Indian passport centres UAE
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16 New Indian Passport Centres to Open Across UAE From July 1

For many Indians living in the UAE, renewing a passport or handling paperwork at consular centres has often meant long queues, limited appointments,...

Global Village Eid Al Adha celebrations in Dubai during Season 30
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Global Village’s Rare Eid Al Adha Celebration Starts This Week

Dubai residents looking for festive family plans this Eid Al Adha now have one more reason to visit Global Village. For the first...

Shoppers outside Primark Mall of the Emirates opening in Dubai
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Primark Opens at Mall of the Emirates Today — Dubai Shoppers Are Already Expecting the Queues

If there’s one thing Dubai shoppers love, it’s the arrival of a big international brand — especially one known for trendy fashion at...