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Dubai Restores 4 Global Village Bus Routes for Season 31: Timings, Stations and More
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has restored four dedicated bus routes to Global Village for Season 31, giving residents and tourists more...
Kite Beach Market Dubai 2026 Returns With 15 Kiosks and Free Entry
Kite Beach Market has returned to Kite Beach in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, for its 22nd season. The seasonal market features 15 kiosks selling...
Emirates Dubai 7s 2026: Melanie C and Jax Jones to Headline November Festival
Emirates Dubai 7s 2026 will take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai from November 27 to 29. Former Spice Girl Melanie C...
Global Village Season 31: New Pavilions, Restaurants and Rides Coming to Dubai
Global Village will reopen in Dubai on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for Season 31, with changes planned across its cultural pavilions, restaurants, entertainment...
UAE Introduces New Tax Rules: E-Invoicing Providers Face a 30-Day Countdown
The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced new accreditation rules for electronic invoicing service providers under Ministerial Decision No. 168 of 2026. Effective...
Dubai Traffic Alert: Heavy Delays on Al Ittihad Road and Al Khail Road Today
Dubai traffic delays were reported on Friday morning, October 9, affecting motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai and drivers using major roads across...
Dubai Miracle Garden Reopens With 200 Million Flowers: Here’s What’s New
Dubai Miracle Garden opened its 15th season on October 8, 2026, with more than 200 million flowers across its 72,000-square-metre site in Al...
Abu Dhabi Bans Car Washing in Public Parking Areas
Abu Dhabi Mobility announced new vehicle-washing controls on 8 October 2026. The rules prohibit washing vehicles in MAWAQiF public parking areas and require...
Dubai Global Village Ticket Prices 2026: Entry Starts at AED 25 for Season 31
Global Village in Dubai has announced its ticket prices for Season 31, which runs from October 14, 2026, to May 2027. General admission...
Dubai to Get New Colour-Coded Street Signs Across 186 Areas by 2030
Dubai is introducing a new visual identity for streets, neighbourhoods and house number plates as part of a wider addressing system covering 186...
