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UAE Residents Face Dh5,000 Minimum Bank Balance Rule from June
In a move that could impact thousands of account holders, several banks across the UAE will raise the minimum monthly balance requirement to...
Amazon’s First Mega Summer Sale Is Going Live This May
Amazon is turning up the heat this season with its first-ever Mega Summer Sale in the UAE. Set to run from May 27...
Book a Summer Stay at Yas Island Abu Dhabi and Kids Go Free
Looking for an unforgettable summer escape that won’t stretch the family budget? Yas Island Abu Dhabi has just rolled out a massive family-friendly...
Flydubai Brings Back Damascus Flights After 12 Years—Just in Time for Eid
For over a decade, travelers between the UAE and Syria have faced a frustrating lack of direct commercial flight options. Following the suspension...
Long Weekend Ahead? Here’s When Eid Al Adha 2025 Is Expected in the UAE
Eid Al Adha, one of the most anticipated Islamic holidays of the year, is expected to begin on Friday, June 6, 2025, according...
RTA Cracks Down on Trailer Safety with Massive Inspection Blitz Across Dubai
Dubai’s roads are some of the busiest in the region, especially with the constant movement of heavy vehicles carrying goods across the emirate....
Post Malone to Headline Abu Dhabi F1 Concerts
Abu Dhabi’s most anticipated event of the year just got even bigger. Organizers have officially confirmed global music icon Post Malone as the...
Flying Today? Emirates Is Giving Passengers a Free Luxury Tea Gift
Passengers flying with Emirates today are in for a surprise treat. To mark International Tea Day on Wednesday, May 21, the airline is...
Ripe Market Moves Indoors for Summer With New Pop-Ups Across Dubai
As the sweltering summer months arrive, outdoor activities in Dubai naturally take a back seat. The popular Ripe Market at Academy Park has...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Deliver Luggage Straight to Your Door
Long-haul flights are tiring enough—navigating airport crowds, immigration queues, and then the dreaded wait at the baggage carousel can test anyone’s patience. But...
