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Etihad Airways flight sale
Local NewsTravel

Etihad Airways Announces Flight Sale With Up to 26% Off Economy Fares

Etihad Airways has rolled out a new flight sale, giving travellers across the UAE a reason to plan ahead. The Abu Dhabi-based airline...

UAE fog warning causing near-zero visibility on Dubai highways during early morning hours
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UAE Issues Fog Warning as Near-Zero Visibility Expected on Roads

Residents across the UAE have been asked to stay alert as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog warning for Tuesday,...

Feels Teedo Teddy-Themed Pop-Up Opens at Marsa Boulevard Dubai
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Feels Teedo Teddy-Themed Pop-Up Opens at Marsa Boulevard Dubai

Dubai’s winter season is when the city slows down just enough to enjoy the outdoors. Cooler evenings, light jackets, and long walks by...

Dubai Airport world’s busiest global aviation hub with record passenger traffic
Local NewsTravel

Dubai Airport Takes Top Spot as the World’s Busiest in 2026

Dubai has reached another major milestone on the global stage. In January 2026, Dubai International Airport (DXB) officially became the world’s busiest airport,...

Hessa Street Phase I
Local NewsTravel

Hessa Street Phase I Opens to Double Traffic Capacity

If you live in Dubai, you’ve likely spent a fair share of your life on Hessa Street. It’s that one road we all...

Fanatics Flag Football Classic
Saudi ArabiaSportsThings To Do

Tom Brady and Kevin Hart are Coming to Riyadh for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic

If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know that when Riyadh Season says they’re doing something “big,” they aren’t joking....

New Saudi Rules You Need to Know
Saudi ArabiaTravel

Passport Expiring Soon? New Saudi Travel Rules at DXB

Planning a spontaneous weekend jaunt from Riyadh to Dubai, or maybe eyeing a longer summer escape to Europe? Hold up a minute! Before...

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Local NewsRamadan

Ramadan Rules in UAE 2026: What Daily Life Looks Like in Dubai During the Holy Month

Ramadan in Dubai isn’t announced with sirens or signs. You just feel it. Cafés go quiet in the morning. Office hours shift. Traffic...

Etihad Rail passenger network UAE
Local NewsTravel

Etihad Rail Passenger Network Revealed: 11 Stations Across UAE

The UAE’s plan to connect the country by passenger train is no longer just a concept on paper. Etihad Rail has officially revealed...

RunYAS 2026 Abu Dhabi
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RunYAS 2026 brings Abu Dhabi together on the F1 track

If your January fitness plans are already starting to feel ambitious, here’s a reminder that staying active doesn’t have to mean gyms or...