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Disney On Ice Returns to Dubai This September with ‘Into The Magic’ at Coca-Cola Arena
Get ready for a magical escape this September as Disney On Ice makes its grand return to Dubai with a brand-new show that...
UAE Flights See 60% Surge in Ticket Prices Ahead of Eid Break
With the Eid Al Adha holidays fast approaching, UAE residents planning regional travel are being met with a sharp rise in ticket prices—particularly...
Win a Ras Al Khaimah Stay with McDonald’s UAE’s Golden Getaway
If you’ve ever dreamed of scoring free meals—or even a luxury staycation—just by playing a quick mobile game, now’s your chance. McDonald’s UAE...
Eid Al Adha: Free Parking and Public Transport Timings Announced
Dubai is gearing up for Eid Al Adha 2025, and as always, the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is stepping in to...
57 New Road Projects in the Pipeline: RTA’s Big Plan to Cut Travel Time in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up for a major transformation of the city’s traffic and transport infrastructure. Under the directives...
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 returns this November
The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is officially back this November 1–30, 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of energising the city. Launched in...
UAE airports Setting a new global standard for smart air travel
Airports in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have emerged as global frontrunners in digital transformation, setting new standards in efficiency,...
Major Shift in UAE Birth and Death Certificate Services
In a significant administrative update, the UAE has restructured the process for obtaining birth and death certificates. The Ministry of Health and Prevention...
New UAE Traffic Law: Key Changes for Drivers and Road Safety
The UAE’s newly enforced traffic law, officially known as Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, came into effect on 29 March 2025. This...
Dubai Launches Ambitious Plan to Transform Umm Suqeim Street
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled sweeping plans to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street, aiming to improve traffic capacity, reduce travel times,...
