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Dubai School Freezes Fees for Third Year, Offers Free Transport to Support Families
For many parents in Dubai, the start of a new academic year often comes with one big worry — school fees. With rent,...
Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman Traffic Relief Plan Announced With New Highway and Dedicated Bus Routes
If you’ve ever driven from Sharjah to Dubai during the morning rush, you already know the drill — leaving home early, watching the...
Air India Adds Extra UAE Flights on April 7 as Airlines Run Limited Schedules
Travellers flying between India and the UAE received some reassuring news this week, as Air India and Air India Express rolled out additional...
AlUla Produces 1 Million Native Plants to Restore Landscapes and Boost Sustainable Tourism
A major sustainability milestone has just been reached in AlUla, where more than one million native seedlings have been produced to help restore...
Eid Al Adha 2026 in UAE Likely on May 27 — Here’s What Residents Should Know
With Ramadan recently behind us, many UAE residents are already turning their attention to the next big date on the Islamic calendar —...
La Petite Maison Is Opening a Casual ‘Le Café LPM’ in Jumeirah
If you’ve lived in Dubai long enough, chances are you’ve heard someone suggest La Petite Maison for a birthday dinner, a visiting client,...
UAE Banks Offer Loan Deferments and Flexible Payments Amid Regional Tensions
As regional tensions continue to dominate headlines, several UAE banks have quietly stepped in with support measures designed to ease financial stress for...
Dubai to Open 35 New Parks in 2026 Across 23 Communities
For many residents, having a park nearby isn’t just about greenery — it’s about everyday convenience. Right now, in several growing neighbourhoods across...
Dubai Metro Adds Sensory Rooms for Autism at Two Busy Stations
If you’ve ever taken the Metro during peak hours in Dubai, you’ll know how busy stations can get. Trains arriving every few minutes,...
Top 10 Must-Try Dishes at Dubai Food Festival 2026
Dubai Food Festival 2026 isn’t the kind of event you casually walk into without a plan. There’s just too much happening — beachfront...
