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RTA Terminal 1 bridge expansion
Local News

RTA Expands Key Bridge to Terminal 1, Making Airport Drives Faster and Smoother

Anyone who regularly drives towards Dubai International Airport knows the routine. The lanes start to tighten. Cars slow down. Taxis weave carefully. Google...

Dubai air taxi flights
Local News

Dubai air taxi flights to begin by end of 2026, confirms RTA chief

Dubai’s traffic story may be about to change — and this time, it’s happening in the air. Electric air taxis are expected to...

UAE President visit India 2026
Local News

UAE President Begins Working Visit to India as Strategic Ties Continue to Deepen

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has begun a working visit to India starting January...

Sneaker Con Riyadh 2026
Local NewsSaudi Arabia

Sneaker Con Riyadh Returns This January

If you’re the kind of person who notices sneakers before anything else — yes, even before a good outfit — this news is...

UAE passport ranking 2026 highlighting visa-free access to 184 global destinations
Local NewsTravel

UAE Passport Ranked Fifth Strongest Worldwide in 2026

The UAE passport continues to make global headlines — and this time, it’s for holding its ground among the world’s strongest. According to...

Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Metro station upgrade
Local News

Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station Upgrade: What’s Changing for Your Commute?

If you’ve ever tried to catch the Metro after the New Year’s Eve fireworks or during a massive 3-day sale at Dubai Mall,...

Paid parking in Discovery Gardens (1)
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Paid Parking Starts in Discovery Gardens: Monthly Permits Set at Dh945

Parking in Discovery Gardens has entered a new phase. From Thursday, January 15, paid parking is now in effect across the community, following...

Dubai Civil Defence firefighting robot
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Dubai Civil Defence Introduces Smart Firefighting Robot

Dubai Civil Defence has once again shown how seriously the emirate takes safety. At Intersec 2026, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre,...

Dubai welcomes its first five-star pet-friendly hotel on Palm West Beach as Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah launches a luxury staycation for pet parents.
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Dubai Gets Its First Five-Star Pet-Friendly Hotel on Palm West Beach

Dubai has always loved its luxury. But for pet parents, luxury usually came with a catch — leave the dog behind or compromise...

Ramadan Souq Dubai 2026
Local NewsRamadan

Ramadan Souq Returns to Deira This January for 25 Days

As Ramadan quietly approaches, Dubai is already slipping into that familiar pre-Ramadan rhythm. The evenings feel calmer, conversations turn reflective, and the city...