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Rove Hotels Oman expansion
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Dubai’s Rove Hotels Expands to Oman With First Lifestyle Residences in Muscat

Dubai-based lifestyle hotel brand Rove Hotels has officially made its way into Oman, marking a new chapter in its regional expansion story. The...

Safa Park car event Dubai
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Safa Park to Turn Into a Giant Open-Air Car Gallery for One Day

Dubai has a long-standing relationship with cars. From luxury models cruising through Downtown to vintage classics parked at weekend meets, automobiles are part...

Dubai Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 launch at World Governments Summit with Dubai Municipality leaders
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Dubai Launches Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 With 1.5 Million Trees Planned

Dubai is rethinking how nature fits into everyday city life. At the World Governments Summit, Dubai Municipality unveiled the Blue and Green Spaces...

Ramadan 2026 start date UAE
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Ramadan 2026 Likely to Begin on February 19 in the UAE, Say Astronomers

As the holy month approaches, early clarity around the Ramadan 2026 start date is already helping residents across Dubai and the UAE plan...

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These Iftar Dining Experiences in Dubai Are Worth Booking Early

When the sun dips and the city exhales, Dubai does iftar in its own unmistakable way. Tables fill quickly. Conversations soften. Time stretches...

Palm Jumeirah paid parking
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Paid Parking Comes to Palm Jumeirah Crescent

If you’ve ever driven down the Palm Jumeirah crescent early in the morning for a quiet walk or pulled up just before sunset...

Mubazzarah Dam Road upgrade
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Abu Dhabi Approves AED16m Mubazzarah Dam Road Upgrade in Al Ain

Abu Dhabi has approved an AED16 million upgrade of Mubazzarah Dam Road in Al Ain, marking a significant step in improving access to...

Dubai Loop transport project
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Dubai Loop and Glydways: How Dubai’s New Transport Projects Aim to Ease Traffic

Anyone who drives through Sheikh Zayed Road at peak hours knows the feeling.A short distance. A long wait. Dubai has expanded roads, added...

Dubai Turns to ‘Sponge City’ Planning in New Shenzhen Partnership
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Dubai Turns to ‘Sponge City’ Planning in New Shenzhen Partnership

Dubai is exploring a new way to manage rainwater, urban flooding, and long-term sustainability — and it’s taking inspiration from one of Asia’s...

UAE schools adjusting exam schedules during Ramadan to support fasting students
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UAE Schools Adjust Exam Timetables Ahead of Ramadan

With Ramadan expected to begin around mid-February, schools across the UAE are adjusting exam schedules to support students who will be fasting during...