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Looking for a Free FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Dubai? Palm Arena 2.0 Is Back
Palm Arena 2.0 is returning to Dubai from June 11 to July 19, 2026, offering free entry for football fans throughout the FIFA...
Dubai Diners Can Now Book Restaurant Tables Directly on Deliveroo
Dubai residents can now discover and reserve restaurant tables directly through the Deliveroo app. The new feature, called Deliveroo Reservations, marks the company’s...
Dubai Sports World 2026 Opening Date Announced
Dubai Sports World will return to Dubai World Trade Centre from June 19 to August 25, 2026. The annual indoor sports destination will...
Can Dubai’s New Bridge Really Reduce Travel Time to Just 3 Minutes?
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that a new 1.5-kilometre bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour is now about...
Barasti Dubai Is Closing After 30 Years — But This Isn’t Goodbye
Barasti Dubai will temporarily close in June 2026 after nearly three decades on the city’s coastline. The popular Dubai Marina venue is set...
Emirates Issues Travel Alert for Dubai Passengers After UAE Introduces New Ebola-Related Measures
Emirates is asking passengers travelling through Dubai to check the latest travel requirements before flying. The advisory comes after the UAE introduced precautionary...
Ras Al Khaimah Launches Its First Electric Bus With Free Rides on Upgraded Purple Route
Ras Al Khaimah has introduced its first electric public bus as part of the upgraded Purple Route launched on June 3. The route...
Dubai Schools to Get June 15 Holiday for Islamic New Year
Dubai schools, universities and early childhood centres will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the Islamic New Year 1448 AH....
Hamad Al Kaabi Appointed Director General of UAE Nuclear Regulator
The UAE has appointed Hamad Al Kaabi as the new Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). The appointment was...
UAE Wants 80% Less Waste in Landfills by 2031 — And Your Old Clothes Could Help
The UAE throws away around 220,000 tonnes of textiles every year, and most of it ends up in landfill. To tackle the issue,...
