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Abu Dhabi road closures August 2025
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Drivers in Abu Dhabi, expect changes this weekend

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced a series of temporary road closures to allow...

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi international expansion
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Two New International Parks to Follow SeaWorld Abu Dhabi Model, CEO Reveals

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest indoor marine life theme park, has become a major name in global tourism since opening in May...

Emirati Traveller Services Card
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UAE launches Emirati Traveller Services Card for citizens abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the Emirati Traveller Services Card, a smart solution designed to make travel safer and easier for...

Barasti free pool access Dubai
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Barasti Beach Club Brings Back Free Pool Access for Summer 2025

Barasti Beach Club has quietly rolled back its usual entry charge through to October. That’s opened the doors to spontaneous afternoons by the...

farzi-sangeet-dubai
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Farzi Sangeet Dubai: Gen Z’s New Favorite Party Is a Wedding Without the Couple

There’s a new event format in Dubai, and it’s nothing short of genius. Called Farzi Sangeet, these ticketed gatherings are designed to give...

Naïa Island Dubai
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Dubai’s Naïa Island to Feature First Cheval Blanc Maison in the Region

Dubai continues to shape itself as a global benchmark for luxury real estate. Shamal Holding is developing Naïa Island Dubai, a new private...

Digital nol card top-ups
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Dubai Sees 28% Fall in Cash nol Card Top-Ups as RTA’s Digital Push Gains Momentum

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reported a strong surge in the use of digital channels for topping up nol cards in...

Dubai most popular travel destination
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Dubai Tops the Charts in Global Travel Popularity

Dubai has added yet another title to its name — the most popular travel destination in the world, based on social media trends....

Roxie Nafousi to Host Confidence Live Show in Dubai This October
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Roxie Nafousi Returns to Dubai for One-Night Confidence Live Show

Dubai’s self-growth scene is set for a major highlight this October. Well-known manifestation mentor and bestselling author Roxie Nafousi is making her way...

Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday UAE
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A public holiday that could turn into a well-timed break

September might bring a welcome pause in routine for many in the UAE, with Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (PBUH) expected to fall during the...