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The Rage Returns to Umm Al Emarat Park with a Tokyo-Themed Winter Festival
Winter in the UAE is when outdoor plans finally make sense. Cooler evenings, open parks, and festivals that stretch well past sunset. One...
Abu Dhabi To Introduce Paid Parking In Musaffah
If you’ve ever lived in the UAE or frequently commute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you know the drill with Musaffah. It’s the...
Dubai Police Issue Fresh Alert on Work Visa Scams
Dubai Police have once again warned residents and jobseekers to stay alert as work visa scams resurface across the city. The fraud follows...
Sharjah RTA Confirms Temporary Closure on Khorfakkan Road Towards Sharjah
Motorists using Khorfakkan Road should prepare for a short disruption this week. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary closure...
Ramadan 2026 in UAE: Expected Start Date, Fasting Hours and Eid Holidays
Ramadan is a significant period in the UAE, not only from a religious perspective but also in how it reshapes everyday life. From...
BBQ banned in parts of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain; fines can go up to Dh4,000
Planning a winter barbecue at Jebel Hafeet? Visitors heading to Al Ain’s iconic mountain now need to be more careful. Authorities have banned...
Makkah’s winter season is no longer just about cooler weather
Winter in Makkah has taken a fresh turn. The city, known globally for its spiritual significance, is now drawing attention for something beyond...
Georgia Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance for UAE Tourists
If Georgia is on the travel list for 2026, UAE residents will need to plan a little more carefully. Starting 1 January 2026,...
RTA Confirms 60% Completion of Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Road Project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 60% of the Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street project is now complete....
UAE Revises Friday School Hours From January 9
If you’ve lived in the UAE long enough, you know that Fridays have a special rhythm. It’s the day the city slows down...
