First UAE airport becomes a museum
The first airport of the United Arab Emirates, located in Sharjah, has been turned into a museum that tells the story of the UAE's aviation history. The airport, preserved in its pristine condition, will take visitors back in time. Tickets cost AED 5 for children from 2 to 12
Dubai hosts Biennale of Calligraphy
The Dubai Biennale of Calligraphy will be held throughout October, with more than 200 Arab and international calligraphers and artists taking part in the event. The Biennale includes 19 exhibitions in 35 art venues showcasing traditional and contemporary calligraphy and typography in eight different languages. As part of the Biennale, the
Prices in Dubai hotels may increase by 30%
Hoteliers in Dubai are expecting a recovery in winter demand for hotel accommodation. It is expected that prices could rise by up to 30 per cent on the back of a large number of bookings and major international events. Hotels are hoping to return to pre-pandemic performance thanks to increased
Dubai to launch flying taxis
The first flying taxis may start operating in Dubai as early as 2026. Experts estimate that thanks to the new mode of transport, the journey time from Dubai International Airport to The Palm Jumeirah will be reduced from 46 to 6 minutes. Duncan Walker, CEO of Skyports, notes that air
Youth Theatre Festival returns to Dubai
Dubai Culture is once again opening venues for art lovers as part of the Dubai Youth Theatre Festival, which will take place from 21 to 28 October. This year's festival will feature 6 local theatre companies. With a focus on discovering talent, the festival is an ideal platform for
AlDhabi AlMheiri fights climate change
AlDhabi AlMheiri, a 9-year-old Emirati girl who is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest author to publish a series of bilingual books, is encouraging young people to write about the environment and publishing their books for free. AlDhabi, who runs local publisher Rainbow Chimney Educational
New addiction identified among UAE residents
Some 49% of people in the United Arab Emirates have a fear of switching off their smartphones when travelling (FOSO, The fear of switching off), according to a Priority Pass survey. Meanwhile, 58 per cent of respondents indicated that they find it difficult to distract themselves from their smartphone screen