UAE releases guide to New Year’s Eve fireworks venues
The UAE is gearing up for the New Year 2025 with grand fireworks displays and celebrations taking place across the emirates. Dubai, home to the famous Burj Khalifa tower, is
New Bridge opened in Dubai
Dubai opened traffic on a new bridge that will reduce congestion and provide ‘seamless’ transport links to the city centre and Dubai International Airport on Sunday. The 1km two-lane bridge will
UAE passport named world’s strongest again
For the fourth year in a row, the UAE passport has been recognised as the strongest, as it allows its holders visa-free access to 90% of the world's countries. Thus, out
Global Village to celebrate New Year seven times in a row
On the night of 31 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, Global Village Park will celebrate the New Year seven times in a row according to the time zones of
Dubai ruler honours engineer Oussama Khatib
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recognised the outstanding achievements of Syrian scientist Oussama Khatib, Professor of
DET publishes festive calendar for 2025
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has unveiled a calendar of festivals and sales for 2025. The programme will include 14 major events, including cultural, entertainment and retail events. As you
Artistic Swimming World League 2024 took place in Dubai
The final round of the Artistic Swimming World League 2024, organised by Double D Club in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, took place in Dubai this weekend. The event
UAE launches unique tax free system for tourists
The United Arab Emirates has launched the world's first VAT refund system for tourists who made purchases in online shops during their stay in the country. According to the UAE's Federal
Dubai reports growth in tourist traffic
Between January and October 2024, 14.96 million international travellers visited Dubai, up 8% from the same period last year, the local Department of Economy and Tourism said. During the winter season,
More than 800 AI technology companies operate in Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said the emirate is at the ‘forefront of technological transformation’