Unusual museums in Dubai
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of the most original and unique museums in the emirate, which have something to surprise both locals and travellers. The
Record number of people visited Dubai’s parks
A record number of people visited Dubai's parks in the first half of 2023. More than 15 million Emirati residents and visitors used the public recreational facilities. This is 50
Dubai visitors can get some money back on purchases
Dubai visitors can claim a tax refund of up to AED 35,000 on goods purchased as part of a single tourist trip. The refund process is very simple and does
UAE residents are the world’s most active internet users
99 per cent of the UAE residents are active internet users, the number is the highest in the world, according to a report by the Telecommunications and Digital Authority (TDRA). UAE
BookHero bookstore gives away free educational books
BookHero shop in Oasis Mall Dubai has started giving away free educational books. Every schoolchild or student studying in the UAE can receive a total of four textbooks of their
Tourists in Dubai are reminded about golden treats
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of restaurants where travellers can try unusual, but very typical for Dubai treats made of edible gold. For example, Turkish
Health and Happiness campaign launched in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority has launched a public awareness "Health and Happiness" campaign inviting residents of the emirate to win prizes totalling AED 240,000. The "Health and Happiness" campaign aims to
Sultan Al Neyadi gets ready to return to Earth
Sultan Al Neyadi is preparing to return to Earth after completing a six-month mission to the International Space Station. The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre said the astronaut will be
UAE announces the end of the sweltering season
Astronomers have named the date when the summer heat will retreat from the UAE. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, a member of the Arab Union of Astronomy and Space Sciences,
Smart pedestrian crossings in Dubai
As part of a programme to improve road safety, 14 intelligent pedestrian crossings have been put into operation in Dubai. The algorithms of the artificial intelligence system are designed to track