Scared horse rescued on Dubai motorway
Several Dubai couriers have performed a brave act by calming down a frightened horse that was thrashing around the busy streets of Dubai. It was learnt that the lost animal
Winter tourism campaign launched in UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the fourth edition of the 'World's Coolest Winter' campaign. The campaign
Camel trek across UAE desert completed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with participants of the 10th desert camel trek. The riders
Couples get married more often in Dubai
The number of marriage proposals and weddings in Dubai will increase in 2024, bucking the global trend of declining marriage rates, according to industry experts. Meanwhile, more than 6,500 weddings
Oldest Hindu temple in Dubai closes its doors
Thousands of worshippers turned up at a 65-year-old Hindu temple in Bur Dubai on Tuesday night to pray one last time before its closure. Built in 1958 in Bur Dubai's
Dubai bans disposable bags
A ban on the use of disposable plastic bags has come into effect in Dubai from 1 January 2024. A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al
Ali Maarrawi Dabbah collects 12,000 vinyl records
A Dubai-based collector named Ali Maarrawi Dabbah has amassed 12,000 vinyl records, compact discs and music memorabilia. His extensive collection spans all genres, from 80s pop to jazz, with rock
Dubai launches ‘New Year’ sea ferries
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has offered residents and visitors to the emirate to enjoy New Year's Eve fireworks from aboard water transport: ferries, abra boats (open or covered) or
Two Dubai beaches resume accepting visitors
Dubai has reopened Kite and Nessnass beaches, which were closed this week after reports of oil slicks. Bathers said on social media that oily water was left on their feet
‘Martian’ taxis may take off over Dubai
Flying taxis operating on the principle of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which is currently exploring Mars, could appear in the skies above Dubai. This follows an agreement signed by Austrian company