An aerial picture shows a touristic spot on the Wadi Darbat lake in the region of Dhofar, near Oman's Salalah city.

Emiratis lead visitor arrivals to Oman in H1 2026

Indians and Germans rank next as tourism demand remains strong

Russian visitors to UAE set to exceed 1 million

More direct flights and flexible travel policies fuel growing demand from Russian market

Tourists in the old part of Deira, Dubai. [Illustrative image]

Indian UPI payments now accepted at Burj Khalifa

At the Top becomes the first UAE attraction to accept UPI for online ticket bookings

Use India's UPI to book Burj Khalifa tickets

Why some UAE travellers are delaying holidays

Travel agents say emergency trips continue, but leisure demand remains subdued

Travellers at Dubai International Airport in December 2025.

Emirates Skywards unveils new Europe travel perk

Members can redeem Miles on Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and 40+ rail operators

This image shows a hand holding a smartphone displaying the Emirates Skywards Rail booking page at a mountain train station, with a modern red-and-white train waiting on the platform in the background.

Wynn, Marjan begin work on Janu resort in RAK

Luxury hotel and branded residences by Aman Group's Janu brand set to open in 2029

Senior representatives from Marjan, Wynn Resorts and Aman Group celebrate the groundbreaking of Janu Al Marjan Island.

Where Filipinos can travel visa-free this summer

Know the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival, eVisa and eTA rules

Filipino passport holders can travel visa-free to 65 destinations.

China hits travel giant Trip.com with $765m penalty

Anti-monopoly probe finds Trip.com restricted competition in online travel market

A woman sits on a signage of China's travel agency Trip.com Group at its headquarter in Shanghai.

Dubai’s Dh3,000 invite deal gets 10,000+ applications

Residents unlock hotel, dining and attraction deals after nominated guests arrive

Dubai’s Dh3,000 visitor rewards draw 10,000 applications in 48 hours

RAK welcomes record 670,000 visitors in H1 2026

Domestic arrivals rose 47% as new hotels, Wynn and transport projects moved ahead

Hiking: RAK offers a wide range of hiking options, from Wadi Monay (for beginners) to Stairway to Heaven (advanced level).

US pilots $750 fast-track visa interview option

Pilot programme offers B visa interviews within 10 business days at selected locations

The US will begin testing a new pilot programme from July 1 to help secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days.

Bring your family to Dubai, unlock perks worth Dh3,000

Residents can unlock hotel stays, dining offers and attraction tickets until December

The initiative aims to encourage residents to share Dubai with their friends and relatives while rewarding them with exclusive experiences across the city's hospitality, dining and attractions sectors.

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