Abu Dhabi to build $1.7bn Sphere venue on Yas Island in first global expansion beyond US

Abu Dhabi to build $1.7bn Sphere venue on Yas Island

Landmark venue to boost Yas Island tourism, jobs and year-round mega events

Premier mangrove retreat to open in Ras Al Khaimah

New mangrove-side destination to feature premium leisure experiences

A new premier hospitality destination is set to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s growing reputation as a leading hub for touris

Maldives, Greece, Thailand top UAE travel bookings

Dubai leads UAE staycations as Maldives and Greece bookings climb for Eid break

Pictured above Kandima Maldives.

Did Air India cut international flights for 3 months?

Clarification comes after reports claimed it had halted all overseas operations until July

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Khorfakkan's new Dh700m resort set to boost tourism

Project inaugurated by Sheikh Sultan overlooks sea, mountains and city skyline

Beachfront project features 573 residential units and freehold ownership for all nationalities.

How new Schengen Entry/Exit System can affect your trip

Schengen airports ease biometric checks as EES queues disrupt European travel

A person as their passport scanned whilst using an Automated European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) kiosk during a press preview on the rollout of the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) at Eurotunnel, south east England on September 23, 2025.

Eid Al Adha: UAE travellers to see summer airfares soar

Eid break later this month to be one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years

UAE travellers are rushing to South Asian vacation spots like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays amid the ongoing difficulties getting Schengen visa appointments, skyrocketing airfares, and airport disruptions at European and UK destinations.

Why Schengen checks may be paused at European airports

System applies at first point of entry into Schengen area, designed to track overstays

Schengen biometric checks may be paused at airport queues: What UAE travellers must know

Visiting Thailand? You may soon need health insurance

Move aimed at curbing unpaid hospital bills and easing burden on healthcare system

Premium levels are still under discussion, but authorities insist affordability will be key to maintaining tourist inflows.

Flight delayed in Dubai? Know your rights to refunds

Refunds, delay compensation, accommodation and rebooking for DXB under the latest rules

Dubai's new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive sets out the rights and responsibilities of passengers, airlines, and travel agents flying through Dubai.

Hotels in UAE will hire again — just leaner teams

Refurbishments and weak demand push hotels towards smaller, smarter teams

Tourists checking in at the Crown Plaza hotel in Dubai Marina. The picture is used for illustrative purposes only.

UAE launches instant bank account service for tourists

New CBUAE, ICP, ADCB service allows tourists to open bank accounts digitally on arrival

UAE launches instant bank account service for tourists

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