India regained access to The Gambia, boosting the tally to 56.

Feb update: List of 56 visa-free countries for Indians

Citizens can visit 56 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, up from 55 in January

Ultimate privacy with indoor plunge pool suites

New suites combine city sophistication with secluded luxury for an urban escape

Mohammed Joan Al Badie, Chairman of Al Ain Ahlia Insurance; Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management; Mohammed Mazhar Abdul Rahman Hamadeh, CEO of Al Ain Ahlia Insurance; Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana Hotel Management, Eddy Tannous, COO of Rotana Hotel Management and Ayman Ashor, General Manager of Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, during the launching plunge pool suites in Dubai.

Indian tourists spark racism row at Phuket’s beach club

Floating beach club disputes bias claims, cites crowd management policy

Yona Beach Club, anchored off Phuket’s coast, markets itself as the “world’s first floating beach club.” The venue features multiple decks, bars, a restaurant and an infinity pool overlooking the Andaman Sea, with guests transported by shuttle boats.

Top Philippine travel spots: Do this before flying out!

Southeast Asian country turns more appealing for families, couples and solo travellers

Visa-friendly entry and direct flights from the UAE make the Philippines an easy choice for families and adventure seekers.

Jebel Jais entry now free for visitors

Mountain drives reopen, dining resumes and Sky Tour restarts February 18

Want a smooth ride? Try a drive to Jebel Jais.

Top visa mistakes you make before Europe, UK, US trips

From Schengen to the US, these avoidable visa mistakes still cost UAE travellers millions.

11 visa mistakes UAE travellers still make before flying to Europe, UK, US

Dubai launches Al Layan desert tourism project

Oasis to feature vast lake, camping zones and sports trails

Dubai launches desert tourism project Al Layan Oasis as part of Dh4b plan

Dubai sees 19.59m international tourists arrive in 2025

Hotel occupancy tops 80% as visitor numbers rise for third straight year

Dubai continues to attract millions of tourists and remains well positioned to lead global tourism in the years ahead.

Your Dubai beach experience is going to change soon

All-season beach, women-only beach, observation tower, floating bridge, tracks and more

With massive beach development projects announced, your beach experience in Dubai is set to change soon.

Bought iPhone or a Rolex? Save on Indian customs duties

Higher duty-free limits mean UAE travellers bring gadgets home with fewer customs charges

Travelers go through a security screening, used for illustrative purposes.

These emirates emerge as top UAE destinations this year

UAE sees surge in bookings from Germany, Switzerland, South Korea and Canada

The surge in tourism is largely driven by holidaymakers prioritising hotel experiences, with Dubai leading the pack in advance hotel bookings. Dubai skyline photo.

Abu Dhabi Airports records over 33m passengers in 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports' network expansion drives record growth

Abu Dhabi Airports records over 33 million passengers in 2025

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