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Dubai-hotel group announces international expansion

106-key hotel to be redesigned as lifestyle hub in Mers Sultan district

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The hotel, formerly known as the Washington Hotel, will undergo a phased refurbishment.

UAE spots on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

List highlights 100 destinations worldwide chosen by Time’s correspondents

This year’s list spans continents, from Arizona to the Amazon, Minnesota to Morocco, Pennsylvania to Poland and beyond, in no particular order.

Avoid traffic this Eid: How Dubai is easing travel rush

Park at Metro stations and ride hassle-free across Dubai this Eid Al Fitr

RTA extends Metro and Tram hours for smooth travel

Dubai's Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks

The decision follows government directives as part of precautionary safety measures

Global Village in Dubai cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks and stays closed until further notice due to safety measures.

UAE hotels offer Eid Al Fitr staycations from Dh600

Residents turn to local getaways as hotels roll out steep Eid staycation deals

The H Hotel in Dubai has rolled out special offers for UAE residents.

US-Israel-Iran conflict costs tourism $600m a day

Travel, tourism remain one of the world’s most resilient economic sectors

Despite the regional disruption, the UAE’s two largest aviation gateways — Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport — continue to operate a reduced but functioning schedule. Pictured above are Saudi and Arab tourists in Dubai for illustrative purposes.

Dubai attractions close this weekend as safety measure

Visitors with bookings advised to check official updates; public urged to follow alerts

Safety measures prompt closure of major Dubai attractions.

Safety first: Global Village closure extended

Closure follows precautionary safety measures in line with guidance.

Dubai’s Global Village remains closed until March 6 as safety precaution

Emaar says communities and malls operating normally

Emaar confirms normal operations across its communities amid regional tensions

Tourists in Dubai Mall Chinatown.

Why the UAE still doesn’t have this luxury hotel brand

Saudi Arabia launch in 2028 as Langham targets 100 hotels in 10 years

An artist’s impression of the Langham, Diriyah, set to launch in 2028.

Dubai's record run sets stage for DWC era

New attractions and airline growth push DXB toward 100m travellers next

Dubai Mall on New Year's Eve. The emirate recorded 19.59 million overnight visitors between January and December 2025 — a 5 per cent increase compared to last year.

European airline cancels Dubai flights until Feb 13

Passengers can rebook, reroute or claim refunds as airline cites airspace limits

The Dutch low-cost carrier has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai until February 13, citing airspace restrictions linked to regional tensions.

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