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A first for Middle East: Etihad opens new Europe route

Only nonstop service between Abu Dhabi to the grand duchy to launch from October 2026

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The flights will be operated using Etihad’s state-of-the-art A321LR, offering a three-class cabin including First Suites and lie-flat Business seats with direct aisle access.

Eurostar restarts trains but warns of New Year delays

Services restart after Channel Tunnel power fault, but knock-on delays remain

Passengers gather at the departure gates of the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International Station.

Eurostar halts all London trains: All you need to know

Eurostar has suspended all trains connecting London to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels

Travellers are pictured at St. Pancras station in London on December 30, 2025, as Eurostar train service between Britain and continental Europe is halted.

Eurostar delays: How it impacts UAE travellers

Power failure in Channel Tunnel causes delays, cancellations at peak travel time

Rail travellers gather at the Eurostar terminal of St Pancras International railway station, London.

Europe on a Dh3,000 budget? Smart 2026 holiday plans

From cheap flights to low-cost cities, here’s how UAE travellers can stretch Dh3,000

A Euro trip does not have to drain your savings. Thoughtful and early planning means you can save a lot of money while having a great time.

Ireland seeks UAE tourists for rural destinations

Tourism Ireland is returning to the UAE market in January: Minister Peter Burke TD

Ireland welcomed almost 6.6 million overseas visitors in 2024, who spent about €6 billion in the Republic (around €7 billion on the island including Northern Ireland). Pictured above is Fanad Head Lighthouse, Donegal.

Air France ups Dubai-Paris flights before winter break

Increased flights offer more travel options and enhanced connectivity through March 2026

The increased frequency coincides with the peak winter season when Dubai attracts many tourists and business travellers, making travel between the Middle East and Europe even more seamless and accessible.

Why more UAE travellers are ditching malls for meaning

UAE’s new generation is chasing authenticity and culture in Japan, Georgia, South Korea

The busy capital of Tokyo, Japan, is an eye-popping mix of the ultramodern and the traditional.

Why many more Britons are set to move to Abu Dhabi soon

Quieter roads, top schools, lower costs make Abu Dhabi a magnet for UK professionals

Qasr Al Watan palace and Abu Dhabi skyline

Will Schengen Entry/Exit System hurt your short trips?

Europe’s new border system starts logging in your entries, exits, stay days automatically

The EU introduced two systems—ETIAS, a pre-trip travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, and EES, a border entry-exit registration replacing passport stamps.

Air France suspends flights to Madagascar

Flights halted as Madagascar reels from attempted coup and growing protests

Madagascar coup attempt prompts protests and suspension of Air France flights

Will UAE-Europe trips slow under new Schengen system?

Starting today, new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces old passport stamps with biometrics

Newly installed non-Schengen automatic border control gates are pictured at the Henri Coanda International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, on March 28, 2024.

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