UAE Travel News – Visa, Tourism & Flight Updates

Air India Express rolls out Dh1 for 10 kg baggage deal

Promotion valid for bookings until Oct 31 for travel through November across GCC routes

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The extra baggage must be purchased at the time of booking the ticket and cannot be added after the ticket has been issued.

Inside the world’s only flying eye hospital

Meet the mechanics, volunteers who keep the mobile hospital airborne globally

Globally, an estimated 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, of which 90% live in low-and-middle-income countries. The Flying Eye Hospital was created to help close this gap.

Etihad lands in Ethiopia with new daily flights

Etihad begins daily Abu Dhabi–Addis Ababa flights under a new JV with Ethiopian Airlines

Daily Etihad flights to Addis Ababa, expands Africa network with Ethiopian Airlines

What UAE travellers won’t stop spending on even in 2026

Skyscanner reveals what UAE travellers are buying, booking, and craving in 2026.

Passengers at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport, Dubai

New trend alert: Gulf travellers opt for ‘Whycations’

Hilton report reveals UAE, Saudi residents lead global trend for 'Whycations'

A file photo of visitors at the Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton. More UAE travellers are seeking culturally immersive experiences.

9-day holiday next week: Are UAE residents travelling?

Gitex Global and Diwali timing create mixed signals for October break booking

The flights are refueling, and UAE residents wanting to take a short break are making a return. The upcoming mid-term break and the long December vacation could be decisive in keeping the travel recovery gains on the higher side.

Why Revolut’s billionaire CEO moved from London to UAE

Storonsky’s UAE move highlights fintech expansion and the UK’s shifting tax climate

Revolut bank's CEO Nikolay Storonsky takes part in an event to open Revolut's new global headquarters in the Canary wharf financial district of east London, on September 23, 2025.

Riyadh Air just announced its launch route

The PIF-owned airline startup will embark on its maiden journey on October 26

Riyadh Air to operate daily passenger launch flights to London Heathrow on October 26.

10 experiences in Oman every UAE traveller must have

Wildlife sanctuaries, heritage trails, and green cities make Oman a model for eco-travel

Riyam heights Mutrah, Sultanate of Oman

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi adds direct flights to Damascus

Three weekly flights to connect Abu Dhabi and Damascus, expanding regional air network

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Dubai's Al Maktoum airport rises as DXB nears capacity

We are working very hard on technology that will speed people through airports, says CEO

The new terminal will ultimately enable Al Maktoum airport to scale up passenger capacity to 260 million annually and fully absorb Dubai International Airport’s operations in 10 years.

Why UAE travellers get rejected for US B1/B2 visas

Many UAE residents face denials for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas every year

Why UAE travellers get rejected for US B1/B2 visas — and how to avoid it

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