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Eid Al Adha holidays: Your guide to an Oman road trip

Plan your UAE to Oman getaway with these travel essentials

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Planning a road trip from the UAE to Oman? Learn everything you need to know about visa-on-arrival eligibility, required documents, car insurance options, border crossing tips, and costs to ensure a smooth and stress-free journey.

Real reason Schengen visa slots in UAE disappear fast

Europe travel demand from UAE remains strong despite visa delays and summer rush

Schengen visa applications require applicants to submit complete documentation, proof of funds, travel insurance and a clear itinerary, with refusals issued under EU Visa Code rules if requirements are not met.

Gulf Air restores 75% of flights, targets June recovery

Bahrain carrier resumes flights across 40 destinations in 24 countries

Bahrain's Gulf Air restores 75% of flights, targets full recovery by June 1

UAE travellers can now fly Business Class at low fares

Etihad launches limited-time Business Class sale with round-trip fares from Dh2,990

UAE travellers can now fly Business Class to Tokyo, Santorini, Salalah at lower fares

Turkish Airlines to resume Istanbul–Dubai flights

Istanbul–Dubai flights return as Turkish Airlines rebuilds UAE air links

Istanbul–Dubai flights return as Turkish Airlines boosts UAE connectivity

UAE families save big carrying 140g gold to India

India’s 15% import duty hike is widening the Dubai-India gold price gap for travellers

The price gap is becoming especially important for Indian expatriate families travelling home during the upcoming summer holiday period.

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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Flight refund stuck? What UAE travellers can do now

Dubai launches new complaint system as airlines update refund and rebooking rules

A departure board displays multiple canceled and delayed flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on March 16, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

Where UAE travellers are flying for Eid and summer

Passengers adopt cautious optimism as airlines restore flights after weeks of disruption

The mood across the travel sector this week could best be described as careful optimism.

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

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