UAE Travel News – Visa, Tourism & Flight Updates

Hidden perks of using your Emirates ID in the UAE

It can help you travel, pay for petrol, skip airport queues and even unlock discounts

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The Emirates ID is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899

The special deals are available for booking by July 25 for travel by August

Dubai-based carrier offers exclusive summer getaway packages to scenic coastal destinations.

Travelling soon? Be ready to pay Dh1,000 more for visa

New legislation mandates a ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ for nonimmigrant visas

The standard fee for most nonimmigrant visas, including visitor visas, is $185.

Air Arabia resumes Sharjah–Damascus flights

Resumption strengthens UAE-Syria air links; flights to operate twice daily from Sharjah

Air Arabia operates a fleet comprising Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft

Top visa-free travel options for UAE residents

Explained: Visa on arrival or eVisa options, visa requirements and validity

Want to plan a holiday without worrying about visa regulations? Here are your options. Stock image used for illustrative purposes only.

Now fly comfier to Maldives, Colombo with Emirates

Passengers to Malé, Colombo can now travel with retrofitted aircraft, upgraded cabins

The airline has deployed its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy cabins on select services to Male and Colombo.

Etihad Rail: A 17-year dream nears reality

Here’s what you need to know about the high-speed train network that links the UAE

Etihad Rail's modern, high-speed rail system make travel between emirates faster, greener and more convenient.

Visiting Romania? Travellers eye price, tax hikes soon

Travellers can feel the pinch as Romania pushes VAT, duty hikes to avoid credit downgrade

The move comes as officials in Bucharest race to stabilise the country’s growing budget deficit and avoid a downgrade in its credit rating

Sharjah: ‘Above the Clouds’ retreat set to open in 2026

Mount Deem retreat promises nature, culture, and vews above the clouds

Spanning 4,700 square meters and designed in a crescent shape, the 'Above the Clouds' retreat will feature two levels.

Weekend Digest: Umrah update, UAE airfare & mango mania

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Weekend Digest: Umrah update, UAE airfares, illegal housing, summer travel, mango mania and more

Fly to Warsaw Modlin: Air Arabia adds new daily route

Explore Poland: New daily non-stop flights from Sharjah to Warsaw Modlin start December 20

Adding a second airport in Warsaw boosts connectivity and convenience for travellers.

Emirates fast-tracks A350 launch on Dubai-Muscat route

To meet seasonal demand, Emirates added two weekly flights on Thursdays and Saturdays

Emirates A350 debuts early on Dubai-Muscat route amid travel surge

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