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Abu Dhabi has a new welcome home for families

Returning families can discover museums, heritage sites across Abu Dhabi

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As families return home from their summer holidays ahead of the new school year, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector ofthe Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have partnered to launch Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi at Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Etihad CEO explains why it isn't slowing growth plans

UAE flag carrier expects to exceed last year’s operational capacity levels by mid-June

"Foreign investors want to come to Abu Dhabi, and they want to tell Abu Dhabi, I'm here with you," said Neves on recovering corporate travel at the IATA AGM 2026.

How safe air corridors keep UAE flights moving

Controlled flight routes allow travel to continue even when regional airspace closes

File picture of an Emirates Airbus A380 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 8, 2026.

Abu Dhabi airport resumes limited flight operations

Abu Dhabi resumes limited flights after disruption while 7,000 passengers get support

Limited Flights restart at Abu Dhabi airport while thousands of stranded passengers receive support.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Nairobi flights amid strikes

Further cancellations possible as industrial action continues

Passengers wait for their delayed flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Where UAE travellers can fly to in 2026 — route guide

Emirates, Etihad add destinations like Helsinki, Calgary while Air Arabia expand Europe

UAE carriers continue to expand their global networks with new destinations and additional frequencies planned for 2026.

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

Perfumes, sweets or liquor? Airport shopping trends out

Travel retail study shows how passenger spending and top categories are evolving

ACI study shows what travellers really buy at airports.

UAE travellers second only to China in airport spend

ACI study examines patterns at 36 airports across 21 countries

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UAE: Gen Z, Millennials now biggest airport spenders

ACI study shows youth favour luxury over alcohol, impulse buying persists

Passengers shop at Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Airport.

Why has UAE's Etihad partnered with Swiggy, Flipkart?

The partnership was launched alongside Indian movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Neha Dhupia

With the addition of flights to Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Jaipur earlier this year, Etihad now flies to 11 gateways in India.

Etihad cancels, delays Pakistan flights

Karachi services also affected as poor weather disrupts Etihad operations

Travellers flying between the UAE and Pakistan are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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