Sunday, February 22, 2026

Dubai

GCC tourist visa: What we know so far about the unified 6-country visa

Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is...

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai announced flexible working hours for government employees during summer 2025 on Sunday. The initiative is set to begin on July 1 and run until September 12, 2025, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) stated, adding that it will...

UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights to 9 destinations after countries close airspaces

UAE airlines have suspended flights to four destinations — Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran — on Friday in the wake of rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The carriers also announced flight cancellations to as many as five other destinations...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: First station, train capacity, key features explained

Dubai Metro is speeding towards its newest network, the Blue Line, with new details revealed Monday. With its futuristic design, the world's highest metro station, and the first Metro line crossing Dubai Creek, the anticipation is real. With just 4...

Dubai airport offers parking fee discount for peak summer travel period

In a relief to travellers this peak season, Dubai International Airport announced discounted parking prices for summer on June 10. These new prices will be levied from June 10 to 30 and will be valid at Terminal 1 Car Park...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Stunning skyline, creek views await train passengers

Passengers riding on the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro will be able to see the stunning skyline of the emirate and breathtaking views of the Creek when the project is complete. At the Dubai Creek Harbour, construction of...

Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June 8; third day of Eid al Adha), it was confirmed on Wednesday. This means — from...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2. The initiative by Dubai Municipality (DM) aims to regulate visitor...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already expired on May 10, and with only a few days left in the grace period,...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private parking fees. Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a...

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Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...