Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Dubai

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: 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...

Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via the company’s social media channels on Monday, May 19. The parking subscription service offers several benefits,...

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on parking as it has become more expensive than ever. Until November last year, he paid Dh16...

Dubai: RTA announces renaming of GGICO Metro Station

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday announced the renaming of a Dubai Metro station in Dubai. As per the announcement posted on social media, GGICO Metro Station’s name has been changed to Al Metro Garhoud...

Dubai ranked second in the world as a food capital with 1,200 new restaurant licenses.

From shawarma to sushi, Dubai is proving day after day that it's the capital of flavors! With an ever-increasing number of restaurants and diverse experiences, it's become one of the most prominent destinations for food lovers around the world. Dubai...

Dubai: New variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect on April 4, peak pricing for 6 hours daily

New variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect on April 4, Parkin PJSC – the largest operator of paid public parking facilities and services in the emirate – confirmed in a company disclosure posted on Dubai Financial Market...

Dubai to launch self-driving taxis by 2026 to enhance road safety

Self-driving taxis will soon be seen on the roads of Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its partnerships with autonomous driving technology providers to deploy these taxis in the emirate by 2026. The AVs will be launched...

Dubai has launched a program under which one can apply for a waiver on toll fees

Dubai has installed multiple Salik gates to manage traffic flow on the city's arterial roads. Salik, an electronic toll collection system implemented by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), automatically deducts toll fees from a prepaid account when vehicles...

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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...