Dubai tips

The United Arab Emirates is used to oppressive heat but the Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, was not prepared for the unprecedented amount of rainfall this past week.

Emirates is famed for its extravagant service onboard its current fleet of Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. It’s therefore little surprise that expectations are high for its incoming A350s – an aircraft that has been years in the making.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has inaugurated the landmark Dubai Reef project with the launch of the pilot reef modules.

Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and Real Madrid C.F. have announced the opening of Real Madrid World (RMW), the first ever Real Madrid-themed park celebrating football and basketball the Real Madrid way.

Dubai Business Events, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the city’s official convention bureau, on Monday will announce its first-ever recognition program for Indian intermediaries for meetings, incentives, conferences and events business.

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, JA Resorts & Hotels extends warm wishes to all observing this sacred time. As we await the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, we are thrilled to announce a host of celebratory offerings across our properties, spanning from the vibrant city of Dubai to the serene mountains of Hatta. Dubai’s largest experience resort, the iconic JA The Resort, invites guests to celebrate this auspicious occasion surrounded by luxury and comfort. Meanwhile, nestled amidst the beauty of the Al Hajjar mountains, JA Hatta Fort Hotel offers a tranquil retreat for families seeking a unique Eid getaway.

IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com, a free online resource for families that lists certified destinations and connects families to other resources and each other. Each destination listed on the site has met the CAC requirements.

According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22% below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over $250 billion overseas.

Online travel agency MakeMyTrip has announced a collaboration with the Government of Goa that will promote the coastal state as a year-round travel destination with more than just iconic beaches. The state has launched measures that would highlight Goa’s inland destinations.

Dubai has introduced a 5-year multiple entry visa for Indians, the emirate’s largest source market for tourism.

Deluxe Holiday Homes becomes first in UAE to accept Russian MIR Cards, offering seamless payments for Russia’s rising tourist numbers in Dubai.

JA Resorts & Hotels brings a sprinkle of festive magic to Dubai this season, with a series of events and activities across its portfolio from flagship destination, JA The Resort, to JA Ocean View Hotel on the iconic Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai’s only mountain resort, JA Hatta Fort Hotel. The Greatest Show at JA The Resort

Emerald Palace Group (EPG) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Raffles Branded Residences, heralding a new era of high-quality living with the unveiling of “The Contemporary Collection” of Raffles The Palm Residences & Penthouses, strategically situated on the prestigious West Crescent of The Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai.

Size matters in Dubai, home to the world’s tallest building, the largest water park, and just because it can, the world’s largest “frame.” Already chief among the other six emirates in hotel development, Dubai is charging ahead with yet more rooms.

Dubai-based property developer Nakheel announced it has secured $4.6 billion in strategic financing deal to drive what it calls, “the new phase of growth.”

British actor Idris Elba thinks Dubai deserves an Oscar award for its incredible tourism story.

Dubai’s ruler on Wednesday announced a new plan for the Palm Jebel Ali, a man-made palm-shaped island that has been dormant since 2009 following a real estate crash, and is double the size of the functioning Palm Jumeirah.

It’s big, bold, and lays claim to so many world records it might even have the world record for the number of world records. But beyond the superlatives, skyscrapers and inexplicably squeaky-clean streets, there’s far more to Dubai then meets the eye. Here is our list of the best things to do in Dubai.