Global Village extends Season 30 to May 31
Mon, 11 May 2026
Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination, has extended its Season 30 until May 31, 2026, bringing the season to a vibrant close coinciding with Eid Al Adha celebrations.
Dubai opens first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates
Sun, 10 May 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Mall of the Emirates Smart Bus Station, Dubai’s first smart bus station, marking a step change in RTA’s drive to develop an integrated public transport network powered by digital technologies.
Valor Hospitality introduces family-focused culture initiative in Dubai
Tue, 05 May 2026
Dubai Gold District and the Dubai Deira Cluster of Hotels, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, have launched the “Department of Family Golden Moments,” an internal initiative focused on emotional hospitality, human connection, and creating memorable guest experiences.
Dubai hotel demand to recover 20pc–30pc this summer: RateGain
Mon, 04 May 2026
RateGain, an AI travel SaaS provider, reports Dubai hotel demand is recovering after a sharp March–May decline. Levels have risen from 7%–14% and are expected to stabilise, reaching 20%–30% of pre-disruption demand by summer.
Dubai launches new directive to strengthen passenger rights
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has launched a new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive aimed at strengthening passenger rights, introducing clearer protections and formal mechanisms for complaints and dispute resolution across the emirate’s aviation sector.
Dubai's Al Mamzar Beaches project work nearing completion
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Dubai Municipality has announced that work is nearing completion on one of its flagship projects - Al Mamzar Beaches, with several standout features. Spanning 4 million sq ft, it is set to become a unique family beach destination that can accommodate up to 7 million visitors annually.
DXB LIVE delivers 442 events in 2025, achieving 33pc growth
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events.
Ski Dubai, Dubai Sports Council to host DXB Snow Run on May 17
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Ski Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, has announced that the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on May 17 (Sunday).
Oman Air resumes flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Khasab
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Oman Air resumed flights to Dubai, Bahrain, and Khasab from 18 April, operating five weekly flights to Bahrain, four to Khasab, and daily Dubai services, with frequencies increasing as demand grows initially planned expansion
PAUSE Spa Château Berger brings French wellness to Dubai
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Located inside Paramount Hotel Dubai, PAUSE Spa Château Berger is an award-winning wellness sanctuary offering a luxurious escape inspired by glamour, privacy, and transformation.
New platform FIRSTLINE targets high-end hospitality in Dubai
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Freedom International Group has launched FIRSTLINE in Dubai as a new hospitality technology platform designed to convert guest engagement and social influence into measurable business growth for high-end restaurants.
flyadeal to launch flights from Jeddah to Dubai
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.
Dubai 'restricts foreign airlines to one daily flight', says report
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.
Five Accor properties in Dubai offer rental car deal for long stay guests
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Accor has introduced a long-stay offer across five of its Dubai properties in partnership with Thrifty Car Rental, combining extended accommodation with discounted vehicle rental for guests staying 30 nights or more.
Dubai World Trade Centre events welcome nearly 3m participants in 2025
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) reported strong 2025 growth, hosting 401 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) events with 2.97 million attendees, a 12% increase.
Investors secure mansions, luxury Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
Investors have secured four ultra-prime waterfront mansions and more than half of the luxury apartments at The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort, the Middle East’s first fully wellness-certified resort in Dubai.
Premier Inn introduces dog-friendly stays in Dubai
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home.
From Paris to Dubai, Siena opens Its doors in heart of DIFC
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Siena Restaurant Dubai will open on April 7, 2026, in DIFC (Gate Village 7), bringing the Paris-born concept to the city through a partnership between founder Mehdi Abdelhedi and Paris Society CEO Rizwan Kassim.
Dubai to defer collecting hotel fee, Tourism Dirham for three months
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Dubai has announced a three-month deferral on collecting hotel sales fees and the Tourism Dirham, starting April 1, 2026 as part of its AED1 billion ($272 million) economic package for businesses and individuals.
flydubai starts flights to Chattogram
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the resumption of direct flights between Chattogram and Dubai. Flights will operate as part of the flydubai and Emirates codeshare partnership
Dubai Taxi, Baidu’s Apollo Go launch driverless ride-hailing
Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Dubai Taxi Company, in partnership with Baidu, has launched driverless ride-hailing services via the Apollo Go app in Dubai, marking the platform’s first international deployment and a milestone for autonomous transport in the region.