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Dubai Fountain to reopen soon: Rare photos trace attraction’s history
If there’s one thing in Dubai you just can’t miss, it’s as tall as the Burj Khalifa. It’s a must-visit stop for tourists who want to snap a selfie or a ‘groufie’, and it’s fair to say that probably not a
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Dubai: 10 attractions that will remain open for summer in 2025
As is customary in the UAE, outdoor attractions in Dubai begin seasonal closures with the onset of summer. But, as usual, the city has ample entertainment options that do not require you to endure the heat. These attractions remain open
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Dubai: 6 major attractions closing for summer 2025
Dubai’s vibrant outdoor attractions remain temporarily paused to await the seasonal hospitality during summer. However, with the UAE expecting rising temperatures, some of the attractions have already closed for seasonal maintenance
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UAE tourist permit for Indians: Cost, eligibility, e-visa, visa-on-arrival
An annual trend shows millions of Indian travelers visiting the UAE. A 2024 survey revealed that UAE stands within the top five preferred
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UAE: 10GB tourist SIM card, 15% discount at attractions with new Abu Dhabi Pass
Abu Dhabi visitors can obtain a SIM card with 10GB data and gain access to special rates and discounts at various attractions throughout the UAE
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How one of UAE oldest villages is being transformed into a tourist attraction
Al Jazeera Al Hamra is a lesson of history standing on the traditional emirati architecture and one of the ancient villages within the borders of
Read MoreDubai: Tourist targeted 5 times in 5 days exposes nightclub billing scam
A scam nightclub billing scam, five times, five days, for a Canadian tourist named SY. He’d read our expose on the scam, so he wanted to tell his story and put a stop to it. SY recouped Dh7,000 and even gave another victim back
Read MoreDubai biggest sale: How tourists, expats plan for VIP access, mega discounts during DSF
Ashwin Kuttan and his family were in Dubai from New Delhi, India, to attend the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), held between December 6 and January 12. They wanted to visit it for themselves, because it was known for exclusive sales and funky
Read MoreRas Al Khaimah sets ambitious goal to attract 3.5 million tourists a year by 2030
Ras Al Khaimah has also ambitious targets for the tourism industry: Tripling tourist numbers to 3.5 million annually and doubling the number of rooms in hotels by 2030, a top official told Gulf News. "We currently have 8,000 hotel
Read MoreDubai Police to launch digital officer to help tourists in emergencies
While exhibiting at the Gitex Global Technology event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the armed forces introduced their recent technological advancement: an integrated digital tourism officer incorporated in the Dubai Police app. This online
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