News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
UAE residents should prepare for another rainy weekend as more scattered rainshowers are to occur until Saturday. We have been experiencing an unstable weather in the UAE the past few weeks and the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) …
Although most people can only wonder about living on Mars, the UAE’s top officials are taking actual steps to realize this dream. One hundred years from now, the first human settlers could be living on …
An 850 Million AED worth of construction projects have started at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. This includes a high-rise residential tower of 55 storeys, 16 cinemas, and a retail and car park expansion of …
City beaches are about to get a makeover, as the Dubai Municipality plans to spend 35 million AED on improving marine facilities and coastal protection. This includes the addition of floating anchors, swimming barriers, and …
The future of transportation in Dubai: Self-driving flying cars. With the goal of making Dubai as the smartest city in the world, smart flying cars is definitely something to look forward to this summer of …
Filipinos in the UAE could be in for a treat, as Manny Pacquiao hinted that his next fight would be in the country. In a recent tweet on his official Twitter account, the boxing legend posted, …
A record-breaking 14.9 million overnight visitors came to Dubai in 2016, according to a statement by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. This is five percent higher than the number of visitors in 2015. It …
If you’re planning to renew your residence visa anytime soon, then you’d better have health insurance. The Dubai government is now upholding the “no health insurance, no visa rule” for all residents. If you are …
The UAE ranked first among countries that have the best Halal ecosystems, according to the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report by Thomson Reuters. Malaysia and Turkey ranked second and third, respectively. The countries were ranked …
Social media is buzzing with excitement as pictures of the Al Maktoum family’s first female pilot are trending on Instagram. Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has just completed her first …