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Al Ain Named Arab Capital of Tourism for 2026

Al Ain has been named Arab Capital of Tourism for 2026 by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, the first destination to hold the Gulf and Arab tourism titles in consecutive years, as the oasis city posts double-digit visitor growth.

1 month ago

Al Yalayis Station to Open September 30, Cutting Trip to Abu Dhabi to 57 Minutes

Al Yalayis Station opens September 30 alongside Al Dhaid in Sharjah, cutting the journey to Abu Dhabi to about 57 minutes as Etihad Rail's passenger network keeps expanding.

1 month ago

Dubai's Museum of the Future to Close September 1 for 2027 Revamp

Dubai's Museum of the Future will temporarily close from September 1 as it prepares to replace every major exhibition, reopening in early 2027 to mark its fifth anniversary.

1 month ago

RTA Widens Sheikh Zayed Road, Cuts Peak Journey Times by 10%

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a two-kilometre widening of Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Mall Metro Station, adding a new lane that raises road capacity by 17 percent and cuts peak journey times by up to 10 percent.

1 month ago

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Welcomes 3.1 Million Guests in Six Months

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi drew more than 3.12 million guests in the first half of 2026, with international visitors making up 78 percent of the total and India the leading source market.

2 months ago

Dubai Public Transport and Taxis Carry 348.1 Million Riders in First Half of 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority says public transport, taxis and shared mobility services carried 348.1 million riders in the first half of 2026, with the Metro accounting for the largest share of trips.

2 months ago

Dubai Retains Crown as World's Busiest Airport for International Travel

Dubai International Airport has kept its title as the world's busiest hub for international travel in August, with airlines scheduling 4.54 million seats as carriers expand for peak summer demand.

2 months ago

US National Parks See Record Crowds This Summer Here's How to Avoid the Rush

America's most famous national parks are logging record visitor numbers this summer just as staffing cuts strain services. Here's what's driving the rush and where to go instead.

3 months ago

UAE Summer Travel: Dubai International Airport Prepares for Over 3 Million Passengers as Busiest Travel Day Revealed

3 months ago

Etihad Rail Allows Pets but Prohibits Bicycles and E-Scooters

3 months ago

Philippine Airlines to Restart Manila–Dubai Flights from October 2, 2026

3 months ago

UAE Tourism Hits Record Highs as Gulf 'Grand Tours' Visa Nears Launch

Dubai and Abu Dhabi both posted all-time visitor records in 2025, and a Schengen-style unified Gulf visa now lining up for a late-2026 pilot could push UAE tourism even higher.

4 months ago