Tracking tourism for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Tourism · Business & EconomyExperience Dubai's Eid shopping atmosphere at major malls with extended hours and festive celebrations. Crowds, fountain shows, and family activities during the holiday period.
Tourism · Business & EconomyThailand ends 60-day visa exemption, now limiting tourist stays to 30 days. Learn how the new rules affect UAE residents and what alternatives exist for extended visits.
Business & Economy · TourismEmirates retrofits 219 aircraft with Premium Economy on upper deck and 4K entertainment. Learn what's changing on your Dubai flights from 2026 onward.
Tourism · LifestyleteamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi completed one year transforming museum experiences. Visiting tips, best times, ticket info & why residents return to this interactive experience.
Tourism · Business & EconomyMV Hondius hantavirus: Initial contacts test negative, but 42-day monitoring continues. What UAE residents and international travelers should know about risks.
Lifestyle · TourismSharjah's 12th Calligraphy Biennial honors 3 international masters this October. Free exhibitions, workshops and live demonstrations explore traditional and modern techniques.
Tourism · LifestyleAlserkal Art Month's final week offers free art, workshops, and Art Dubai collaboration through May 18. Discover Dubai's Al Quoz district's cultural events.
Tourism · Business & Economy150 passengers evacuated after deadly hantavirus kills 3 on MV Hondius cruise. Essential health protocols and travel safety tips for UAE residents abroad.
TourismEssential health prep for UAE pilgrims heading to Hajj 2026: vaccination rules, heat safety, medical clearance, and what the UAE delegation provides.