Dubai targets illegal visa services
- 19-Jun-2026
DUBAI: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has taken decisive action against violations involving the promotion of unauthorised visa and residency services through social media platforms, in a move aimed at safeguarding the public and ensuring that all services are accessed exclusively through official channels. The crackdown, led by […]
Dubai announces free parking, metro, tram and bus timings
- 13-Jun-2026
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced revised operating hours for its services during the Hijri New Year 1448 holiday on Monday, June 15. Public parking across Dubai will be free on the holiday, except for multi-storey parking facilities. Regular parking fees will resume on Tuesday, June 16. All RTA Customer Happiness Centres […]
Dubai tourist visa within 48 hours: here’s how to get it
- 09-Jun-2026
People wishing to visit Dubai can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after completing the required application procedures, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said, highlighting efforts to simplify entry for international visitors. One Month or Two Months Visa in Record Time The authority said single-entry tourist […]
Dubai readies air-conditioned rest areas for delivery bike riders
- 06-Jun-2026
Every rest area features an air-conditioned space equipped with water dispensers and mobile phone charging stations
Dubai gets advanced lab to detect foodborne viruses
- 06-May-2026
Dubai Municipality has launched the ViruGenetics Lab, an advanced testing facility dedicated to detecting foodborne viruses
Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai’s aura of calm after Iran attack
- 01-Mar-2026
DUBAI: As Iran fired a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf States in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, some in Dubai ran for cover and others froze at windows, watching the sky as if trying to make sense of something that had seemed impossible. “Oh my god … this is the view from […]
Dubai announces third edition of Hatta Farming Festival
- 28-Jan-2026
HATTA, DUBAI – Under the Dubai Farms program, Dubai Municipality has officially launched the third edition of the Hatta Farming Festival. Running until February 1, 2026, at the scenic Hatta Leem Lake, the event marks a significant expansion in the UAE’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and rural development. The festival was inaugurated as part of […]
Dubai RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service
- 11-Dec-2025
DUBAI – Dubai’s commitment to smart mobility took a significant step today with the launch of a pilot public Robotaxi service, now available to commuters through the Uber app. The initiative is a collaboration between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), autonomous driving technology leader WeRide and Uber . The launch aligns directly with the […]
Dubai cafe unveils the world’s most expensive coffee
- 31-Oct-2025
Selling for nearly $1,000 a cup, a cafe in Dubai is offering the world’s most expensive coffee, brewed from Panamanian beans sold at a premium price. The wealthy emirate is known for its extravagant ventures including an enormous mall with an indoor ski area, the world’s tallest building and an artificial island dotted with five-star […]
Dubai Launches New Incentive Program to Boost Hotel Development
- 27-Oct-2025
Dubai Incentive Program to Boost Hotel Development