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Saudi Arabia’s Dream of the Desert Luxury Train to Start
Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce a new level of luxury travel with Dream of the Desert, the Kingdom’s first ultra-luxury train. The ....
Reach MENA rebrands as TruReach, a global Destination
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Reach MENA has rebranded as TruReach, evolving from a MENA-founded travel-media and technology specialist into ....
Sharjah's nature-based stays see 5% rise in guests in
Sharjah Collections recorded a 5% increase in guests at its resorts and hotels in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to ....
Seychelles puts GCC at heart of high-value tourism growth
Six in ten visitors reach Seychelles through Gulf aviation hubs, while UAE arrivals rise 6.2 per cent and tourism earnings climb 29 per cent to ....
Rotana Highlights 40 Properties Under Development and Next
• Saudi Arabia represents one quarter of Rotana’s development pipeline, with 10 properties and 1,404 keys in ....
UAE Grand Tour launches 11-day luxury itinerary linking all
A new tourism initiative, the UAE Grand Tour, has gone live, offering visitors a single, continuous travel experience across all seven emirates ....
RAK's Marjan Beach to open first phase in 2 months;
Marjan Beach, a major mixed-use waterfront district on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, is expected to be completed over the next 10 years, with ....
‘A Dubai Invite’ closes after more than 90,000
Dubai’s ‘A Dubai Invite’ programme has closed registrations after receiving more than 90,000 applications from residents, the Dubai ....
UAE adopts national ecotourism policy to protect nature
The UAE Cabinet has approved a National Ecotourism Policy aimed at promoting tourism growth while protecting the country’s natural environment ....
Flydubai says flights to Nepal operating as scheduled after
Dubai-based airline flydubai has confirmed that its flights to Kathmandu are operating as scheduled, as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of ....
10 Most Dangerous Countries for Tourists in 2026
Not every travel destination offers the same level of safety, and some countries remain extremely risky for visitors in 2026. Active conflict, ....
Dubai’s Museum of Illusions Closes at Al Seef After Eight
One of Al Seef’s most recognisable family attractions has closed its doors after nearly eight years beside Dubai Creek. The Museum of ....
Abu Dhabi Tourism Bounces Back as Confidence Returns
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi's tourism sector is regaining momentum as international travel confidence returns following a period of regional ....
From Machboos to Ghaf Juice: Etihad Rail Brings Emirati
The new culinary experience celebrates local tastes as passengers travel between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Etihad Rail has introduced an ....
Dubai Hotels Cut Room Prices with Summer Staycation Deals
DUBAI — Dubai's hotels are trimming room rates and rolling out a wave of staycation offers to draw local residents and visitors from across ....
UAE Introduces New Licensing Fees for Businesses Playing
Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced new licensing fees for businesses that play music commercially, with collections ....
Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Entry Visas to Indian Tourists
The DCT Abu Dhabi initiative runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, and initially covers up to 20,000 visas for eligible Indian ....
Burj Khalifa Introduces UPI Payments for Online Ticket
DUBAI — Booking a visit to the Burj Khalifa has become more convenient for Indian travellers, with At the Top, Burj Khalifa introducing Unified ....