Tonight… the war in Yemen took a dangerous new turn. Saudi warplanes reportedly struck UAE-backed separatist forces in southern Yemen—marking a serious escalation inside the Saudi-led coalition itself …
Kapil Sharma rings in 2026 by opening Kap’s Cafe in Dubai and it feels straight out of his Netflix show
This marks the brand’s first Middle Eastern location. The cafe offers comfort food and a Netflix-inspired ambiance. It aims to provide a cosy experience for fans and travellers. The Dubai opening …
Saudi jets strike UAE-backed separatists in Yemen; Abu Dhabi says its forces have withdrawn
UAE says it seeks de-escalation as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi jostle for power in government-run areas after forming coalition against Iran-backed Houthis …
Abu Dhabi Police warn against motorist distraction at intersections; highlight AED50,000 impoundment release fee
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh call to motorists to maintain total concentration while navigating intersections and traffic signals, cautioning that momentary distractions are a leading cause of …
UAE expresses solidarity with Switzerland, conveys condolences over victims of Crans-Montana ski resort fire
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its full solidarity with the Swiss Confederation following the tragic fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which resulted in a devastating toll of deaths and injuries.
UAE prayer timings 2026: New year changes to Fajr–Isha schedule, Friday prayers and traffic advisory
PM across all emirates starting January 2, 2026, simplifying schedules for families and workers. This change, part of the ‘Year of the Family’ initiative, aims to synchronize community events. Expect increased traffic due to school dismissals and concentrated mosque-goers,
Dubai Duty Free Whisky Tour: What’s Actually Worth Buying?
Join the whisky hunt at Dubai Duty Free! Explore bourbon, scotch, and rare Japanese whisky. Discover what’s worth buying, including a Macallan Harmony bottle.
Prayer timings, legal adulthood age, plastic ban and more: List of policy changes in UAE explained
UAE has banned single-use plastic across the Emirate from January 1, including beverage cups and lids, plastic cutlery, plates, straws, stirrer, Styrofoam food containers etc. Paper bags thinner than 50 micron are also banned.
Dubai Police impound supercar after flame-burst social media stunt
Dubai Police take action against supercar driver following high-speed social media stunt and flame-burst modifications …
Dubai Invitational 2026 LIVE: Dates, UK times, field, leaderboard, prize money and how to follow as McIlroy and Fleetwood face off
The 2026 Dubai Invitational will kick off another big year of golf on the DP World Tour. Tommy Fleetwood held off Ryder Cup team-mate Rory McIlroy to win this event two years ago. It was not held …
13 awesome things to do in Dubai this weekend
Spend your Saturday morning at a rooftop Pilates session held next to the TATTU Dubai infinity pool. You’ll start off with a cold-infused tea and oshibori, before completing the serene 45-minute class …
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches operation against UAE-backed separatists
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launched what it called a peaceful operation to take back military positions from the UAE-backed southern separatists on Friday, who in turn said seven Saudi airstrikes …
When midnight lasted an hour: Abu Dhabi’s unforgettable New Year fireworks
A stunning New Year’s Eve welcomed 2026 as Abu Dhabi lit up the sky in a way few cities ever have. The capital of the United Arab Emirates staged an extraordinary celebration at the Sheikh Zayed …
Dubai’s hottest real estate spots in 2025: Where did billions flow?
The Dubai real estate market 2025 shattered records for the fifth consecutive year, generating an unprecedented AED 682bn in sales …
Dubai has just introduced a huge new plastic ban – here’s what’s changed
Dubai is rolling out another phase of its single use plastic ban as of Thursday January 1 – and it’s going to have a big impact on your takeaway …
Flight attendant found dead in Dubai had chillingly predicted her own murder
A Russian flight attendant who fled to the UAE in a desperate attempt to escape her alleged stalker was found brutally murdered in a Dubai hotel …
These 8 major Dubai changes are happening in 2026
Dubai is constantly changing. There is never a dull day in the emirate and as we prepare to say hello to 2026, we’re also preparing for a whole host of Dubai changes to be introduced.