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Dubai crowned world's 3rd most scenic city after dark
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for exploring after dark, earning a standout nighttime safety score of 87 out of 100 in Travelbag’s global study of long-haul destinations. For travelers who may feel uneasy about venturing...
Abu Dhabi’s New Growth Corridors: Real Estate Opportunities in Master-Planned Districts
Business Upturn
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July 2, 2025
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is expanding beyond its traditional centres, guided by long-term planning and sector-wide investment. Areas like Zayed City, Saadiyat Island, and Masdar City are emerging as key zones within the emirate’s 2030 urban...
Abu Dhabi Opens Marsana Night Beach Entry Tickets Go Up To Dh100 On Weekends
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to take a dip in Abu Dhabi while escaping the summer heat? The Capital now has its own night beach, which has opened its gates on Hudayriyat Island. Located on Marsana East Beach, Marsana Night Beach offers visitors a...
UAE and China Qingdao Overseas Integrated launch service centre to boost trade
ME Construction News
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July 3, 2025
The UAE and China unveiled the Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre at the China-Arab Business Forum held in Qingdao. This initiative aims to boost the US $400bn trade between China and the Arab world. During the Forum, a total of 40...
Archer conducts test flights of its midnight eVTOL in Abu Dhabi
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 158 Archer Aviation has announced that it has conducted test flights of its midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi services at Al Bateen Executive Airport in collaboration with Abu...
Dubai: Gold prices climb, but shopping deals can help cushion the blow
Khaleej Times
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Gold prices rose by over Dh1 per gram in Dubai on Thursday morning, keeping prices above Dh400 per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh403.75 per gram at the opening of the markets on Thursday, up from Dh402.5 per gram at...
Dubai Duty Free shatters sales records in 2025: What’s driving the growth?
Gulf Business
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July 3, 2025
Image credit: WAM/Website Dubai Duty Free has reported record-breaking sales for the first half of 2025, with turnover reaching Dhs4.118bn ($1.128bn)—a 5.34 per cent year-on-year increase. The figure exceeds the previous first-half record by...
Pakistan Hockey Team To Travel India For Asia Cup 2025: Sports Ministry Source
News18
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July 3, 2025
Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 17:53 IST Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan: The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place at Rajgir in Bihar from August 27 to September 7. Pakistan to travel India for Asia Cup 2025 in August. (Picture...
Dubai Airport hosts Autism drill
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Dubai International Airport opened its terminals for a different kind of journey this week. A guided travel simulation helped children with autism spectrum disorder and their families...
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets. They cater to all...
2nd Heritage Conference refutes Western travellers’ writings on UAE
Sharjah24
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Conference Highlights Critical Reflections Dr Bounama stated that the programme held alongside the Second Heritage Conference — under the theme "Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others" — discussed a selection of valuable topics presented by a...
From Shah Rukh Khan to Beyoncé: Why Dubai is the ultimate destination for global celebrities?
The Times of India
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Celebrities from Bollywood to Hollywood are choosing Dubai for its luxury, lifestyle, and star power/ Representative Image From A-list Bollywood icons to global music royalty and Hollywood elites, Dubai has become the world’s go-to destination for...
British holidays at risk as Ryanair and EasyJet forced to axe flights due to French air traffic control strikes - is YOUR flight affected?
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
Tens of thousands of passengers have had their travel plans disrupted after easyJet cancelled 274 flights and Ryanair axed 170 due to French air traffic control strikes. Irish low-cost airline Ryanair said the cancellations today and tomorrow will...
10 brilliant UAE day trips to escape the city
What's On
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July 3, 2025
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are full of brilliant things to do. But when you’re looking to escape the city, the rugged natural landscape of the surrounding emirates makes for a brilliant day trip. So pack up the car, perfect your road trip playlist and...
Cool down season: these top Dubai attractions are staying open all summer
What's On
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July 3, 2025
While summer in Dubai may come with soaring temps, the city knows how to keep the fun going. From indoor theme parks to rainforest biodomes and snowy slopes, here are the coolest indoor attractions staying open throughout the season. Ski Dubai,...
Abu Dhabi to host World Triathlon Multisport Championships 2026
Sacramento Sun - California
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MADRID, 2nd July, 2025 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, cementing its reputation as a premier global destination for multisport and endurance events. Abdulraheem Hassan Al Zarooni, Corporate...
UAE non-oil sector grows steadily, regional tensions weigh on demand - PMI
Zawya
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ABU DHABI - The UAE's non-oil private sector grew steadily in June even as regional tensions weighed on demand, and firms ramped up output to tackle backlogs, a survey showed on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers'...
Turn pencak silat into tourist, cultural attraction, W Sumatra told
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Padang, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo has urged West Sumatra province to turn Indonesia’s traditional martial art pencak silat into a leading tourist, cultural, and sports attraction. “I came here and was...
Dubai Airport Duty-Free retailers hit record Dh4.1 billion sales in first half of 2025
The Times of India
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Dubai Duty Free posts a record Dh4.118 billion ($1.12 billion) in H1 sales, buoyed by strong perfume, confectionery and luxury goods performance, with new boutiques planned for later this year. Dubai Duty Free reported a record-breaking revenue of...
Budget travel in Asia: 5 Asian getaways just a few hours away for Indian travellers with estimated cost, top attractions
Hindustan Times
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July 3, 2025
If you are looking to make your budget travel dreams a reality, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Karan Agarwal, director, Cox and Kings, explained why Asia could be a great choice. He said Asia offers a buffet of options within easy reach, from...