Dubai news & updates

Dubai welcomed about 869,000 international overnight visitors in August as hotel occupancy recovered to 66%. Here is what the rebound means for travellers, residents and hospitality.

DESC has unveiled an Emirati-built deepfake detector plus new cyber-skills and information-security auditor initiatives at GISEC Global 2026.

An 80km route from Abu Dhabi through Dubai to Sharjah is approved with 12 lanes, 72 bridges and 17 tunnels. Here is what the two phases mean.

The three-month Dubai Mallathon season finishes on 15 September. Here are the final hours, eight locations, free-entry rules and milestone numbers.

Traffic is being shifted onto new parallel routes around City Walk as the Al Safa Street improvement project moves into construction. Here is what drivers, residents and visitors need to know.

DXB jumped from 5.0 million passengers in June to 6.3 million in July. Here is what the new 70 million 2026 forecast means for travellers.

JVC District 16 becomes PARKONIC Zone P117 on 15 October. Check current rates, the 13 October resident cutoff, memberships, Salik payment and visitor rules.

The published summer closure runs through 14 September. Here are the current ticket prices, hours, family rules, encounter times and first-visit practicalities.

ATM runs 14–17 September at DWTC. It is trade-only: here are the badge rules, late registration fees, opening hours and practical Metro advice.

Dubai SME and Kitopi have expanded the programme to 12 Emirati founders. The first four concepts are live through Eatopi now, with new cohorts in October and November.

RTA ran more than 1.6 million checks while total violations fell 21% and unlicensed-transport cases dropped 57%. Here is what residents and travellers should actually take from the numbers.

Eight forums, 400+ speakers and 175+ sessions come to DWTC. Here is who can attend, how registration works and how to plan the programme.

More than 35 initiatives will cover roads, rail and public transport. Here is what the strategy means for residents — and what RTA has not announced yet.

A second DWC runway is due by end-2027 and a small flydubai move could come first. Here is what is actually changing — and what is not.

Korean culture, beauty, food and entertainment are coming to Dubai for ten days. Here is what is confirmed and what travellers still need to verify.

Signs, apps and onboard announcements are changing through November. Here is how to recognise both names and avoid missing your Red Line stop.

The exhibitions are closed, with a Q1 2027 return planned. What to check in existing bookings and how to adjust a Dubai itinerary.

GDRFA officers can bring passport processing to passengers during busy periods. The launch says transactions take about 12–15 seconds, but arrival eligibility is still limited in phase one.

Dubai joins the UAE passenger rail rollout at Dubai Al Yalayis Station near Jumeirah Golf Estates. Confirmed route, booking cautions, Metro context and the facts I would check before travel.

A practical look at Atlantis The Royal, how it differs from Atlantis The Palm, who the resort suits and what to know before booking.

Creek Tower construction is active again, but final height and completion claims still need disciplined sourcing. Here’s what is confirmed, what remains uncertain and what Creek Harbour offers visitors now.

Dubai summer means serious heat, aggressive air-conditioning and a very different daily rhythm. Here’s how to plan outdoor windows, indoor time, transport and recovery without relying on a brittle discount claim.

RTA confirms a 30 km line with 14 stations linking Creek, Festival City, Creek Harbour, International City, Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif and Al Warqa. Construction reached 20% in May 2026; target opening is 9 September 2029.

The fair guide now separates the completed 2026 special edition from the confirmed 7–11 April 2027 return at Madinat Jumeirah, with current public and preview dates clearly distinguished.

The Virtual Working Programme lets remote workers live in the UAE for one year, renewable. Requirements, costs, what bank accounts and insurance you need, and whether it's actually worth it.

Hatta’s mountain activities run on mixed seasonal schedules. The current guide separates year-round options from operators and resort components that close or reduce service in summer.