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UAE interest rates rise: What it means for your mortgage, loans and savings
UAE interest rates have changed and your finances could too If you have a mortgage, a loan or money sitting in a savings account, the latest UAE interest rates are worth knowing about. The Central Bank has raised its Base Rate to 3.9%, with the new rate taking effect on September 17. What happens next will look […]
Emirates to phase out A380 planes by 2040
“We’re sad not to have this aircraft operate with us forever” – Emirates’ chief operations officer Adel Al Redha Emirates is expecting to phase out its jumbo A380 planes by 2040, Emirates‘ chief operations officer Adel Al Redha has said. Speaking to The National during Arabian Travel Market 2026, the Emirates deputy president said that […]
Just announced: Black Coffee to headline Ushuaïa Dubai season opening
The legendary South African DJ returns to Ushuaïa at Dubai Harbour after a sellout show in 2025 Ushuaïa Dubai is bringing some huge international DJs to Dubai Harbour this season. But it’s renowned South African DJ Black Coffee who will kick off the open-air super club’s third season with a headline set on Saturday October […]
Jaww Spot opens in Abu Dhabi
Neo-Emirati dining has a new home as Jaww Spot opens doors in Abu Dhabi. There’s a new kind of table in town, one that is modern, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the Emirates. Jaww Spot is the newest player in neo-Emirati dining, located in Blooms Garden, Al Muntazah, Abu Dhabi. Named after […]
Emirates Skywards is doubling your Miles on Emirates and flydubai Flights
BRB, we’re planning our next trip to earn the extra Miles with Emirates Skywards Thinking of making that grand trip that somehow keeps getting stalled? Well, looks like travelling as an Emirates Skywards member is giving just the upgrade that you didn’t know you needed. The award-winning loyalty programme just made travelling a whole lot […]
Dubai is getting 4 Etihad Rail stations: Here’s where they’ll be
Etihad Rail is adding four new connections to Dubai’s rail network Dubai’s rail network is getting a major addition, with four Etihad Rail stations planned across the emirate. Two will serve the national passenger network, while the other two will be part of the much-anticipated high-speed rail link between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Two stations for […]
Abu Dhabi Comedy Season adds two more comics to lineup
Anubhav Singh Bassi and Aries Spears join the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup with new shows added for 2026. Two more comedy heavyweights have been added to Abu Dhabi Comedy Season at Etihad Arena on November 21 2026. American comedian Aries Spears is headed to Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing along his high-energy, […]
Dubai is getting a second Etihad Rail station in Meydan
A new Etihad Rail station at Meydan will connect the UAE railway with the upcoming metro Gold Line Only weeks before Dubai’s first Etihad Rail station opens on September 30, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that a second station is planned for the city’s Meydan area. Speaking to The National, Abdul Muhsen […]
7 Dubai restaurants where it feels like you’re dining in a garden
More greenery, please Forget the standard dining room – these Dubai restaurants are bringing a little jungle energy to the table. From leafy corners to full-on botanical interiors, some days just call for a change of scene – somewhere softer, calmer, and surrounded by green. And Dubai is home to some seriously lush restaurants that […]
6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: September 14 to 17
We’ve lined up fun activities to do in Abu Dhabi for every day of the work week. Get a well-deserved escape from reality this week in Abu Dhabi with these 6 fun things to do. Whether it’s discovering the city through a new lens or immersing in new cultural performing arts, here’s everything to do […]
Etihad Airways unveils stunning new A330 cabins
The A330 will feature Etihad’s new Beyond Borders product, with a new design style across First, Business and Economy Etihad Airways has unveiled a world-first look at its new Airbus A330 cabin during Arabian Travel Market 2026. Set to enter service in September 2027, the A330 will feature Etihad’s new Beyond Borders product and experience, […]
These 5 cafes in Dubai are taking protein-maxxing to the next level
These Dubai cafes are making sure you get your daily protein intake No one really does desserts and drinks like Dubai, from viral Ube flavoured drinks to the oh-so popular Dubai chocolate making its way to various other forms drinks and desserts. In short, it’s not much of a foreign concept for the city to […]
6 things to do in Dubai this week: September 14 to 17
Things to do in Dubai for a midweek reset Need a few ideas for the week ahead? We’ve rounded up six things worth making plans for, from a Brazilian-inspired night on The Palm to a new Central American menu, plus a few easy ways to eat, drink and switch up your usual routine. Pick one, […]