Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
Emirates, Dubai-based airline, has entered into a preliminary deal with Crypto.com to launch the payment option of cryptocurrency to the customers. The agreement, announced by Emirates Group in July 9, 2025, is one of the first that paved the way of the mass adoption of digital currency in the travel industry. The partnership means that travelers will be able to book and purchase via Crypto.com payment platform and full-scale acceleration is planned to be found in 2026. As Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, explains, the initiative is aimed to capture the customers who are younger and…
The Golden Visa program of the UAE launched in 2019 still brings in the world talents and household industry names in different sectors. Formulated to provide 5- to 10-year stay to investors, businesspersons, innovators, researchers, and sports stars, the program has already invited thousands of people, including a constantly extended rows of foreign celebrities who consider the UAE their new place of residence. One of the first and most prominent ones remains the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who acquired his Golden Visa in 2020. The Portuguese star Ronaldo spends much of his leisure time with his family in the city…
With temperatures in Dubai hitting full swing of the summer season, people are opting to spend time and keep cool in glamorous beach clubs. Six really great beach clubs (infinity pool included) that are making a splash all over the city, you can feel free to show off about. 1. African Queen, J1 Beach A French Riviera flair in the desert of Dubai, African Queen makes its guests feel comfortable with luxurious cooler bags containing ice towels and facile sprays of Evian. Taste a bit of light Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy the atmosphere of chic combined with comfort. Admission charge:…
Dubai fans of award-winning Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde are in store of a magical musical night as this superstar musician is coming to perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, July 13, at 8 PM as a part of his tour entitled Sarili Nating Mundo World Tour 2025. The next stop after his sold-out concert in Manila is his Dubai concert where he is set to make another milestone in his world tour and offer heartfelt Original Pilipino Music (OPM). The much-famed concert organized by D&R Pure Jewels and D&R Elegant Events is already sold out with all the options,…
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of Abu Dhabi has revealed the schedule and details of the public transport services, that would run during the Hijri New Year holiday, scheduled on Friday, June 27, 2025. Because of the Islamic New Year 1447, all Customer Happiness Centres in the emirate will be shut down and will reopen on Monday, June 30, 2025. The closure of physical centres however is temporally since residents can still enjoy vital services using different digital applications. These are the official site admobility.gov.ae, Darbi mobile application, Tamm government portal and ITC Support Centre 800850. Taxi Service Call Centre…
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) have recently revealed a significant enlargement plan of Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall metro station, which should be capable of containing up to 220,000 passengers every day. The project, together with the Emaar Properties, is aimed to enhance increased foot traffic, particularly during the peak period, such as New Year Eve and national holidays. This widening will double the size of the station to 8,500 square metres with an hourly capacity of 12,320 passengers or a 65 per cent expansion over the current level of 7,250 passengers an hour. The renovated station will have…
School holidays in Dubai are nearing, and temperatures are rising, so it is best that the whole family is scheduled to have some indoor entertainment. The ice escapes or VR thrills these are the best indoor activities to have your kids staying occupied and happy through the break. 1. Dubai Ice Rink Take it easy by visiting the Ice Rink of the Dubai Mall at which families can skate together or even enjoy personal classes. Operating hours are 10am to 12 am every day. The costs begin at Dhs90. Dubai Mall | 224 6255 | dubaiicerink.com 2. Fun City Fun…
The Government of Dubai has officially announced that Friday (June 27, 2025) will be a day off in observance of the Hijri New Year providing a long weekend to all the government employees in the emirate. Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) publicly communicated it in a circular addressed to all the government entities, departments, and institutions. The holiday extends to the staff in the public sector with the exception of workers in hotels that offer vital facilities or key services that work in shifts. These organisations will enjoy the freedom to schedule working hours according to the operation need…
RTA has come up with a new initiative in partnership with e&; providing free WiFi at all the bus and marine transport stations in Dubai so commuters no longer need to spend their money to utilize WiFi. It was announced on Tuesday, June 17, and it was a significant move in the journey of emirate to promote digital services to people. The implementation of free WiFi spans 43 bus and marine transport stations operated by RTA, just in case passengers have to use their smartphone, tablets and laptops on the move or even before commencing the trip. This is among…
Once Eid Al Adha is over, people in the UAE are already interested in finding out when the next long weekend will be in 2025. Residents are anticipated to get a three-day weekend, since the upcoming holiday will be marked for Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, and the date is Friday, September 5. In the Islamic calendar, Islamic New Year happens in Rabi’ Al Awwal 12. Because these holidays follow Islamic law, the exact day will be set by the phase of the moon. Because of this, the holiday could be held on a different day than you are used to.…