Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
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.…
A lot of people believe deserts and tall skyscrapers represent the dominant scenes in the Middle East. Still, the region is famous for owning some of the most exciting unknown places, all with their own characteristics to offer. These seven unique places in the Middle East might take your breath away because of how lovely they are. 1. Mountains of Asir Province – located in Saudi Arabia Southern Saudi Arabia is home to the Asir Mountains, which provide beautiful valleys, mild temperatures, and ancient villages sitting on the hillsides. People who love nature can walk or use a cable car…
Again, Dubai leads the world in foreign direct investment (FDI) for the cultural and creative industries (CCI), the latest fDi Markets report from the Financial Times reveals. In 2024, the city was rated the number one destination worldwide for greenfield FDI over big hubs such as London, New York and Singapore. For the third successive year, Dubai is leading the globe in bringing in foreign investment for the creative sector. There was an 8% rise in creative sector projects in 2024, with the city obtaining 971, compared to 2023. The 60% jump in capital (AED18.86 billion or USD 5.1 billion)…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made parking and public transportation changes for the Eid Al Adha holiday in 2025. RTA posts the updates, made through their X account, for many facilities such as public parking, the Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, buses, marine transport and Customer Happiness Centres. There are many public parking spaces available for free in Dubai. From June 5 to June 8, parking in Dubai will not be charged for any driver. Still, visitors will find that multi-story parking facilities operate normally and you will have to pay for access. Dubai Metro will keep running for…
For Eid Al Adha in 2025, Dubai Municipality has let the public know that four public beaches will be designated for family use during the holiday. The Municipality looks after these main beaches: Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 and Umm Suqeim 2. It is designed to make sure families have a good experience by overseeing the big crowds seen at Eid. By designating them for families the Municipality wishes to offer families a place that is both secure and comfortable. Resulting in greater safety in Dubai, an agency rated 126 experts as the safety and rescue team, providing…
The UAE cities are all set to make Eid Al Adha 2025 sparkle, as they organize events to light up the night skies. There are great spots at beaches and some with special zones for family, so you can see the best fireworks over the festive weekend. Key Points of Awesome Abu Dhabi Yas Island You can attend three evenings of fireworks, beginning at 9pm on June 6, 7 and 8. Yas Bay Waterfront is the best place to see the skyline and its restaurants have received awards. The Corniche Abu Dhabi’s Corniche will light up with fireworks on June…
Because Eid Al Adha weekend is almost here, many UAE residents are looking forward to enjoying a few days away and Oman, just next door, is a great option. A short journey leads to Oman which has peaceful beaches, beautiful mountains and interesting history. No matter if you want to take a road trip or fly, here are all the methods available for getting from the UAE to Oman. By Air: The fastest way is to use air flights. Flight time from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah to Muscat takes only about 45 minutes to one hour. Tickets from Emirates…
In search of the very best way to remain cool during the Dubai summer? You’ll find SAL at the popular Mediterranean-themed pool and dining location which lies behind the Burj Al Arab. Owing to its great ocean views and quiet, upscale setting, SAL offers one of the greatest pool days in town. From the moment you spot Burj Al Arab, cross the bridge and see the glittering Gulf on both sides, the lavish atmosphere becomes obvious. Relaxing by the pool has become the main luxury within resorts, rather than luxury suites or fancy dining. From the front of the restaurant,…