Author: Victoria Dickinson

While Dubai will host approximately the 30th ITS World Congress on September 16-September 20, 2024, some 20,000 participants will convene in the UAE. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre and supported by the Roads and Transport Authority, this year’s Congress is particularly special as it is the first ever to be staged in the region. The theme for this year is ‘Mobility Driven by ITS’ – where new breakthroughs and innovations on smart mobility, transportation and green mobility will be highlighted. Entering its third year, the Congress organised by Intelligent Transport in Europe (ERTICO) in partnership with ITS America…

Staring tonight Monday August 19th up to Wednesday August 21st, a blue supermoon will be visible in the night sky of Dubai and the UAE. For sky gazers the moon will be larger and brighter than it will do for some time, due to the fact that it is closer to earth than usual. Supermoon is going to be seen first at about 8PM tonight. On Tuesday, the idea will be even more pronounced as it comes on the giant moon day when the moon looks 15 percent larger and has 28 percent more brightness to the naked eye. The…

Overview of UAE Golden Visa UAE Golden Visa is one of the popular residency options for now that can provide long-stay without having to frequently renew it. It was formerly offered only to persons who had a considerable influence or who employed a rare kind of knowledge; the visa is now available to countless individuals. Key Features of the Golden Visa The Golden Visa offers the functional residency for five to ten years and grants the right and possibility to work, study and live in the UAE without a local sponsor. It also makes it possible for 100% business control…

The Indian Independence Day is just a few weeks away and there are several entertaining ways to participate in the holiday in Dubai. If you are an expatriate Indian or just an aficionado of spicy Indian meals, these five dining offers are the best chance to gulp up a festive meal. Here are our recommendations, from traditional thalis to innovative set menus that won’t disappoint amid the India’s Independence Day celebrations. 1. Zafran Indian Kitchen Here is Zafran Indian Kitchen’s appealing medium-investment weekday meal for two for a date night. Customers are able to have a host of Indian dishes…

Recently, the Dubai RTA has proposed the establishment of new Salik tolls located on the major roads of the city, which are to be opened in November 2024. They are to be constructed at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road to better manage traffic and avoid areas with much traffic congestion. Users of Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and the Al Safa South toll gate between Al Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets on Sheikh Zayed Road connecting to Business Bay will be charged the standard toll fee…

The expansion of Emirates’s retrofitted Boeing 777 to a number of destinations such that passengers booked for Zurich and Riyadh from October 1, 2024 will receive a boost in their travel experience. This is part of the airline’s expansion to provide its much acclaimed Premium Economy and newly reconstructed Business Class on even more routes. The new contemporary Boeing 777 is soon set to become a part of Emirates’ fleet with the planned change of our fleet by October 1 st 2024, flying our enhanced Ek 85 and Ek 86 flights to Zurich. Riyadh will thus also witness the introduction…

Prepare yourselves for a engaging week full of activity to do’s all around Dubai. This is the kind of setup that can take you through incredible art installations or the wildest outdoor adventures, fantastic food and dining experiences, and anything in between. Below are 12 amazing things to do in Dubai this week; 1. Paint in the Dark To nag champa buff, chalk up some fun at Neon Brush that is a glow in the dark painting session with fluoro paints and funky tunes. The originality of this design ensures it is available for only two days, so book yourself…

For the third time in a raw, EIU has ranked both Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the most liveable cities in MENA region and in Africa by the year 2024. The analysed case shows that both cities recorded considerable increases in the key sectors like healthcare and education thereby strengthening their roles as the regional powerhouses. Thus, Abu Dhabi ranked on the first place and Dubai the second. This achievement reaffirms the cities’ ongoing progress in expanding the practice of building up better infrastructure and offering quality services that are directly linked to high liveability results. Besides being ranked on…

There you are, if you are a UAE or Dubai resident, the Emirates Skywards frequent flyer membership is something you are conversant with. Majority of the members are in the blue or silver category and the privileged members use the gold or platinum category which was added in 2013. However, there’s an elite tier above platinum that few know about: Invitation only or simply, iO, The Fly Emirates brand adopted the fly Emirates iO, which was an abbreviation of Invitation Only. How to get admission? This very prestigious level cannot be obtained through the accumulation of the airline points. It…

Who does not love new-mom content especially if such content is from a royal family? H. H. Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently posted a picture of her baby daughter, Mahra Jr. , on the Instagram stories section of her account and the picture is already a hit. Monsieur captured the scene in one of the most adorable shots: the little princess is wearing Minnie Mouse pajamas. Using a white heart emoji, she masks her face and on it, there is writing that reads ‘Mahra’ which keeps things a little private. However, the following limited view only…