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Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for business, travel, and lifestyle, with 2025 marking one of the busiest years for visa reforms. Over the past year, the emirate has introduced a wave of new residency options, visa-on-arrival privileges, and digital services designed to make living, working, and visiting Dubai easier than ever before. Whether you are a professional seeking a long-term residency, a traveler exploring the Gulf, or a content creator looking to expand your reach, here are the eight biggest Dubai visa changes in 2025 explained in detail. 1) Launch of the 10-Year Blue Visa…
Dubai has further cemented its position as a global aviation hub with the launch of the all-new Emirates Flight Crew Training Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to train pilots on the airline’s future fleet, including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X. Covering more than 63,000 square feet, the training centre features six full-flight simulator bays and is strategically located near other Emirates training facilities in Dubai. This addition forms part of the airline’s wider growth strategy as it prepares for the arrival of its next-generation aircraft. A landmark investment in aviation training The centre represents a AED500 million investment in…
Sharjah is stepping into the spotlight with ambitious developments, strong tourism growth, and a refreshed vision—while balancing its cultural heritage. From mountain retreats to freehold investment surges, this emirate’s momentum is showing both depth and diversity. Here’s what’s going on: Tourism & Visitor Growth Hotel Guest Numbers Rising: In 2023, Sharjah welcomed about 1.5 million hotel guests, up 11% from the previous year. Key growth came from visitors from Russia, the Baltics, the GCC (particularly Oman and Saudi Arabia), and markets such as Australia and the Pacific. sharjah24.ae+1 In early 2025, Sharjah recorded 486,000 guests in Q1, a 13% increase…
Dubai has unveiled two new pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street, further strengthening its commitment to safe, sustainable urban mobility. The bridges, equipped with lifts, staircases, and modern safety systems, are designed to provide secure crossings for pedestrians and cyclists while easing traffic flow at some of the city’s busiest junctions. The initiative is part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, a massive infrastructure program aimed at supporting Dubai’s rapid urban expansion and long-term population goals. The Sheikh Rashid Street bridge measures 91 metres, while the Al Mina Street bridge…
Dubai’s most beloved cultural and entertainment destination, Global Village, has officially confirmed its reopening date for the landmark 30th season. After its summer break, the family-favorite attraction is set to welcome visitors once again on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, running through to Sunday, May 10, 2026. This milestone season promises to be the biggest and boldest yet, celebrating three decades of uniting cultures, cuisines, shopping, and entertainment under one roof. A Dubai Institution for 30 Years Launched in 1997 as a modest pop-up during the Dubai Shopping Festival, Global Village began in a car park opposite the Dubai Municipality building…
K-pop fans in the UAE have a reason to celebrate — the legendary DREAM Concert is making its debut in Abu Dhabi this November. Known as one of South Korea’s most iconic music festivals, DREAM Concert has been thrilling audiences since 1995. Now, for the very first time, it will be staged outside its home country as part of a special 30th-anniversary world tour. The highly anticipated show will take place at Etihad Park, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with performances running from 3pm until 1am. A Star-Studded K-pop Lineup The Abu Dhabi edition promises a lineup packed…
Dubai is preparing to welcome yet another record-breaking marvel to its glittering skyline with the opening of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, in November 2025. At an astonishing 377 metres tall, this will officially become the world’s tallest hotel, surpassing the current record holder, Gevora Hotel. A Sky-High Landmark in Dubai Marina The futuristic glass tower will rise 82 floors above Dubai Marina, one of the city’s most vibrant districts. The hotel will house 1,004 rooms and suites, providing sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, and Downtown Dubai’s skyline. Room rates will start at AED 2,400 per night…
Dubai has introduced stricter rules for private school teachers, including new qualification requirements and a 90-day waiting period for mid-term resignations. The measures, announced by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), are designed to strengthen staffing, improve teacher quality, and ensure greater stability across schools. All new teachers, including those teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies, must meet KHDA-approved standards for qualifications, experience, and conduct. Current teachers already in service have until September 2028 to meet the requirements, while schools following the April academic calendar have until April 2029. A key rule requires teachers and school leaders who resign in…
Dubai Mall is not just the world’s largest shopping destination—it is a symbol of Dubai’s vision to combine luxury, lifestyle, and technology under one roof. Since opening in 2008, the mall has consistently ranked as the most visited retail and entertainment destination in the world, attracting over 100 million visitors annually. A City Within a City Covering more than 12 million square feet, Dubai Mall offers much more than shopping. With over 1,200 retail outlets, 200 international dining options, and attractions ranging from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, it feels like a city within…
Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome Hollywood’s cameras once again as “Dune: Part Three” gears up to begin filming later this year. The much-anticipated movie, scheduled for release in December 2026, will return to the Liwa Desert, which has already played a starring role in the franchise’s depiction of the desert planet Arrakis. The Abu Dhabi Film Commission confirmed the news, stating that the city’s iconic dunes will once again feature on the big screen. Logistical support will be provided by the Creative Media Authority and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, with local powerhouse Image Nation Abu Dhabi joining as…