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Dubai Update: Beaches, Malls and Gyms Open
Dubai continues to operate smoothly across most sectors, with beaches, malls, gyms and restaurants welcoming visitors. Here is the latest update on key services including DXB airport, schools and outdoor attractions as of March 5, 2026.
5 Mar 2026
DXB Sets Passenger Record With 95.2 Million in 2025
Dubai International Airport (DXB) processed 95.2 million passengers in 2025, the highest annual total ever recorded by any international airport. Forecasts project 99.5 million in 2026 as the 100-million milestone comes into reach.
12 Feb 2026
Dubai Tourism Boom: 4th in Global Power City Index 2025
Dubai's global appeal has surged in 2026, securing the emirate 4th place in tourist appeal in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025 — ahead of New York, Madrid, and Istanbul — driven by record visitor numbers, world-class shopping, and rapid GDP growth.
2 Feb 2026
DXB Braces for 10 Million Passengers in Record Year-End Rush
Dubai International Airport expects more than 10 million passengers between November 27 and December 31, 2025, with December set to become the busiest month in DXB's history and daily traffic crossing 300,000 on peak days.
27 Nov 2025
Emirates Flight Crew Training Centre Opens in Dubai
Dubai has cemented its position as a global aviation hub with the launch of the Emirates Flight Crew Training Centre — a 63,000 sq ft, AED 500 million facility with six full-flight simulator bays built to train pilots on the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X.
17 Sep 2025
DXB Braces for Record Traffic Over UAE National Day
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for record passenger volumes during the UAE National Day long weekend, from November 28 to December 4. More than 1.9 million passengers are expected to travel through the world's busiest international airport daily, with Saturday
28 Nov 2024
Emirates Named Best Airline in the World at ULTRAs 2024
Emirates won Best Airline in the World at the ULTRAs 2024 Awards in London, beating 91 airlines in a poll of over 12,000 luxury and frequent international travelers. The Dubai-based carrier also racked up 20+ aviation awards this year and announced a $4 billion cabin
12 Nov 2024
Aviation Future Week Dubai: Leaders Shape Air Travel
The world's first Aviation Future Week launched in Dubai on October 15–17, 2024, co-hosted by Emirates Airline and the Museum of the Future. Global aviation leaders gathered to address AI, sustainable aviation fuel, modular aircraft design, and next-generation passenger
16 Oct 2024
Dubai Aviation Future Week: Emirates Hosts First Edition
Emirates Airline and the Museum of the Future have announced the first-ever Aviation Future Week in Dubai, running October 15–17, 2024, uniting UAE ministers, senior officials, and global leaders in aviation, aerospace, airfreight, MRO, and logistics.
17 Sep 2024
Emirates and S.L. Benfica Extend Partnership to 2029
Emirates and S.L. Benfica have signed a record-breaking partnership extension through 2029 — the longest and most significant sponsorship deal in the Portuguese club's history — keeping the "Fly Better" branding on Benfica's red shirts for five more seasons.
15 Aug 2024
Emirates Adds Second Daily A380 on Dubai-Bali Route
Emirates will operate a second daily A380 on the Dubai-Bali route from September 1 to October 26, 2024, replacing the Boeing 777 on flight EK398/399 and adding more than 2,600 weekly seats during Bali's peak travel season.
4 Aug 2024
Emirates Becomes Official Airline Partner of Wimbledon
Emirates has been named the official airline partner of The Championships, Wimbledon — completing the Dubai carrier's sponsorship of all four Grand Slams. A special A380 livery departs for London Heathrow on 1 July for the July 1–14 tournament at the All England Club.
29 Jun 2024
Key UAE Updates: Holidays, Emirates Growth & Real Estate
Key UAE updates this week: the Cabinet confirmed 2024 public holiday dates including a long weekend for National Day; Emirates hit $37bn in annual revenue; Dubai South property prices jumped 15% on Al Maktoum airport expansion news; and GCC nations moved closer to a
22 Jun 2024
UAE Visa on Arrival for Indians: Apply Online First
Indian citizens holding a valid US green card or a UK/EU residence visa are eligible for UAE visa on arrival — but must now apply online through GDRFA before departure. The 14-day single-entry visa costs AED 253 and can be extended once.
26 May 2024