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Emirates Streams World Cup 2026 Live on All Flights
Emirates will stream all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on its flights via Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on the ICE entertainment system. Coverage runs from June 11 to July 19, across all cabin classes.
21 Jun 2026
Dubai to Maldives Flight for $231 This September
A Dubai to Maldives flight deal at $231 one-way is live now, with a fixed departure date of September 18, 2026. That is a genuinely rare fare for this route — September is typically the cheapest month on DXB–MLE, and even then $231 is well below the seasonal average.
12 May 2026
Emirates A380 Starlink Wi-Fi Is Free for All Passengers
Emirates A380 Starlink Wi-Fi is officially live and completely free. The world's first Starlink-equipped A380 returned to Dubai on April 24, 2026 after installation in Newquay, UK, delivering over 2 Gbps — a thousand-fold upgrade — to all cabin classes with one-click access.
4 May 2026
Emirates Keeps 100 Destinations Open Amid Disruptions
Emirates continues operating to more than 100 destinations worldwide despite ongoing Middle East disruptions. Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are also running selective flights. Complimentary date changes, rebooking, and refunds are available to eligible passengers.
13 Apr 2026
Emirates Working to Resume Full Global Flights
Emirates has announced plans to restore its full global flight network within days as regional airspace gradually reopens. The Dubai-based airline is operating a reduced but growing schedule from Dubai International Airport (DXB), already serving 84 international destinations
9 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Refund & Rebooking Guide 2026
Travellers affected by UAE flight disruptions can rebook tickets or claim refunds as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia roll out flexible travel policies. Here is what you need to do.
5 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai Suspensions
UAE airlines issued a UAE flight update today, suspending operations after the GCAA imposed precautionary airspace measures. Emirates halted flights until 3pm March 3; Etihad and flydubai until 2–3pm March 2; Air Arabia also suspended UAE services.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Free Hotel and Rebooking Plan for Stranded Passengers
The UAE has activated a full passenger support plan covering free hotel accommodation, meals, and flight rebooking assistance for over 20,200 travellers affected by regional flight disruptions. Here is what the GCAA initiative covers and the steps passengers should take.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Delays: Government Supports Passengers
The UAE government has activated an emergency aviation support plan after flight delays and cancellations left over 20,200 passengers stranded. The GCAA is covering all hotel stays, meals, and rebooking costs at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports.
2 Mar 2026
Dubai City Terminal Project: Check In Across the City
Dubai travellers will soon skip long airport queues thanks to the new City Terminal Project, approved under the Dubai 10X Initiative. Check in at locations across the city, then travel directly to your departure hall via secure transport.
29 Jan 2026
Etihad Airways Named World's Safest Airline 2026
Etihad Airways has topped AirlineRatings' 2026 World's Safest Airlines list, becoming the first Gulf carrier to claim the number one spot globally. Emirates ranked fifth and flydubai placed fourth among budget carriers, giving the UAE three airlines in the world's top five
13 Jan 2026
Visiting Dubai in 2026: Cashless Payments Guide
Dubai aims to make 90% of all payments cashless by end of 2026 under the Dubai Cashless Strategy. For tourists, that means thinking ahead — from picking the right card to understanding how tipping and visa fees are changing.
8 Jan 2026
Middle East Aviation 2026: Dubai Leads the Gulf Hub Race
Gulf aviation is entering 2026 with its biggest hubs adding routes, completing terminals, and pushing sustainability commitments. Emirates expands UK capacity, Hamad International's expansion is done, and Dubai's $35B Al Maktoum airport targets 2032.
4 Jan 2026
Dubai International Airport Retains World's Busiest Crown
Dubai International Airport closed December 2025 at the top of worldwide traffic rankings, recording 5.5 million scheduled seats — more than any other airport on Earth. Fresh OAG data confirmed a 4% year-on-year capacity increase, cementing DXB's place as the world's busiest
30 Dec 2025
Emirates Dubai Winter Offer: Free Cruise and Art Museum
Emirates is giving travellers free access to a Dubai Marina sunset dinner cruise and Arte Museum Dubai — just for booking a return flight by 21 December 2025. Travel window: January 7 to March 18, 2026.
15 Dec 2025
100+ Countries Accepting UAE Driving License: Full List
Your UAE driving license is recognized in over 100 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and the GCC — covering the US, UK, Canada, Japan, France, and Australia. Here's the full updated list and exactly what "accepted" means at the rental counter.
12 Dec 2025
Dubai International Airport: World's Busiest Gateway
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is more than just an airport — it is the beating heart of global aviation. Ranked the world's busiest international airport for ten consecutive years, DXB welcomed a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, connecting travelers across 272
6 Sep 2025
Emirates A350 Launches Dammam Flights in Saudi Debut
Emirates has launched daily Airbus A350 service to Dammam, marking the aircraft's Saudi Arabia debut. Flight EK 827 departs Dubai at 7:30 am and arrives at 7:50 am, operating a 312-seat three-class cabin with lie-flat Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy.
8 Jul 2025
Emirates at Paris Airshow 2025: A350 Debut After 15 Years
Emirates is back at the Paris Airshow for the first time in over 15 years, displaying its new Airbus A350 at Le Bourget. The airline highlights redesigned cabins, next-gen IFE, and its €114bn investment in French aerospace partners including Airbus, Safran, and Thales.
17 Jun 2025
UAE Airlines Eid Al Adha 2025 Flight Deals
UAE airlines are rolling out attractive Eid Al Adha 2025 flight deals as the June 5–8 holiday approaches. Emirates offers zero-interest installment payments, Etihad has round-trip fares from AED 285, Air Arabia starts at AED 129, and flydubai has summer fares from AED 965.
28 May 2025
300,000 Travelers at Dubai Terminal 3 Easter Weekend
Emirates expects more than 300,000 passengers to travel through Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 over Easter weekend (April 18-21, 2025). The airline is urging travellers to check in online, drop bags the night before, and arrive at gates well ahead of departure.
19 Apr 2025
Emirates Tops Middle East in 2025 Airline Brand Rankings
Emirates retained its position as the Middle East's most valuable airline brand in the Brand Finance Airlines 2025 report, ranking fourth globally with a brand value of $8.4 billion — a 27% rise — making it the top-ranked carrier outside the United States.
18 Apr 2025
Funniest April Fools' Day Pranks of 2025
Brands across the UAE and beyond went all out for April Fools' Day 2025, dropping hilariously convincing stunts — from Emirates treating parcels like first-class passengers to Dyson Arabia's Airbrow brow styler. Here are the funniest pranks of the year.
2 Apr 2025
Inside Emirates' New Airbus A350: Cabin, Seats & Prices
Emirates' new Airbus A350 entered service on January 3, 2025, on the Dubai–Edinburgh route. The 312-seat aircraft features 32 lie-flat business class seats, 21 premium economy seats, and 259 economy seats, with 4K screens, faster Wi-Fi, and new tableware throughout.
7 Jan 2025
UAE Passport Named World's Most Powerful for 4th Year
The UAE passport has claimed the top spot in the Arton Capital Global Passport Power Rankings 2024 for the fourth year running, offering Emirati citizens access to 133 visa-free countries and 47 visa-on-arrival nations.
24 Dec 2024
Emirates Festive Travel Surge: December Rush Tips
Emirates is gearing up for a record festive travel season, with over 88,000 daily passenger departures expected from Dubai International Airport in December 2024 — nearly 20% more than the same period in 2023. Here's how to navigate the peak-season rush.
10 Dec 2024
Emirates Airbus A350 Launches First Flight in January 2025
Emirates will launch its first Airbus A350 in January 2025, operating the inaugural flight on the Dubai–Edinburgh route. The aircraft, registered A6-EXA, arrived in Dubai from Toulouse on 25 November 2024 and features 32 business class, 21 premium economy, and 259 economy seats.
26 Nov 2024
Emirates and Spotify Launch Inflight Audio Partnership
Emirates has teamed up with Spotify to elevate inflight entertainment, giving passengers on 140+ routes access to curated playlists and top podcasts through the airline's award-winning ice system — with more languages arriving in 2025.
7 Nov 2024
Emirates NBA Cup Livery Unveiled on Airbus A380
Emirates unveiled a striking NBA-themed livery on an Airbus A380 ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. The all-blue aircraft features the NBA logo, red engine cowls, and will offer passengers exclusive courtside menus and live game streaming on flights to 14 US and Canadian cities
19 Oct 2024
Emirates Opens New Lounge at London Stansted Airport
Emirates has opened a new premium lounge at London Stansted Airport, investing more than £4 million in the 900-square-metre space. Serving First and Business Class travellers and Emirates Skywards members, the lounge offers farm-to-table dining, shower facilities, and direct
20 Sep 2024
Emirates Premium Economy Hits Boeing 777s on 6 US Routes
Emirates is rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft — featuring Premium Economy for the first time on these routes — to six US cities from November 2024, adding Chicago, Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, Seattle, Newark, and Miami to its four-cabin US network.
19 Sep 2024
Emirates Launches Exclusive Onboard Fragrance With VOYA
Emirates has partnered with luxury organic beauty brand VOYA to introduce exclusive fragrances across 400 daily flights. The two bespoke scents — one for men, one for women — are available free in Business and First Class lavatories, and at the Al Majlis lounge at Dubai
6 Sep 2024
Emirates Reaches 1,700 Cities via 162 Global Partners
Emirates has doubled its beyond-network reach to nearly 1,700 cities in one year through 162 travel partners including 31 codeshare and 118 interline agreements, enabling seamless single-ticket travel across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
31 Aug 2024
UAE Airlines Now Fly to 606 Destinations Globally
UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worldwide — a 3.4% rise from 586 in 2023 — as the GCAA projects annual passenger traffic to hit 140 million. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi are all expanding routes and fleets.
26 Aug 2024
Emirates and USTA Foundation Launch Tennis Court Program
Emirates has extended its 13-year role as Official Airline Partner of the US Open with a new community initiative. The "Force for Good" program commits $2.5 million over five years to resurface tennis courts at underserved parks, schools, and community centers — starting with
16 Aug 2024
Emirates Retrofitted Boeing 777 Coming to Zurich and Riyadh
Emirates is deploying its retrofitted Boeing 777 on Zurich and Riyadh routes from October 1, 2024, introducing Premium Economy to the Middle East for the first time as part of a fleet-wide cabin upgrade programme targeting 28 destinations by year-end.
13 Aug 2024
Emirates' Retrofitted 777 Debuts on Geneva Route
Emirates launched its first retrofitted Boeing 777 on flight EK83 to Geneva on 7 August 2024, completing the 37-day cabin overhaul four days ahead of schedule. The aircraft features new Business Class and Premium Economy interiors built by 175 in-house engineers across 18,000
8 Aug 2024
Business Class Dubai to London From AED 7,000
Business class on the Dubai–London route starts from just AED 7,280 with Royal Jordanian via a short Amman layover, compared to AED 19,283 on Emirates. Here are the best round-trip deals ranked by price, sourced from Google Flights.
4 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 Opens First Travel Store in Hong Kong
Emirates has opened its first Travel Store in the Far East, located at the Nexxus Building in Central Hong Kong. The 1,500 sq ft concept store offers flight bookings, ticketing, and personalised assistance — and marks the first phase of a broader retail expansion across East
17 Jul 2024
DXB Expects 3.7 Million Passengers in Summer Travel Surge
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to welcome more than 3.7 million passengers between June 12 and 25, 2024, as the end of the school year triggers a summer travel rush. June 22 will be the busiest day, with up to 287,000 travellers passing through.
12 Jun 2024
Emirates Launches Flights from Dubai to Madagascar
Emirates will launch four-weekly flights from Dubai to Antananarivo, Madagascar, starting September 3, 2024. Flight EK707 operates via Seychelles on a Boeing 777-300ER, linking Madagascar to more than 140 cities across the Emirates network.
9 Jun 2024
Dubai Airport Targets 91M Passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport is targeting a record 91 million passengers in 2024, up from the previous high of 89.1 million set in 2018. DXB recorded its busiest quarter ever in Q1 2024 with 23 million passengers, an 8.4% year-on-year rise, driven by route expansion at Emirates
21 May 2024
UAE Flights Unaffected by Munich Airport Closure
UAE flights to and from Germany continued normally after climate activists from Last Generation temporarily shut Munich International Airport on Saturday, with Emirates and Etihad Airways confirming all services operated on time with no delays or diversions.
18 May 2024