Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 Returns July 2 With 60 Days of Deals, Concerts and Mega Raffles
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 returns July 2 for its 29th edition: 60 days of up to 90% off deals, concerts, dining offers and mega raffles for homes and cars.
Riyadh Air Launches Dubai Route Today: New Riyadh–Dubai Service Opens on Gulf’s Busiest Aviation Corridor
Riyadh Air launches its Riyadh–Dubai route today, June 18, 2026 — introducing a new competitor on the Gulf's most heavily-trafficked aviation corridor and giving UAE-based travellers a new direct option to the Saudi capital with a full-service premium cabin at competitive fares alongside Saudia, flydubai and Air Arabia.
Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in Dubai: Best Fan Zones, Sports Bars and Viewing Venues for Saudi Arabia’s Match
Dubai has set up dedicated World Cup 2026 fan zones and screening events across JBR, DIFC, Downtown and Jumeirah Beach as Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay tonight. Here is the complete guide to the best venues — from free public screenings to premium sports bars — where you can watch the match live in the UAE.
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, World Cup 2026 Group H Preview: Key Players, Tactics and What the Green Falcons Need
Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay in their Group H opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami tonight — a match with enormous significance for Saudi football, Gulf pride and billions watching across the Middle East. Here is everything you need to know: key players, tactical matchup, historical record and how to watch live.
Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule, Group H Fixtures and How to Watch from the Gulf
Saudi Arabia is in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with matches on June 16, 21 and 26. Here is the complete fixture schedule with Gulf kick-off times and where to watch across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Launches Commercial Flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air launched its first commercial passenger flights on June 10, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a Riyadh–London Heathrow route, with Dubai, Cairo, Madrid and Manchester routes launching through July. The airline plans a fleet of 72 Dreamliners.
Saudi Arabia Visa 2026: Tourist, Business and Work Permits, Complete Guide
Saudi Arabia has undergone one of the most dramatic tourism openings in the modern history of travel. In just six years since the kingdom...
UAE Cost of Living 2026: Full Monthly Expense Breakdown for Singles, Couples and Families
The UAE offers one of the most compelling quality-of-life propositions in the world for expatriates, world-class infrastructure, safety, sunshine, and a zero-income-tax environment. But...
GCC Tourism Revival 2026: How All Six Gulf Nations Are Rebuilding Visitor Confidence After Regional Disruption
The Gulf Cooperation Council's tourism sector, which collectively welcomed more than 60 million international visitors in 2025 before facing a disrupted H1 2026, is...
GCC Events Calendar: The Biggest Business, Tourism and Culture Events in H2 2026
The second half of 2026 is packed with must-attend events across the Gulf Cooperation Council, from the world's largest technology show and the Dubai...
GITEX Global 2026 Preview: World’s Biggest Tech Event Moves to Expo City Dubai, December 7–11
GITEX Global 2026 runs from December 7 to 11 at a new venue: the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, marking the first...
Gulf Residents Embrace Staycations as Five-Star UAE Hotels Drop Rates to Unprecedented Lows
Gulf residents are turning to staycations in record numbers as regional geopolitical tensions and rising international travel costs make domestic options more attractive, while UAE five-star hotels offer summer packages at prices that would have been unimaginable a year ago.
