Tag: Dubai

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.

Dubai welcomed over 5.5 million international overnight visitors in Q1 2026 — a record for the quarter — placing the city firmly on track to exceed 10 million for the full year, with hotel revenues, average daily rates and occupancy all at historic highs driven by MICE, luxury and sports tourism.

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.

Dubai International Financial Centre has reached 6,500 active registered companies in 2026, surpassing London as the world's leading financial centre for emerging market connectivity, with a combined ecosystem value exceeding USD 12 billion and record new firm registrations.

The UAE Central Bank projects 5.6% GDP growth for 2026, with banking sector assets exceeding AED 5.472 trillion, credit rising to AED 2.63 trillion, and non-oil foreign trade hitting AED 2,530 billion in the first nine months of 2025 — while Moody's and S&P maintain top-tier credit ratings.