With bespoke service touches, amenities, and a fully refreshed ground experience in Dubai, the carrier is doubling down on its First Class offering
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Dubai International Airport upgrades security with advanced Smiths Detection screening technology
Smiths Detection to install HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX scanners across DXB terminals, marking significant upgrade in airport screening capabilities
Al Fardan Exchange
UAE announces Eid holiday; Dubai Metro station renamed; $1m real estate saving guide; New free zone rules – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, Dubai Metro station renamed, real estate analysis, free zone rules updated and more top news stories this week
Dubai International Airport
Emirates issues Dubai Eid Al Fitr 2025 travel warning
Emirates advises passengers to be aware of probable traffic congestion around Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport
airline industry
Dubai’s Emirates covered in Valentine’s Day roses, giant bouquet in viral video
Emirates has also announced its Valentine’s Day programme featuring speciality food, beverages, and entertainment across its flights and lounges worldwide
Airport
Dubai’s DXB airport hits record 92.3mn passengers in 2024
December emerged as the busiest month of 2024, with 8.2 million guests choosing DXB as their gateway and destination
Dubai International Airport
Youth-led ‘Emirati District’ debuts at Dubai International Airport
This initiative aims to position Emirati youth as global role models while supporting their access to international markets
Abu Dhabi
Saudi announces holiday plans; UAE visa amnesty; Dubai real estate boom; Cloud-seeding explained; Petrol prices set to change – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visas, Saudi holidays, cloud-seeding, petrol prices, real estate trends and more of the top stories this week
Aviation
The history of Emirates Airline: From desert sands to global skies
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has played a crucial role in establishing the city as a global business and tourism destination
Aviation
Flydubai all set to include four new European cities in its network
The first flight – to Basel in Switzerland – starts 2 August; Flights to operate from DXB Terminal 3 and codeshare with Emirates
Dubai
World’s largest LEGO store opens at Dubai International Airport
Located in Terminal 3 at the B Gates, the store spans 190 square meters, constructed to look like giant LEGO bricks
Aviation
The evolution of Emirates: How the Dubai airline took over the world
Introduced in 1984 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai-born Emirates Airline took its first flights to Karachi and Mumbai, over 35 years later it became a leading global airline serving over 133 destinations in 85 countries
Airline
Emirates celebrates Diwali with special onboard treats and Bollywood entertainment
Passengers traveling to and from key Indian destinations will be able to enjoy a range of Diwali-themed offerings
Air Canada
Air Canada launches inaugural direct flight from Dubai to Vancouver
This will be the only non-stop service operating from Middle East to Western Canada
Careem
Careem reports surge in airport rides, school transportation
The peak came in June 2023, with a total of over 48,400 airport bookings
biometric screening
Dubai Terminal 3 reveals seamless travel trial, walk through check-in, immigration: Report
Passengers will rely on biometrics to complete all required procedures, and electronic gates will be replaced with smart gates to ensure a seamless travel experience, the report said
Airport
Dubai International Airport gears up to welcome over 3mn travellers in just 13 days
These numbers are expected as UAE residents make their way back from their summer vacations