Author: Mohan Nasre

Dubai International Airport is open. Flights are operating. But if you’re travelling through Dubai in the coming weeks, things are not quite back to normal yet — and pretending otherwise wouldn’t be doing you any favors. Regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict have caused significant disruption to flights in and out of Dubai since earlier this year. Airspace restrictions, security-related measures, and airline schedule changes have all played a role. The good news is that UAE airspace has been restored and Dubai Airports has confirmed that operations are gradually scaling back up. The less good news is that “gradually”…

Al Mamzar Beach is back — and if you haven’t visited since the redevelopment, you’re in for a surprise. Dubai has officially reopened the beach following a Dh500 million transformation that has turned a much-loved but aging destination into something that genuinely feels brand new. For residents who grew up going there and tourists discovering it for the first time, the experience is now completely different. The project has been one of the more talked-about developments on Dubai’s leisure scene this year, and once you see what’s been added, it’s easy to understand why. A New Look for One of…

For most of the last decade, Dubai’s tourism numbers seemed almost immune to bad news. The hotels stayed full. The flights stayed packed. New luxury properties kept opening, and somehow they all found guests. 2026 has been different. Hotel occupancy levels have dropped noticeably, international arrivals are down, and properties that were turning people away not long ago are now running promotions and discounting rooms. A Moody’s analysis projected occupancy could fall as low as 10% in the second quarter of 2026 — a figure that, for a city like Dubai, is genuinely stark. To understand why, you have to…

There’s a specific kind of craving that only chaat can fix — that combination of tangy, spicy, crunchy, and sweet that hits differently from anything else. If you live in Dubai or are just visiting, you don’t have to miss out. The city has a genuinely impressive spread of spots that do Indian street food justice, some of which have been at it for decades. Here are seven places worth knowing about. Craving Chaat? Here Are The Best Chaat Spots In Dubai 1. Chaat Bazaar Chaat Bazaar has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way — by keeping the food good…

If you’re in Dubai and your phone buzzed recently with an emergency notification, you weren’t alone. UAE authorities sent out an urgent safety alert across the city, and it reached a large number of residents in one go. The message came through the country’s official emergency notification system, and while it caught many people off guard, officials were quick to explain what it was about. The broader message from authorities was straightforward — stay informed, stay calm, and pay attention to official updates. What Is the Safe UAE Alert System The alert came through Safe UAE, which is the UAE’s…