Dubai is set to take another big step forward in its public transport expansion as Etihad Rail gets ready to launch passenger services in the emirate. This national railway will start connecting Dubai with Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, and Sharjah from the end of September. The first phase includes one dedicated passenger station in Dubai. That said, the city’s rail network is expected to keep growing, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealing plans for a total of four Etihad Rail stations in Dubai over the coming years. When Will Etihad Rail Start Passenger Services in Dubai? Etihad Rail’s passenger…
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Travellers leaving the UAE can now tick off one more travel formality before their journey, without having to make a separate trip across Dubai first. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has launched an instant international driving licence issuance service right at Dubai International Airport. This new service lets UAE citizens and residents who hold a valid UAE driving licence get an international driving licence in around five minutes. It has been introduced in cooperation with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Emirates Automobile and Touring Club, and the Amer Centre. The whole…
The Dubai tourism sector is showing genuinely clear signs of recovery after a difficult start to 2026. The emirate welcomed 6.97 million international overnight visitors between January and August, with August alone bringing in around 869,000 overseas travellers. The latest figures, released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), show visitor numbers have been climbing steadily since March. August recorded the highest monthly visitor total since February, though Dubai’s tourism performance still sits below last year’s level. These figures came out just ahead of the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from…
Global Village Dubai is gearing up to welcome visitors for its 31st season. The popular open-air attraction will reopen on October 14, 2026, and is expected to remain a major draw for families, tourists, and residents right through the winter. The new season follows the attraction’s 30th anniversary celebrations, which brought together cultures, food, shopping, and entertainment from around the world. Organisers have also promised new additions and fresh ways for visitors to experience the park this time around. Global Village Dubai Season 31 Opening Date Global Village will officially open for its 31st season on October 14, 2026. The…
Dubai is gearing up to host the inaugural RailX Conference and Exhibition from May 31 to June 2, 2027. This three-day event will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre, focusing squarely on the future of rail, transport, and mobility. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the event, which will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE. RailX Dubai 2027 to Bring Together Global Rail Industry RailX Dubai is expected to draw more than 5,000 participants, over 60…