Author: Mohan Nasre

Digital Dubai and the Emirates Group have expanded their partnership in a move that signals how seriously Dubai is approaching its smart city ambitions. The renewed collaboration centres on developing shared digital platforms — infrastructure that improves public services, cuts operational duplication and creates a more connected digital environment across both government and aviation. The logic behind the partnership is straightforward. When two major organisations — one shaping Dubai’s digital government infrastructure, the other running one of the world’s most recognized airline and travel groups — build toward shared platforms rather than separate systems, the results tend to be faster,…

Dubai keeps building on its reputation as one of the world’s top travel and business destinations, and its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa is a big part of that. It is built for people who find themselves in the UAE fairly often, whether for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or short getaways throughout the year. Issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, this visa lets eligible travellers enter the UAE as many times as they need, without having to line up a sponsor or guarantor based in the country. It has picked up a lot of…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is here, and it is a good one. Spain versus Argentina — two of football’s most storied nations, a rivalry that has delivered memorable moments for decades, now meeting for the ultimate prize at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. For residents and visitors in Dubai, the time difference means a late-night or early-morning kickoff depending on which match window you are dealing with. But the city has adapted, as it always does. Sports bars, fan zones, hotel pubs, poolside venues, and even cinemas are all showing the final — many staying open until three…

Dubai has no shortage of international dessert chains and global franchise names. But if you really want to understand what this city tastes like, skip the familiar logos and head toward the brands that were born here. Over the past few years, Dubai’s homegrown ice cream scene has quietly become one of the most creative in the region. Local brands are using real fruit, camel milk, ceremonial-grade matcha, premium nuts, and Emirati-inspired flavours to build something genuinely worth seeking out. Here are seven of the best. 1. Mama Booza — Best for Arabic Ice Cream If you’ve ever wanted to…

Dubai is home to some of the world’s most luxurious restaurants, but a meal always feels a little more special with a view of the Burj Khalifa in the background. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner, celebrating something special, or just chasing that perfect photo, the city’s skyline gives you plenty to choose from. Many restaurants here manage to pull off great food, elegant interiors, and a view of Dubai’s most famous landmark all at once. From rooftop lounges to fine dining rooms tucked inside iconic towers, these five restaurants promise a dining experience you will not forget, with…