Author: Mohan Nasre

Travellers flying to Dubai with Emirates now have greater flexibility when changing their plans. The airline has introduced unlimited free date changes for eligible passengers travelling to Dubai, allowing them to move their travel dates without paying a change fee. The new measure took effect on August 10 and covers a range of Economy and Business Class fares. While passengers will not pay a date-change fee, any difference between the original and new fare may still apply. The move gives travellers more freedom at a time when international travel plans can change because of personal circumstances, flight disruptions or regional…

Planning a trip to Abu Dhabi could become more affordable for Indian travellers this summer. Under a new pilot programme, eligible Indian passport holders can have their UAE entry visa cost covered when they book a qualifying Abu Dhabi holiday through participating travel partners or online travel agencies. The Abu Dhabi free visa offer for Indian tourists runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, with support for up to 20,000 visas. However, travellers must meet specific conditions, including booking at least three consecutive hotel nights in Abu Dhabi and a return flight from India. 1. Abu Dhabi Offers Free…

Motorists using Al Qudra Road can now expect faster and smoother journeys after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority opened a new four-lane bridge at the intersection with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. The 700-metre bridge can accommodate up to 6,000 vehicles per hour and is designed to improve traffic movement towards Al Qudra City. It forms part of a wider road development project aimed at tackling congestion along one of Dubai’s important east-west corridors. The latest opening completes the main traffic configuration at the intersection, following the opening of the opposite bridge in February. That bridge serves motorists…

Dubai is known for having one of the more modern public transport networks around, and the nol Travel Card makes getting around it even easier for tourists. Issued by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the card works across several transport services and can be topped up whenever you need. If you are planning to explore the city by Metro, bus, tram, or marine transport, the nol Travel Card is a genuinely convenient option to have on hand. It also comes packed with promotional offers, making it useful for a lot more than just your daily commute. What is the…

Marking a landmark 10-year journey of reviving Emirati craft heritage and empowering artisans, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) is announcing the launch of Irthi Museum – the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary craft. The new museum marks a significant milestone in Irthi’s impactful and evolving role as a platform for contemporary craft, design, and research. Located within Sharjah Creative Quarter, the Irthi Museum will serve as a permanent institution for the preservation, reinterpretation, and future development of contemporary craft in the UAE and the wider region. As a city recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Sharjah has long championed cultural preservation, artistic production, and knowledge exchange — making it a…