Dubai

Exclusives

Gulf hotel investment thrives amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruptions

The Middle East hospitality sector entered 2026 with strong tourism momentum, supported by large-scale infrastructure investment, expanding aviation connectivity,

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific cancels Middle East flights

Dubai

Dubai taxi drivers and tour guides see incomes vanish amid 2026 regional escalation

For decades, Dubai has meticulously branded itself as the “safe haven” of the Middle East—a city of glass towers

Dubai

Binghatti maintains delivery timelines amid strong sales

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf carriers restore long-haul links as regional airspace reopens

Limited operations restart across major hubs including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, restoring key long-haul connections for the global travel

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines resumes flights to Riyadh and Dubai

Dubai

Dubai maintains finance hub status amid Iran conflict

Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s safe-haven status fractures as airlines suspend flights amid strikes

For years, Dubai carefully cultivated an image few cities in the Middle East could claim: a safe haven. Billionaires, multinational

Airlines and Aviation

Dubai Hotel Offers Free Stay to Travellers Stranded by Flight Disruptions

Palazzo Versace Dubai is offering complimentary accommodation with breakfast to travellers stranded due to flight disruptions

Airlines and Aviation

UAE Evacuates 17,500 Stranded Travellers, Plans Major Flight Increase

Nearly 17,500 passengers stranded in the UAE have been transported on emergency flights since March 1, with authorities planning to increase daily operations to 80 flights as part of ongoing contingency measures.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights

Cultural Tourism

Dubai sees 11% rise in UK visitors in 2025

Adventure Tourism

UAE theme parks see surge in bookings as travel trade pivots to family packages

From record-breaking thrill rides and splash-filled water adventures to cultural journeys and snowy escapades, the UAE’s theme parks offer diverse

Exclusives

Middle East hotels go green as investor pressure and guest demand mount

Middle East hotel developers are overhauling design and operational standards to comply with tightening environmental regulations and investor mandates. From