A rendering of the new $35 billion passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International airport. A few short decades ago, Dubai was ‘a dot in the desert.’ Now a city of more than three million people, most ...

Mansi Choksi is a writer who has lived in Dubai for over a decade. After the discovery of oil in 1966, Dubai transformed within a single generation, constructing artificial islands visible from space, ...

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism landscape is evolving, with travellers seeking more profound, personalised, and purposeful ...

Dubai is many things, and cheap is not one of them. In this gilded lap of luxury, where fast cars race down wide boulevards and the world's most exclusive brands sell their most expensive wares, it ...

Dubai has long been a global travel magnet, but in 2025 the city (and its hospitality players) achieved a new level of visibility. At the 32nd edition of the World Travel Awards’ Middle East ceremony, ...

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It’s already a favourite spot for Nigerians, but this new rule will block many, especially younger folks, from visiting. Planning a trip to Dubai? If you're Nigerian, you might want to read this first ...