Your pet can now fly with you as Etihad Airways drops its onboard fee to $399 for a limited time For anyone who hates leaving their pet behind at the airport goodbye gate, this one feels personal. Etihad Airways has just made it easier and cheaper to fly with your cat or dog, rolling out a limited-time offer on its Pets Onboard service. Until 31 May 2026, travellers can bring their furry companions into the cabin for a reduced fee of $399 per flight segment. It is a small shift that makes a big difference. Etihad remains the only airline

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Bar du Port, known for its lively brunches has dipped into the cute café vibe with Café du Port If you’re not really fancying brunches, DJs or unlimited drinks at the moment then this new destination for chic waterfront mornings has arrived at Dubai Harbour. Café du Port, the newest addition to the Bar du Port brand in Dubai, is now open, inviting guests to discover the charm of a French-Mediterranean café. Open from 7am daily, Café du Port is the perfect spot for a quiet morning coffee on the roof deck or grabbing breakfast to go en route to

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Dubai has just added another major green space to the map, and this one’s being compared to Central Park in New York There’s a new space in Dubai that’s going to be your favourite green area. Set in Jebel Ali, the brand-new Central Park at Wasl Gate is seriously big, we’re talking 82,700 square metres big. Created by Wasl Group, it’s one of the largest parks ever built inside a residential community in Dubai — and the best part? It’s open to everyone, not just residents. So what’s there? A lot, actually. You’ve got jogging and cycling tracks, sports courts,

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The school bus operations will be postponed for public and private nurseries, kindergartens and schools across the UAE The Ministry of Education announces the postponement of school bus operations for all public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools across the UAE at the moment, as part of the operational arrangements accompanying the resumption of in-person learning that was announced recently. This means that there will be no school buses providing trips to children in the UAE at the moment. It has said that this will allow completion of operational readiness in coordination with relevant entities, including transport authorities and municipalities,

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There are many schools in the UAE, so it can be hard to choose which one you should be sending your little one to, however to make it easier the various education departments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, each have ratings for each school in the UAE according to various categories, so what exactly does it mean? Dubai school ratings The KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) of Dubai rates schools using a five-point scale: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak. The grades are given after inspections which often occur yearly, and reflect various factors including teaching quality, student

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Dubai hosts Al Nassr vs Al Wasl this Sunday with Cristiano Ronaldo a possible appearance after recent return from injury Cristiano Ronaldo could be heading to Dubai this weekend, but fans might have to wait and see if he actually steps onto the pitch. Al Nassr face Al Wasl on Sunday in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Two quarter finals, with kick-off set for 6pm at Zabeel Stadium. It is a fixture that has been a long time coming. The Asian Football Confederation pushed the tie back from its original March dates due to regional tensions, and

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Because dinner tastes better with a backdrop like this Let’s be honest, half the fun of dining out in Dubai is the view – a killer setting just makes everything taste better. Some of the best restaurants in Dubai with a view are worth visiting for the view alone – but when the food matches the setting, that’s when you know you’ve found something special. Because you’re also here for that ‘wow’ moment every time you look up from your plate. Here are 20 of the best restaurants in Dubai with a view in 2026. Click through the gallery   3 of 12

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The Yas Island Kids Go Free offer returns, giving families free hotel stays, meals and theme park access for children under 11 If you are already thinking about how to keep the kids busy this summer, Yas Island has an answer ready. The destination’s popular Kids Go Free offer is back, running until October 31, and it takes a generous swipe at one of the biggest family holiday costs. Children aged 11 and under can stay, eat and explore without adding to the bill, which makes the idea of a Yas Island staycation a lot more tempting. It starts at

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The ruler of Dubai was pictured enjoying lunch at the DIFC hotspot HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is regularly seen out and about, whether it’s chairing government meetings, visiting progress on new megaprojects, or dining in the city’s incredible restaurants. And for his most recent outing, Sheikh Mohammed has been spotted enjoying lunch at Zuma, the long-standing, multi-award-winning Japanese hotspot in DIFC. The restaurant’s official Instagram account shared a series of videos and photos of the Dubai ruler on Wednesday April 15, where he greeted team members and enjoyed

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