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Dubai: Fireworks with drones to light up city for the first time ever
As already announced, starting December 6, the Dubai Shopping Festival will start with fireworks and two drone shows as well as a combined display of fireworks and drones which is a first in the world. The shows will run between December 26 2020 and
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Dubai athlete surfs in traditional Emirati attire, pays tribute to second home
I wore an Emirati dress and went surfing to say thank you to a country that feels like my second home, reminiscing about a Dubai based athlete Manal Rostom. Manal Rostom, an Egyptian expat, wore a teal jalabiya, long necklace, gold tassa headgear,
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Meet 17-year-old Dubai student who addressed United Nations
A 17-year-old student who hails from Dubai however is on a different level as he has delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Aritro Chatterjee, a year 12 student who attends Dubai College, was
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UAE National Day: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai
The last long weekend of the year is fast approaching – and to those who have not made any arrangements for the UAE National Day holidays, keep
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Dubai parking fee to rise to Dh6 March
Located in already high-demand areas, the premium parking facility will be charged Dh 6 per hour between 8am – 10am and 4pm – 8pmMoreover
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Dubai announces free parking for UAE National Day holiday
One of the reasons Emiratis residents are looking forward to December 2 and 3 is that they anticipate extending their weekend by 4 days in honor of
Read MoreDubai RTA announces temporary bus route changes for UAE National Day
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made a notice of a temporary reversal of some bus routes between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, effective from November 29 to December 3. The authority has also noted that the E100 route will be
Read MoreDubai: How the desert inspired this Emirati to become a world champion
Thoroughly engaging readers, Mr. Mohammed AL Balooshi claims that 30 years ago, his house located in Al Rashidiya, Dubai looks out upon beautiful dunes. As he responded to the latter question which, as such, can only be asked to a race
Read MoreDubai to introduce variable Salik toll rates, parking prices in 2025
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expected to implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies which will include increased toll and parking fees during events. The purpose of the initiative is to
Read MoreUAE National Day: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families during 4-day weekend
During the four-day National Day holiday, families will only be allowed to visit four public beaches located in Dubai only designated for them. Family-oriented beaches have been established from the 30th November to the 3rd December, specifically:
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