Daniel Richards, senior economist at Emirates NBD, breaks down the latest happenings in the UAE's travel and tourism space. He discusses the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi and the exit of Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport.

After a blaze at a high-rise in June, Dubai officials launched the campaign over concerns that partitioned apartments represent a major fire risk.

The limousine segment generated Dhs30.5m in Q2 revenue, an 8 per cent increase year-on-year. Across the taxi and limousine business, DTC completed 13.6 million trips in the quarter, marking a 19 per cent jump over the same period last year.

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest air travel hub, attracted a record 46 million passengers in the first six months of 2025, up 2.3% from a year earlier, as recent travel disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East proved short-lived,

A Dubai teenager is calling on tighter rules for e-scooter users in the country as he continues to grapple with the loss of one of his closest friends. Fifteen-year-old Abdulla has been actively campaigning to ensure that everyone around him wears protective gear when using the motorized vehicle.

Social media fueled a flavor mix of chocolate, pistachio and kataifi dough—and now big food companies are betting on its staying power.

The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) said Monday that company registrations grew 32% in the first half of the year as the financial hub welcomed 1,081 new companies, including asset management firms,

The elusive treat has made its way around the world, driving global pistachio shortages and inspiring artisan chocolatiers.

Since then, it has sparked a wave of Dubai-inspired chocolate bars and desserts across the globe, and once again in the aisles of the beloved warehouse. A few days ago, Costco shoppers spotted a Dubai-Style Chocolate Cake in stores — and the reactions have been nothing short of ecstatic.