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Woman becomes sole passenger on Riga to Dubai flight

A Russian traveller’s video showing an empty aircraft cabin turned a routine trip into an internet curiosity.

Dubai attractions cut prices as war disrupts tourism

Theme parks, hotels and entertainment venues in Dubai are offering discounts as regional tensions begin to affect visitor arrivals.

Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai

Deliveries of physical gold to and from Dubai - a major hub supplying Switzerland, Hong Kong and India - have been affected since the start of the US–Israeli war on Iran on February 28

Despite war, big money continues to flow into Dubai's real estate

From February 28, the day hostilities broke out, to March 12, more than 4,800 real estate transactions were reported in the Dubai, according to data from the Dubai Land Department, with the transactions worth nearly AED 16 billion

$350,000 to fly out of war zone: The luxury escape the wealthy are taking from Middle East

Wealthy residents, corporate executives and tourists are increasingly chartering private jets to exit the region quickly, even as many other travellers remain stranded waiting for commercial flights to resume.

Dubai, UAE News Live: Explosions rock downtown Dubai as Iran steps up attacks in Gulf

Earlier in the day, there was a minor fire after a drone attack on a building in the city.

Gold from Dubai: Indians can bring 20 g for men, 40 g for women duty free

Discounts in Dubai have caught travellers’ attention, but customs limits and duties still determine how much gold can actually be brought home.

Dubai sees biggest return of Gulf flights amid Iran missiles

Emirates, the world’s largest international carrier, is operating a reduced flight schedule to about 100 destinations in more than 50 countries

Dogs tied to poles, healthy cats euthanised: Dubai expats abandon pets as they flee war

'Some vets have even confirmed that owners are coming in to euthanise healthy pets because they don’t want to deal with relocation costs or paperwork,' a volunteer shared.

Stranded in Dubai as flights halt, tourist says daily costs are touching Rs 46,000

With regional airspace disruptions during the ongoing Middle East conflict, some travellers in the UAE say hotel stays and daily expenses are rapidly adding up.

Iranian drone strike hits Dubai’s 23 Marina Tower, smoke billows from skyscraper | WATCH

Dubai News: Verified videos circulating on social media showed thick smoke rising from the luxury tower in Dubai Marina, one of the city’s most upscale waterfront districts.

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Around 30 players will instead assemble in Pretoria for a preparatory camp, where they will be divided into two squads of 15 each for a five-match intra squad series scheduled between March 10 and 27.

Dubai has only 10 days of fresh food as war disrupts global trade, warns logistics CEO

Logistics chief Stefan Paul warns the Middle East conflict is disrupting global trade, cutting air-cargo capacity by 18% and risking shortages in Gulf states, with Dubai reportedly holding only about ten days of fresh food.

Cristiano Ronaldo jets out of Saudi Arabia after drone strike hits US Embassy in Riyadh

Following several media outlets, Ronaldo is believed to have made the trip with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children.

Lost in transit: Indian founders and investors chart alternate routes home as West Asia tensions disrupt flights

As air routes reopen in phases amid regional tensions, startup founders and investors stuck in Dubai and nearby hubs weigh Oman road exits, delayed travel plans and a cautious wait-and-watch approach, even as business operations continue remotely.

Dubai’s luxury hotel hit by Iranian strike sparks funny Google reviews: ‘No air defence’

A missile strike near Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm sparked viral Google reviews mocking hotel safety, with users joking about air defence systems and fuelling online debate.

'Only real option for people': Ultra wealthy pay Rs 3.2 crore to leave region amid rising Middle East conflict

As conflict intensifies in the Middle East, reports suggest the ultra wealthy are shelling out up to Rs 3.2 crore for private jet departures from Dubai.

Airlines begin gradual operations amid Middle East airspace disruptions

Emirates, the largest foreign carrier connecting India and the Gulf, has begun accepting bookings to Dubai from Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai

Vivek Oberoi warns fans against unverified information amid rising tensions in Middle East

Vivek Oberoi, currently in Dubai, has urged people to avoid spreading unverified information amid rising Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran. In a social media note, he called for calm, reliance on verified sources and empathy, asking the public not to become “a bridge for panic.”