Dubai darts: your guide to the PDC events

A focused player steps up to the oche at a Dubai darts tournament, with a cheering crowd visible behind him

Dubai darts has a proud history, and in 2026 the city welcomes PDC Asian Tour competition back to its iconic Habtoor Palace venue, giving fans of all levels a real reason to pull on their favourite darts shirt and head out for a night to remember. Why Dubai is the home of PDC darts in … Read more

Dubai new port bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Jebel Ali port

Dubai is quietly redrawing its trade map. State port operator DP World is planning a new deep-water port in Fujairah to give the emirate a commercial gateway that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz entirely, a strategic shift forced by months of devastating disruption at its flagship hub of Jebel Ali. Why Jebel Ali can no … Read more

Immersive art in Dubai’s malls this summer

A woman walks through a glowing digital projection room at an immersive art experience inside a Dubai mall

Immersive art is quietly transforming Dubai’s shopping malls into some of the most spectacular indoor cultural destinations in the world, and this summer is the perfect time to discover them. Arte Museum Dubai at The Dubai Mall Arte Museum Dubai, located in The Dubai Mall, is an immersive digital art space created by the award-winning … Read more

Summer flights from Dubai to book now

A traveler checking the departures board at Dubai International Airport before choosing summer flights to Europe

Summer flights from Dubai are becoming one of the season’s most competitive travel moves, and the window to book a great seat at a fair price is closing faster than most people expect. Why Dubai is the best place to start your summer escape Dubai International Airport serves non-stop passenger flights to 262 destinations across … Read more

Digital nomads: why Dubai leads the world

A digital nomad working at a bright coworking space in Dubai, with a laptop open and city views behind her

Digital nomads around the world are choosing Dubai not just as a stopover, but as a true home base, and the city has quietly built one of the most complete remote work ecosystems on earth. A visa designed for the way you work Dubai launched its Virtual Working Programme in October 2020. The programme is … Read more

Art galleries in Dubai’s summer season

A visitor stands before a large canvas inside one of Dubai's air-conditioned art galleries during summer

Art galleries in Dubai take on a life of their own in summer, offering visitors cool, inspiring spaces full of stories, textures, and ideas from artists across the region and the world. Why summer is a great time to visit Most people think Dubai slows down in summer. In reality, the city’s art galleries shift … Read more

Dubai Summer Surprises: deals, shows & prizes

ladies exploring deals inside a Dubai mall during Dubai Summer Surprises, surrounded by colourful festival promotions.

Dubai Summer Surprises is back for its 29th edition, and this time the city has raised the stakes with apartments, cars, gold, and a concert calendar built to fill every weekend from July to August. What is Dubai Summer Surprises and why does it matter Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 runs from 2 July to … Read more

Day trips from Dubai to beat the heat

A woman hiking a rocky mountain trail on one of the best day trips from Dubai to Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah

Day trips from Dubai feel completely different in June, when the city bakes and the open road pulls you toward cooler air, dramatic cliffs, and landscapes that remind you just how extraordinary this corner of the world truly is. Jebel Jais: the UAE’s highest peak Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah sits at 1,934 metres … Read more

Indoor sports Dubai: beat the summer heat

men playing padel at one of Dubais popular indoor sports venues during summer

Indoor sports in Dubai open a world of climate-controlled play, where the heat outside simply stops mattering the moment you walk through the door. Why the summer season is made for moving indoors Summer in Dubai is intense. Temperatures regularly exceed 45°C, making outdoor activity a serious challenge for residents and visitors alike. Most people … Read more