Food Dog-Friendly Dubai Café Offers Free Treats For Pets
Travelling to Dubai with your dog? A pet-friendly café is handing out free treats to four-legged guests, adding to the city’s slowly growing dog‑welcome scene.
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Food Inside Riyadh’s New Bakery With Azerbaijani-French Flair
A new Riyadh bakery is quietly mashing up French viennoiserie with Azerbaijani baking traditions. Here’s what this means for travellers and food-minded expats.
Food Abu Dhabi Airport Detention Over Bihari Sweet: What It Means
An Indian expat was briefly detained at Abu Dhabi airport over a Bihari sweet. What this Abu Dhabi airport detention says about GCC food rules and packing smarter.
Experiences Could Strait of Hormuz Ships Spark a Global Marine Invasion?
Scientists say scores of idle tankers in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a major marine invasive species spread. What that means for coasts and travellers.
Travel News US House Move on Trump Iran Policy: What Travellers Should Note
The US House move to restrain Donald Trump on Iran signals how Washington politics can ripple into Gulf airspace, airline routes, insurance and trip planning.
Food Where to Eat Chaat in Bahrain: Manama’s Classic Indian Café
In Manama, a 44-year-old Indian café has become a quiet landmark for proper chaat and street-style snacks. What travellers should know before they go.
Food Dubai’s New Restaurants in July: Speakeasies, Delis and Beachside Dining
Dubai adds a fresh batch of speakeasies, delis and global kitchens this July. What this wave of restaurant openings means for travellers landing in peak summer.
Food Dubai’s Homegrown Ice Cream Brands Redefine Desert Dessert
Dubai’s own ice cream makers are stepping beyond vanilla and pistachio, serving inventive flavours and formats that reflect the city’s mash-up of cultures.
Travel News Smartraveller UAE Qatar Transit Warning: Why ‘Transit Is Travel’
Australia’s Smartraveller now stresses that UAE and Qatar airport stopovers count as full travel, with local laws applying even if you never leave the terminal.
Flights & Airlines EASA Tightens Middle East Airspace Warnings: What Flyers Should Know
Europe’s aviation safety regulator has sharpened its airspace warnings over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. Here’s what that means for flight routes, safety and delays.
Travel News Damascus Travel Safety After Explosions During Macron Visit
Explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Syria visit underline ongoing security risks. What this means for Damascus travel safety and hotels.
Food North African Food Ahmedabad: Mango Hummus and More
A new restaurant is putting North African and Levantine flavours on the map in Ahmedabad, using mango hummus to gently introduce city diners to the region.
Travel News Why Private Money Is Now Chasing Saudi Tourism Investment
Saudi Arabia’s state fund is easing off direct tourism builds, and private investors are racing in with very different bets. How Saudi tourism investment will shape future trips.
Food Eight Homegrown UAE Chocolate Makers Worth Seeking Out
Travelling to the UAE? Move beyond duty-free Swiss bars. Eight homegrown chocolate makers are redefining cacao in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Flights & Airlines flyadeal Links Milan Bergamo with Jeddah and Riyadh
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has launched nonstop Milan Bergamo–Jeddah and –Riyadh flights, adding a new Italy–Saudi link ahead of the busy 2026 summer season.
Food Mango Season, Dubai-Style: Where Indian Nostalgia Meets Gulf Heat
Dubai restaurants are leaning into India’s mango nostalgia, from chaat to butter chicken. What this says about the city, and how travelers can taste it.
Food Where to Find Desi Chinese in Dubai When Cravings Hit
Craving Hakka noodles and Manchurian in Dubai? A look at why desi Chinese is comfort food for Indian expats, and how Dubai’s dining scene is serving it up.
Travel News Dubai's Rove Hotels Expands to Saudi Arabia to Fill Mid-Scale Gap Before Major Events
Rove Hotels is moving into Saudi Arabia early to capture a structural shortage in mid-scale supply before Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup create an acute crunch.
Guides How to Apply for a Saudi Arabia Visa from India: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
A complete guide for Indian passport holders covering Saudi Arabia visa types, eligibility, document requirements, fees, VFS appointments, and common rejection reasons.
Travel News AlUla Is Tripling Its Hotel Rooms to Chase 1 Million Visitors by 2030
Saudi Arabia's heritage destination is expanding its accommodation supply rapidly, betting on demand that already shows signs of momentum.
Travel News Saudi Arabia's Tourism Strategy Resets Around Domestic and Regional Markets
After conflict reshaped the region, Saudi tourism is refocusing on its home market and Gulf neighbors rather than chasing long-haul international visitors.
Flights & Airlines Karak Chai and Hermès: The Invisible Millions Passing Through Gulf Hub Airports
The world's largest labor migration flows daily through the Gulf's most aspirational terminals, creating a dissonance few travelers stop to notice.
Flights & Airlines UK and Australia Lift Gulf Travel Warnings After US-Iran Deal
The UK and Australia have relaxed travel advisories for UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia after a US-Iran agreement, but European airlines still await airspace clearance.
Flights & Airlines How Middle East Tensions Affect Your Flights: Airspace, Fares, and What to Check Before You Fly
An essential guide to airspace closures, rerouting, fare changes, refund rights, and travel insurance when flying through or near the Middle East.
Guides How to Apply for a UAE Visa from India: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed guide covering UAE visa types, eligibility, document requirements, fees in INR, application process, and common rejection reasons for Indian travellers.
Travel News Manish Jha Appointed General Manager of Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel
Anantara Downtown Dubai has named Manish Jha as General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the property.
Flights & Airlines UAE Summer Travel Searches Surge in May as Travellers Book Earlier
UAE travel demand accelerated in May with sharp rise in summer bookings, as travellers prioritize value, flexibility, and mix of regional and long-haul destinations.
Travel News Egypt Emerges as the Winner in the Middle East's Travel Shake-Up
The Iran conflict has reshuffled Middle East tourism, with Egypt capturing travelers as the Gulf states see arrivals slow.
Flights & Airlines How Gulf Hub Airports Compete with Curation and Scale—And What Saudi Arabia Plans Next
The world's busiest Gulf airports turn sovereign wealth into competing visions of national relevance. Now Saudi Arabia is betting aviation can build a destination economy.
Travel News IHG Sees Indian and GCC Travelers Fill Middle East Hotels as Dubai Slows
IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.