A Soulful World First: Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf to Share the Stage in a Spiritual Musical Collaboration By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: When great minds and even greater hearts come together, something transcendent is bound to happen. Last month, globally revered artists Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf met for the first time in Dubai, beginning a journey to unite their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive winter refit in Athens earlier this year. The 1360-guest ship returned to service in March 2025 to launch the line’s Mediterranean season and will head to the Arabian Gulf for December for its maiden deployment in …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/ KARACHI: Etihad has further increased its flight frequencies to Karachi, Pakistan, with tickets now on sale. This expansion is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to provide guests with more travel options and enhanced connectivity. From 01 October, 2025, Etihad will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi route, providing …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the …

News Desk DUBAI: Loyyal, a leader in blockchain-powered loyalty solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its partnership network for Air India’s Maharaja Club frequent flyer programme. This initiative allows Maharaja Club’s members to earn loyalty points through everyday purchases across popular brands across the USA and UK beyond India. With Loyyals’ ecosystem of world-leading brands like Alamo, New …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As hundreds of thousands of travellers get ready to head off on vacation this month, Dubai Airports is reducing its parking prices, helping guests enjoy an even more hassle-free journey. Starting 10th until 30th June, anyone choosing long-term parking will benefit from a reduction in parking rates across all terminals at Dubai International (DXB). To make their trip …

Web Desk DUBAI: With more than 5 million people expected to pack their bags for the Amalfi Coast this summer, Uber has today announced its latest travel products designed to help visitors ‘Go Anywhere’ by land, sea or air in Italy’s most dazzling tourist destination. The new travel products launching in the Uber app will include private, round-trip getaways to …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai South Properties has announced the launch of South Square, a new luxury residential development strategically located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, just minutes from the recently announced new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The S4 Tower within the project was launched and completely sold out within just three hours. The project reinforces Dubai South’s …

FUJAIRAH: Some secrets aren’t meant to be kept — they’re meant to be discovered. Nestled within the dramatic beauty of the Hajar Mountains, The Boutique Hotel at Tennis & Country Club Fujairah invites discerning travelers to experience a new kind of luxury — quiet, personal, and profoundly refined. With just 14 artfully designed rooms, The Boutique Hotel offers more than …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This bilateral partnership enhances global travel opportunities for guests, with seats available to book now. Ethiopian will start services from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi (AUH) on 15 July, …