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By Sajna Kayvee From snow-dusted national parks to sunlit beaches and star-studded boulevards, California offers first-time visitors an easy, crowd-pleasing introduction to the United States — and a particularly comfortable escape for travelers from the Gulf. With direct flights from Dubai...

ANTALYA, Türkiye, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) – As Türkiye’s tourism capital, Antalya is famed for its sun-drenched summer beaches. But with 2026 underway, the city is aggressively promoting a new identity: a year-round playground of world-class theme parks and...

RIYADH, Jan 26, 2026 (GDM) – Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal announced Monday it carried over 10 million passengers in 2025 for the first time in a calendar year, marking a major expansion milestone as the kingdom pushes to become...

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Jan 21, 2026   — Sharjah International Airport handled a record 19.48 million passengers in 2025, up from 17.1 million a year earlier, as the emirate strengthened its role as a regional aviation and logistics hub,...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (July 2025) — Uptown Dubai, one of the city’s most dynamic new destinations, is offering plenty of reasons to visit this summer. Whether you’re craving a Parisian-style brunch, a night of dancing under the skyline...

DUBAI : Emirates has completed the installation of bespoke Expo 2020 Dubai liveries on 40 aircraft, with its final A380 aircraft emblazoned in the distinctive orange ‘opportunity’ decal rolling out of the Emirates Engineering hangar. The first decal was unveiled...

Dubai: With summer in full swing in the emirate, Dubai Calendar has rounded up the best ways to make the most of Dubai’s top indoor activities. Dubai Calendar’s website and app is a free resource that allows residents and tourists to dive into...