UAE passport ranks first globally in 2026 with record mobility score of 182
Passport Reports says the UAE passport ranks first globally in 2026, recording a Mobility Score of 182 and worldwide access of 91.9 percent. Holders can reach that many destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, other simplified entry arrangements, or an eTA. This particular measure places the document among those commonly called the world’s most […]
New Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) targets 260 million passengers
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) targets 260 million passengers a year, and Dubai has now decided how most of them will move once they are inside the gates. Dubai Aviation City Corporation, a government entity, awarded the contract for a 50-kilometre automated people mover system to a consortium led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Japanese […]
Dubai Economic Signals: Three City Data Points Investors Should Watch
For investors trying to read Dubai’s economy before the next GDP release, some of the most useful signals come from daily city activity. Three datasets deserve closer attention: electricity consumption, taxi trips, and parking transactions. They measure different forms of economic activity. Together, they can create a practical early reading of how the city is […]
Abu Dhabi free visa for Indian travellers: how to claim the 2026 offer
The Abu Dhabi free visa for Indian travellers is here, and the rules are refreshingly plain. Book a holiday of at least three nights in the emirate, and your UAE entry visa comes at no extra cost. The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, covers the fee. That charge […]
Tourists Drop $6B on Food in Turkiye as Dining Leads Tourism Spending
Tourists spent close to $6B on food in Turkiye in the first six months of 2026, and dining now stands as the largest single category of visitor spending in the country. Figures from the Turkish Statistical Institute, known as TurkStat, put food and drink spending at $5.9 billion between January and June. That total ran […]
Dubai Named World’s Most Instagrammed City as Burj Khalifa Tops Landmarks
Dubai is the most photographed city in the world, according to a new ranking of how often destinations appear on social media and in search results. The study comes from Players Time, which built a scoring system it calls an Instagrammability Score. It combines hashtag counts on Instagram and TikTok with monthly Google search volume, […]
Syria tourism growth accelerates as Arab and foreign visitors head back
Syria tourism growth picked up sharply in the first half of 2026, and behind the figures are people choosing to come back. Arab visitors to Syria doubled between January and June, reaching 664,000 from 320,000 a year earlier, the tourism ministry said. Jordan sent the most travelers. Lebanon and Iraq followed close behind. Arrivals from […]
UAE Ranks Sixth in Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 as AI Reshapes Trips
The Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 placed the United Arab Emirates sixth among the world’s leading Muslim-friendly destinations, a ranking that hands the country a governance test as much as a tourism win. Mastercard and CrescentRating released the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, scoring the UAE at 75 and awarding it […]
Dubai Airport eyes 3 Million Passengers in July as Travel Demand Grows
3 million passengers in July will move through Dubai International Airport this month, Dubai Airports data shows. Officials expect the airport to handle the total figure within the first two weeks alone. Daily traffic will cross 200,000 travelers starting on July 2, based on new Dubai Airports figures. July 12 stands out as the single […]
Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island to Open by 2029 in $1.7 Billion Project
Sphere Abu Dhabi on Yas Island will rise as a global landmark by late 2029. The Department of Culture and Tourism, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, confirmed the location. Sphere Entertainment Co. picked Yas Island for its first venue outside the United States. You can expect a $1.7 billion build between Yas Mall and SeaWorld […]
UAE Tourist Identity Unlocks Instant Digital Bank Accounts for Visitors
UAE Tourist Identity now gives every visitor instant access to the UAE banking system. The Central Bank of the UAE, known as CBUAE, launched this service alongside two key government partners. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, called ICP, joined the effort. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, known as ADCB, completed the […]
