DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Travelers flying through Dubai will need to rethink how they keep phones and tablets charged: Emirates is banning in-flight use of power banks starting 1 October 2025.
OTTAWA, Ontario — Before packing for the Emirates’ towering skylines and desert resorts, Canadian travelers are being asked to raise their situational awareness. Canada’s latest advisory for the United Arab Emirates, issued Aug. 6, places the Gulf nation under a yellow “exercise a high degree of caution” tier because of volatile conditions in the wider Middle East.
With global tensions on the rise, many experience-driven travelers departing from the UAE are asking a vital question: Does UAE travel insurance cover trips to active war zones and conflict areas? The answer is nuanced, requiring careful planning, awareness of policy exclusions, and, most importantly, selection of specialized coverage designed for dangerous destinations.
The United Arab Emirates has activated emergency airport protocols at its main aviation hubs after a series of sudden airspace closures across the wider Middle East disrupted commercial and cargo flight operations. The country’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the measures Thursday, responding to rerouting, significant delays, and cancellations that affected both domestic and international travelers.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury hotel brand within the Accor group, has partnered with SOL Properties to launch the prestigious Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai. This 55-storey luxury residential project is set to redefine upscale urban living in Downtown Dubai, offering breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
The United Arab Emirates is grappling with unprecedented flooding following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the nation. Dubai International Airport, the busiest hub for international travel, has resumed partial operations even as floodwaters continue to inundate major roads and residential areas.
