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Rima Karam Patel with her husband Pallav, son Kai and daughter Tiana holidayed in Ras Al Khaimah instead of France. Photo: Rima Karam Patel

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

As regional conflict disrupts travel, many are staying put – and discovering a slower pace, deeper connections and new ways to spend their time

Lifestyle

Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

Why flights from the UAE are taking longer – and costing more

Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights



Spotlight

  • Yara performs during Dubai: The Rhythm of Life at Dubai Opera on Saturday. Ruel Pableo for The National

    Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows

  • Yas Waterworld says its latest expansion brings the park to more than 70 rides, slides and attractions. Photo: Yas Waterworld

    Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens expansion with 11 new rides and attractions

  • Lucknow Super Giants' Mohammed Shamim right, and Rishabh Pant helped defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. AFP

    IPL 2026: Pant and Shami prove white-ball credentials

  • Iranian footballers Sardar Azmoun and Saeid Ezatolahi (R) play for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Al Jazira. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    Iranian stars suffer mixed fortunes as UAE title race heats

  • The daily weight loss pill has been approved as part of the UAE's long-term drive to cut obesity levels. Photo: Getty Images

    UAE-approved daily weight loss pill to be made available next month

  • The Iraq national football team greets the Iraqis gathered to celebrate from an open-top bus during a public reception after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, in Baghdad, Iraq April 4, 2026. REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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    Iraq's World Cup-bound players receive heroes' welcome in Baghdad

  • Larvivorous fish feed on mosquito larvae. Getty

    Dubai unleashes predatory fish to tackle rise in mosquitoes after storms

  • Spain fans at RCDE Stadium during the friendly against Egypt on March 31, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images

    When football chants turn toxic: Spain’s uncomfortable night in Barcelona


Features
Mleiha National Park in Sharjah has 210,000 years of human history. Photo: Mleiha National Park

Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

Whether it’s a night or two away or simply a change of scenery, there are plenty of places to recharge

Lifestyle

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

The journey from Aizawl in Mizoram to Churachandpur in Manipur involves a winding 10-hour road trip, one the writer had to take on four times in nearly as many days owing to flight suspensions. David Tusing / The National

ColumnMy long journey home to Abu Dhabi after war closed the skies

What to do if your travel plans have been affected

Paul and Natalie Hunter on the UAE-Oman boarder after three-days of travel. Photo: Natalie Hunter

UAE residents who managed to return home: 'I would try every possible flight to get back'

More than 100 Emirates flights in and out of Dubai over next two days

UAE flight updates: Emirates operating at more than 50% flight capacity

The Carlton review: Understated luxury in the heart of Milan's fashion district

Etihad cabin manager on 19 years of flying: 'It’s about people, not places'



Hotels
UAE residents have been flocking to the Northern Emirates as an alternative to leaving the country during the conflict with Iran. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Staycations surge in Northern Emirates as residents seek respite from Iran war

Local getaways prove popular as flight disruptions deter overseas travel

UAE

Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman

Travel

The Carlton review: Understated luxury in the heart of Milan's fashion district

Travel

You're not imagining it – UAE staycations are getting more expensive

Lifestyle

'More hotel rooms than New York': Dubai attracts 19.6 million tourists

Business

Palace hotels where you can holiday like the White Lotus cast

Travel

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach: Privacy is key at villa property

Travel

Destinations
Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights. Searches for 'West Yorkshire' have surged online following the release of the film. Alamy Stock Photo

Romance and ruins: A trip through Yorkshire’s Wuthering Heights locations

Latest film adaptation of the book has been extensively shot in the ancient county

Travel

Hands-on holidays: How 'skillcations' are changing the way we travel

Travel

Two days in Sejong City, South Korea’s purpose-built city of the future

Travel

Exploring Amman in 24 hours: What to eat, see and do

Travel

Tracing the ghosts of empire in Uzbekistan

Travel

Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 15 destinations

Travel

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

Travel

Staycations
Despite numerous hotel launches, staycation deals are getting harder to find across the UAE. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

You're not imagining it – UAE staycations are getting more expensive

With prices up by nearly 20 per cent this Ramadan, here's how you can still get a bargain break

Lifestyle

National Day holiday: Everything you need to know about driving to Oman

Travel

JA Beach Hotel review: How one of Dubai’s oldest resorts retains its charm

Travel

UAE National Day staycations: Hotel deals and offers for the long weekend

Travel

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