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Dubai’s 5-yr multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians

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Dubai has made A five-year multiple-entry visa available to facilitate travel between India and the Gulf countries. With a maximum stay of 180 days annually, travellers falling under this visa category are permitted to visit the UAE several times over five years. This permits 900 days in the United Arab Emirates over five years, albeit not consecutively. The visa is issued in a little 48 hours to add to its ease. As promised, after the application is received and approved, the visa will be issued in two working days. According to Vineet Kumar, Associate at SKV Law Offices, "This would allow the visa holder to stay in the country for 90 days, which is further extendable once for 90 days, with a total period of stay in a year not exceeding 180 days."  This significant action comes a...

You Can Pay for Stuff Using Botim Now

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  One of the most widely used free calling apps in the UAE has unveiled a new method of payment. Botim has created a new instant payment platform named Aani in Dubai in collaboration with Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a division of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). Users can safely send and receive money between numbers using the new platform, accessible through the Botim Ultra app. Aani has several important features, such as divided billing, QR-code-based payments, requests to pay, and proxy payments, where you must provide phone numbers rather than your IBAN number. Another digital payment method should assist the public in moving closer to the UAE's gradual transformation to a cashless society. Botim is mostly used as one of the few Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) ...

Dubai nol cards: Dhs350 million improvements underway

Nol Card, Services, Transport
 The Road and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) recently declared that they will be modernising the current nol card system. The nol card-based ticketing system will now be an account-based digital ticketing system thanks to the latest upgrade.  Part of the RTA's plans to establish Dubai as a leader in digital transformation, this new project, which has attracted Dhs350 million in investment, is in line with the best worldwide practices. What impact will this have on my nol card?  To provide a smooth travel experience from beginning to end, the project will operate as a digital payment system that will serve as a transport fare wallet. It will be a one-stop shop for route planning, booking, and pre-payment. A variety of packages, including the option to reserve tickets for fam...

New Flight Experience to Offer Views of Desert, Sea, Mountains at 400kmph Speeds

Airlines, Services
 The price and duration of aerobatic flight manoeuvres, which include loops, rolls, and vertical climbs up to 3,000 feet, are all that you should be aware of. Real face-pulling G-forces as you roll and rise; speeds of up to 400 mph; and 360-degree panoramic vistas of the breathtaking coastline, desert, and mountains: Take part in Ras Al Khaimah's inaugural commercial aerobatic flight in the United Arab Emirates.   Since receiving regulatory licence a few weeks ago, ActionFlight, an aviation adventure tourism company, has conducted a few dozen commercial aerobatic flights, according to Wayne Jack, director of Flight Operations and CEO/founder.   Depending on Air Traffic Control directions, aircraft taking off from the RAK International Airport speed past the shoreline between Marj...

Fanzone by McGettigan’s to return to Dubai for the EUROS 2024

Services, Stadium
  We have some excellent news if you're wondering where to watch the UEFA European Championship (Euros), the second-most-watched football competition in the world, this summer in Dubai. UEFA Euro 2024 will have a sizable indoor fan zone in Dubai.   Since the European Championship is taking place in the hottest part of summer in Dubai this year, the fan zone will be relocated inside Media City's air-conditioned The Agenda. Expect a stadium-like atmosphere at the arena, which can accommodate up to 5,000 football fans.   In 2022, when Argentina led by Lionel Messi won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, McGettigan's sponsored a fanzone in Dubai. The Irish pub has expanded and improved due to the success of its previous fan zone, which included a huge 200 square metre 4K LED screen, bars, a...

Kempinski Floating Palace

Rooms, Services
  Introducing the Kempinski Floating Palace, a pinnacle of luxury and sophistication that redefines the concept of opulence on water. Nestled among the waves, this extraordinary floating retreat seamlessly merges timeless elegance with cutting-edge design, offering an unparalleled experience for the discerning traveller.   As you step aboard, be prepared to embark on a journey where every detail has been meticulously crafted to exceed your highest expectations. The Kempinski Floating Palace is not just a hotel; it's a sanctuary of indulgence, where the gentle lull of the water and the panoramic views of the surrounding seascape create an atmosphere of unparalleled tranquillity. Contact Information Address: Jumeirah Beach - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 4 341 1675 Fe...

Dubai police car new Lamborghini fleet

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New Lamborghini Urus performante Added to Dubai Police fleet   Dubai is among the best locations in the world to see exotic vehicles, if you're an enthusiast. However, the police have responded to this arms race with their own fleet, making them the quickest roadside police force in the world.   The car was The Urus Performante, which was delivered to Dubai Police at a special ceremony held during the Dubai Airshow 2023, gives their fleet an additional level of power. Major General Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, the interim head of the Dubai Police, received the keys from Paolo Sartori, the regional head of Automobili Lamborghini Middle East and Africa.    The police force in Dubai is equipped with some of the fastest supercars and hypercars in the world, so it goes without saying th...

A 2,000-km-long underwater rail will connect Mumbai to the UAE very soon!

Services, Transport
  A UAE-based corporation called National Advisor Bureau Limited suggested running an underwater floating network between Mumbai and the UAE during the UAE-India Conclave that took place in Abu Dhabi. In addition to carrying passengers between the two nations, this undersea network will also be utilised to move other commodities like energy. The only goal in mind when this concept was developed was to make travel between India and the UAE better. This is the origin of the super-speed underwater bullet train concept.   Travelling to Dubai used to be very simple because there wasn't much to see there, but that has changed as the city has grown to become the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. People swarm the city, frequentl...

Bus service between Sharjah and Oman to begin soon

Bus Route, Services
  The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved the commencement of a transport service between Sharjah and Oman, following an agreement between the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) and Oman National Transport Company – Mwasalat.  There will be daily service between Al Azaiba Bus Station in Muscat and Al Jubail Station in Sharjah. The judgement was confirmed by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the chairman of the SEC, Crown Prince, and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Travelling from Oman to the UAE is easier now   In other headlines, the national transport corporation of Oman, Mwasalat, started operating buses to the United Arab Emirates again in October of last year. The bus route travels from Muscat to Abu Dhabi and back via Al Ain. Other initiatives sig...

Kochi to Dubai cruise

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The Kerala government has approved the Beypore-Kochi-Dubai cruise route, which will shortly begin operations, in an effort to boost tourism and offer easy, affordable international travel. The green light was reportedly granted after a significant demand from non-resident Indian passengers was observed, according to information provided by Manorama. The outrageous prices that tourists and expats must pay during busy seasons were cited as the reason why such a route was required.   According to Manorama, the approved route is a 4000-kilometre one that travels from Beypur in Kozhikode via Kochi to Dubai. It offers convenient travel, a thirty per cent reduction in airfare, and stunning vistas of the sea and its wide-ranging landscapes. During a Q&A session in parliament, the article st...