Dubai

Dubai beach [Getty]
United Arab Emirates
MENA
Live Story

Iran war undermines Dubai economic 'safe haven' appeal

Recent missile and air strikes on the UAE during a period of ceasefire, unlike other countries, have undermined confidence in the "safe haven" model.

Kareem Ramadan
07 May, 2026
An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai
Dubai
MENA
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Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Iran war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 May, 2026
UAE-MILITARY
UAE
MENA
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Burj Al Arab closes for restoration after Iran war debris damage

The New Arab Staff
15 April, 2026
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The New Arab Voice

Podcast

Strait into Trouble

Hugo Goodridge
20 March, 2026
The Dubai skyline with the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper (R) is pictured as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport following a drone attack on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
US-Israel war on Iran
Economy
Live Story

Gulf states find land routes to circumvent Iran's Hormuz attacks

The New Arab Staff
16 March, 2026
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UAE
Narrated

Lion barred: UAE gets tough on big cat craze

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

04 January, 2017
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Yazidis
Society
Live Story

Film of abducted Yazidi girl wins Dubai award

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

15 December, 2016
UAE_Teen
UAE
Society
Live Story

UAE teenage spark wins global prize for recycling campaign

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

03 December, 2016
Dubai courts AFP
UK
MENA
Live Story

Dubai drops case against Briton who reported rape

The New Arab & agencies
24 November, 2016
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UAE
Society
Live Story

French busker jailed for 'begging' following Dubai oud performance

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

15 November, 2016
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UAE
Society
Live Story

Dubai tycoon aims at monopolising Middle East's online souq

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

14 November, 2016
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United Arab Emirates
MENA
Live Story

Global fight against tax-evaders sets eyes on UAE

The New Arab
08 November, 2016
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witchcraft
MENA
Live Story

You're twisting my melon: UAE police discover voodoo fruit

The New Arab & agencies
30 October, 2016
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UAE
MENA
Live Story

Dubai detains Iraqi MP over banking cheque

The New Arab & agencies
30 October, 2016
WhatsApp [AFP]
WhatsApp
Narrated

Emirati business tycoon plans Middle Eastern WhatsApp competitor

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

26 October, 2016
UAE fighter jets [Getty]
Yemen
Perspectives

A double-edged operation for UAE in Gulf of Aden

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Amal Nasser

13 October, 2016
Dubai UAE
UAE
Analysis
Live Story

Dubai lays groundwork for 'world's tallest' tower

The New Arab & agencies
10 October, 2016
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UAE
Narrated

Video of tigers frolicking on Dubai beach goes viral

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab

10 October, 2016
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UAE
Society
Live Story

Arab Fashion Week: Australian carnival inspires Emirati designer's collection

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

08 October, 2016
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Fashion
Society
Live Story

Dubai hopes to become trendsetter with Arab fashion show

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

06 October, 2016
dubai airport
Plane
MENA
Live Story

Drone flight halts traffic at Dubai airport

The New Arab & agencies
28 September, 2016