Dubai International Airport has moved into first place globally, overtaking Atlanta in the latest aviation rankings Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially taken the top spot as the world’s busiest airport, beating Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States. The new ranking is based on scheduled airline seat capacity for January 2026, and it puts Dubai ahead of long-time leader Atlanta for the first time in years. How the ranking works The data looks at how many airline seats are available for sale, across both international and domestic flights. For January 2026, airlines have scheduled around 5.5 million seats

Abu Dhabi’s favourites deserve the trophy, but only if they’re registered. Act now. The What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi are back to toast the city’s best restaurants, bars, hotels, events and all the experiences that make going out here so good. And 2025 has been a seriously strong year. New openings have raised eyebrows, beach clubs have rewritten the rule book and nights out have stretched well past bedtime. Now it’s time to give credit where it’s due. These are the awards where the city has the final say. No secret panels or fancy formulas. Just the people deciding what’s

Looking for things to do in Dubai this week? We’ve got you covered A new week calls for new plans, and Dubai has plenty going on. From laugh-out-loud comedy and feel-good wellness to great-value dining deals, here’s our round-up of the best things to do in Dubai this week. Watch a comedy show in the sky Get ready for a night of big laughs as Comedy in the Sky returns with a live stand-up showcase in partnership with The Laughter Factory. Expect sharp wit, relatable humour and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments from a trio of internationally recognised comedians. When: Monday,

Longevity starts with the choices you make every day They say health is wealth, and it’s ready for anyone looking to feel better, day by day. Easier said than done? Not anymore. This year, we have the insights and tools to understand our bodies and embrace practices that support longevity and help us age with strength and ease. Here’s how to live (and age) well in 2026. Biohacking Looking after your long-term health starts with simple daily habits – tracking your sleep, moving regularly, managing stress, and keeping an eye on nutrition. For busy lifestyles or anyone who wants a

You’ll be able to shop a curated edit of designer pieces IRL at the world’s first Ounass store With its two-hour delivery, roster of incredible designers and beautiful packaging that makes every purchase feel like a special gift, Ounass is one of the best e-commerce sites for fashion and beauty lovers. But it’s set to further expand its presence in the UAE with the launch of the brand’s first physical store, putting the best bits of shopping with Ounass into an IRL shopping experience. The Ounass store will be located at Across H, a new neighbourhood-within-a-neighbourhood in Al Wasl. Created

Al Wathba Date Festival puts the spotlight on the UAE’s most iconic fruit with auctions, beauty contests and cooking battles The Al Wathba Date Festival returns this month, bringing farmers, food lovers and heritage fans back to the desert for ten days dedicated to the UAE’s most storied fruit. Now in its third edition, the festival runs from January 15 to 24, 2026, in the Al Wathba region of Abu Dhabi. It forms part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival and is organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

And the Dubai Burger Championship crown goes to… From international ones to local favourites, Dubai’s burger scene just got a serious upgrade. Here’s who took home the crown. The Dubai Burger Championship ran from January 8 to 11, 2026, bringing some of the world’s most creative, juicy, and drool-worthy burgers right to Dubai’s Media City Ampitheatre. This four-day festival of flavour gathered the best local and international burger makers under one roof to compete and the public’s taste buds were the real winners. Visitors had the chance to try everything from sustainable gourmet creations to over-the-top viral sensations, all in

The increase of two lanes to four is set to double capacity and ease traffic flow at one of the city’s key intersections If you’ve lived in Dubai for more than a week, you’re likely to have sat in Hessa Street traffic. But congestion on Hessa is set to be alleviated as the first phase of the Hessa Street development project is now open. In phase one, Hessa Street has been widened from two lanes to four in the direction from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Zayed Road, doubling the capacity for those heading from Al Khail to SZR. In