The Crown Prince of Dubai has initiated a number of measures aimed at increasing the emirate's tourist appeal. Among these initiatives is the launch of the world's first loyalty program operating city-wide.
Furthermore, tourists can now apply for visit visas through the official Visit Dubai website.
In Dubai, at Global Village, the celebration of the United Arab Emirates Flag Day will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd. As part of the celebration, a special drone show will be presented to mark the country's pride, unity, and uniqueness.
The performance is scheduled for 8:00 PM. It will feature 700 illuminated drones that will form patterns in the air corresponding to the colors of the UAE flag—red, green, white, and black. This show will be the central element of the evening festivities, and visitors are invited to gather to pay tribute to the country.
UAE flags will be flying throughout Global Village, and the main attractions will be illuminated in national colors. Arriving guests will also be given flags to participate in the celebration.
Guests wishing to experience Emirati culture can visit the UAE Pavilion. Traditional handicrafts, local goods, and Emirati delicacies will be displayed there. This pavilion offers buyers the opportunity to purchase goods, taste local cuisine, and learn more about the country's heritage.
Furthermore, during their visit, visitors can explore the international shopping and dining options offered by Global Village. Tickets can be purchased through the official Global Village website, mobile application, or at the entrance ticket booths. Additional information will be posted on the globalvillage.ae website and on the official social media channels of the venue.
The Emirates Skywards loyalty program, belonging to the airlines Emirates and flydubai, has relaunched the 'Mile-A-Minute' promotion. This promotion allows participants to earn one Skywards mile for every minute spent in Dubai, with the possibility of earning up to 7,200 bonus miles.
This limited-time promotion coincides with the winter season of festivals, events, and outdoor activities in the city. It was previously introduced in 2021.
Bonus miles are credited in addition to those already accumulated from purchasing tickets on Emirates or flydubai that meet the conditions. The offer applies to all cabin classes and fare types.
The limit of 7,200 miles is equivalent to 120 hours or five days of stay in Dubai. Members staying longer can receive the maximum number of miles, while shorter trips or stops also allow earning miles for time spent in the city.
The promotion is available to Emirates Skywards members residing outside the UAE. To qualify, participants must:
Bonus miles will be calculated based on the planned arrival and departure times from Dubai and will be automatically credited after the stay concludes. Passengers who are not yet members of the program can join Skywards for free and register before the booking deadline.
Visitors can also accumulate miles through Skywards partners in the city. For example, miles are earned when staying at hotels such as Atlantis The Palm. Program members can earn or spend miles on selected tours, including desert safaris and excursions offered by Arabian Adventures. Additionally, miles are awarded for purchases made at Dubai Mall.
With the Skywards Everyday app, members can link up to five payment cards and earn miles at hundreds of participating brands across the UAE, covering dining, shopping, wellness, and leisure sectors.
Accumulated Skywards miles can be used to pay for flights and upgrade services on Emirates and flydubai, as well as for hotel stays and participation in exclusive events through Skywards Exclusives. Participants can also use the Cash + Miles option to reduce the cost of a flight or for travel on the Skywards rail network in Europe.
The Dubai Municipality is leading an innovative project to construct the world's first villa utilizing robotic construction systems, aimed at shaping the future of the construction industry.
This project involves a consortium of over 25 specialized companies, along with local and international universities and research centers, which will jointly develop advanced solutions for the industry.
The Municipality characterized this initiative as a practical model for progress in construction, opening up new possibilities for more productive, sustainable, and high-quality working methods.
This villa is considered a global debut in the use of robotic construction technologies. The consortium includes more than 25 local and international firms specializing in advanced technologies.
The Dubai construction sector is increasingly exploring robotics and automation to boost productivity, reduce costs, and accelerate project completion amid growing demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development.
Robots are capable of performing tasks such as bricklaying, concrete printing, welding, drilling, and material handling. Autonomous vehicles and drones assist in surveying construction sites, monitoring work progress, and identifying potential safety hazards.
Robotic systems can also help with routine and labor-intensive operations, increasing accuracy and reducing material consumption. In the development sphere, 3D printers are opening new horizons for creating building elements and, in some cases, entire structures faster than traditional methods.
As Dubai advances towards developing a smart city and its technological agenda, the implementation of robotics can help developers improve construction efficiency, solve labor shortages, and execute projects more ecologically.
In addition to the villa itself, the Dubai Municipality stated that this project will serve as a real testing ground for the development of robotic construction technologies.
Visual materials published by the Dubai Municipality on its X account showcased 3D-printed villas featuring a modern, white aesthetic made of layered concrete, large glazed openings, terraces, and landscaped gardens.
