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You probably know how easy it is to visit Thailand. Travellers from most countries, including GCC nations, can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism. However, the allowed stay period is now changing. The country remains visa-free, but your holiday can now last up to 30 days. Most visitors probably won’t even feel the difference, but the change is still worth knowing if you're planning a longer stay. Thailand introduced a 60-day visa-free stay in 2024, and the country is now replacing it with a stay period that’s twice shorter. All extensions will require approval from Thai immigration authorities. The new rule...

If good coffee is part of your daily routine, here's a new address in Kuwait to check out. POV recently opened its second branch in Eqaila. While many coffee places usually pick central areas, the brand chose to open closer to people living in other parts of the city. You’ll find everything from V60s and Americanos to the selection of lattes on the menu. The Ice Spanish Latte alone looks like a solid reason to stop by, especially with Kuwait weather right now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POV | بـوڤ (@pov_kw) The desserts look just...

Still figuring out Eid plans with the kids? Two malls in Abu Dhabi are filling the holiday week with circus performances, live entertainment and activities. Here are all the details and dates for your family outings during this Eid Al Adha break. Bawabat Al Sharq Mall: Daily Entertainment Until May 31 Families visiting Bawabat Al Sharq Mall until the end of the month can catch daily performances featuring magicians, bubble artists, acrobats and jugglers, along with face painting, games and kids activities. It all happens at Sharjah Gate on the Ground Floor. Timings: from 4 PM to 10 PM Hili...

If you’re already thinking about how to keep the kids busy during the Eid Al Adha break without spending the whole day indoors, Emirates Park Zoo has a fun option back. The park is bringing back its popular Rain in the Zoo experience until May 31. Safe to say, families are obsessed with this experience. And honestly, have you seen the weather forecast lately? Splash zones, misty rain areas and water slides sound like exactly what kids need right now. Don't forget to book your zoo admission ticket! To enjoy Rain the Zoo, get a separate ticket (AED 85) on...

Public holidays in the UAE always come with one small perk drivers look forward to: free parking. Eid Al Adha 2026 will bring a four-day break this year, starting Tuesday, May 26, and authorities in different emirates are now starting to announce their holiday parking rules. Each emirate sets its own parking exemption periods during Eid holidays, and here are the official confirmations. Free Parking in Dubai during Eid RTA confirmed that public parking in the city will be free on May 25-29. This exemption does not apply to multi-storey parking buildings, which will continue to operate with regular parking...

If you’re already planning family outings and evening walks for the Eid Al Adha break, Sharjah has confirmed park timings for the long holiday week. From May 27 to 29, most public parks in Sharjah will open in two separate time slots during the day: Morning hours: 6 AM to 1 PM Evening hours: 4 PM to 12 AM (midnight) Exceptions: Sharjah National Park and Al Rolla Park will stay open daily from 7:30 AM until 12 AM without a midday break during the Eid holiday. If you're planning more outdoor time during the holiday, especially with kids, don't miss...

If you’re spending Eid Al Adha 2026 in Dubai, you’re in luck. The city has plenty happening during the holiday, from live entertainment to free ice cream giveaways. If you need a handy guide to what’s happening and where to go, here’s everything to know. Hopefully, you’ve already planned a few Eid outings, but if you’re still looking for ideas, check out the best things to do during Eid Al Adha 2026 in Dubai, including events, activities, and brunches around the city. Free Ice Cream at Dubai Parks Free ice cream and an evening park walk? Not a bad combo....

Nothing feels more tempting in Dubai heat than free ice cream. Mövenpick hotels have a sweet little treat planned for families on Saturday, May 23. Head to one of the selected locations with the kids, where free ice cream will be waiting for them. There’s no catch, no minimum purchase, and no QR codes to show. You just need to arrive between 10 AM and 12 PM, when the giveaway will take place at participating Mövenpick hotels. The free ice cream giveaway in Dubai will take place at the following locations: Mövenpick Dubai Al Bustan Mövenpick Dubai Creekside Mövenpick Dubai...

If you drive in Dubai regularly, there’s an important update coming next month that will affect both parking payments and Salik charges. From June 1, a new 5% VAT will apply to the following services: Dubai parking services (on-street and off-street parking, seasonal parking cards, permits and reservations) Salik toll gate charges and Salik tag activation fees The parking and toll tariffs themselves are not changing. VAT will be collected on behalf of the UAE Federal Tax Authority under local regulations. June 1 will also bring several other changes in the UAE, including a new public safety law. Starting from...

If you live in or pass through Dubai Science Park often, there’s a new mosque now open in the area. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has inaugurated Al Bashaer Mosque in Al Barsha South 2. The structure follows a local architectural style inspired by traditional Emirati heritage. The mosque can accommodate up to 600 worshippers, including space for 540 men and 60 women. IACAD also included several service facilities inside the mosque complex, including residences for the imam, muezzin and support staff. Visitors will also find: Washing and ablution areas Water coolers Dedicated facilities for People of...