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Rima Karam Patel with her husband Pallav, son Kai and daughter Tiana holidayed in Ras Al Khaimah instead of France. Photo: Rima Karam Patel

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

As regional conflict disrupts travel, many are staying put – and discovering a slower pace, deeper connections and new ways to spend their time

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The dads who have turned darkest moments into a lifeline for others

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Where to shop for affordable clothing in the UAE, from Max to Brands For Less

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    Anti-ageing in the UAE: Most care about it but few actually act, study finds

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Jeep Wrangler models from 2007 to 2016 are listed as being fitted out with potentially risky airbags. Leslie Pableo for The National

'Stop-drive' warning issued for Dodge, Jeep, RAM and more over faulty airbags

Free repairs are available through authorised service centres across the Middle East

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Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

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The Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai; Sedra Samer, in red hat, with her twin sister Nasab Al Jurdy and friend Nirvana Al Jurdy. All photoes by Antonije Robertson / The National
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A day of fashion, form and family at the 2026 Dubai World Cup

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New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

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The UAE issued reassuring messages about thunder and lightning, amid missile threats and alerts. Getty

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Taylor Swift wears $11,000 diamond ring by Lebanese designer Selim Mouzannar

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Access all areas: Inside the travel trend offering private tours and opening closed doors

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UAE storms timeline: From Trucial States floods to record rain in 2024

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How a routine can counter uncertainty and bring clarity to children and adults

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Rima Karam Patel with her husband Pallav, son Kai and daughter Tiana holidayed in Ras Al Khaimah instead of France. Photo: Rima Karam Patel

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

As regional conflict disrupts travel, many are staying put – and discovering a slower pace, deeper connections and new ways to spend their time

Lifestyle

Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

Travel

Why flights from the UAE are taking longer – and costing more

Travel

Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

Travel

Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

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Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

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Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

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TN Magazine
Manuel Rabaté reflects on the museum and city that changed the course of his life in the TN March cover story. Victor Besa/The National
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Cover storyManuel Rabate on leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi after a transformative decade

As his tenure as director comes to an end, he reflects on his life-changing experience with the institution and the city

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One Last Thing: Gunk magazine founder on everything from Dostoyevsky to bad data

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Grid fashion: Which F1 team makes the most stylish clothes?

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New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

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Inside quiet luxury house Valextra with chief executive Xavier Rougeaux

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Access all areas: Inside the travel trend offering private tours and opening closed doors

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Threshold 3 by Iyad Rahwan

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Elaia in Dubai Marina is offering 40 per cent off a la carte dining all day for UAE residents. Photo: Elaia

Support local: UAE restaurants offering discounts

From reduced prices to special menus, venues are introducing value-led offers to keep tables filled

Food

Where to shop for affordable clothing in the UAE, from Max to Brands For Less

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Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena shifts from concerts to shopping sale

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