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- Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya Park has reopened with a new air-conditioned walkwayby Sammi Barnard on June 23, 2026 at 2:28 pm
A family favourite is back with some exciting upgrades at Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya Park… One of Abu Dhabi’s best-loved green spaces has officially reopened following a major revamp, and it’s now even better equipped for the summer months. Located in the heart of the capital, Khalidiya Park has welcomed visitors back with a refreshed look The post Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya Park has reopened with a new air-conditioned walkway appeared first on What's On.
- Inside Treasured Sayings, the new Assouline book honouring Sheikh Zayed’s legacyby What's On on June 23, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Sponsored: Featuring selected poems by the Founding Father, the publication reflects the values and vision that shaped the UAE’s cultural identity The Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), Abu Dhabi, has launched a new book titled Treasured Sayings, honouring the poetic legacy of the country’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The post Inside Treasured Sayings, the new Assouline book honouring Sheikh Zayed’s legacy appeared first on What's On.
- Heat map: These are Dubai’s toughest spicy food challengesby Miles Buckeridge on June 23, 2026 at 12:44 pm
Hotter than your car’s steering wheel in unsheltered parking, mid July… It may be warming up outside but these infernal Dubai challenges will have your taste buds in a land of fire and spice all year round. We’ve put together a selection of the hottest, wildest, far-from-the-mildest, spiciest, feistiest, beat the heat food challenges that The post Heat map: These are Dubai’s toughest spicy food challenges appeared first on What's On.
- Etihad Rail ticket prices revealed: Here’s how much you’ll payby Sammi Barnard on June 23, 2026 at 11:21 am
The UAE’s new passenger train service Etihad Rail is almost here… The countdown is officially on for the launch of the UAE’s long-awaited passenger rail network, and travellers can now find out exactly how much it will cost to ride. Etihad Rail has opened ticket bookings for the introductory route between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, The post Etihad Rail ticket prices revealed: Here’s how much you’ll pay appeared first on What's On.
- 6 UAE travel updates to know right nowby Lana Du on June 23, 2026 at 8:17 am
Here’s what’s new in UAE travel right now Planning a summer getaway? From new flight routes and airline perks to visa updates and travel announcements, here are the UAE travel updates worth knowing about right now. Emirates is offering complimentary five-star hotel stays in Dubai this summer Planning a trip? Emirates has unveiled a summer The post 6 UAE travel updates to know right now appeared first on What's On.