Getting around Dubai is set to receive a major upgrade with the upcoming Dubai Loop, an innovative underground transport system geared to redefine connectivity across the city. Designed as a 22-kilometre network featuring 19 stations, the Dubai Loop will utilise high-speed electric vehicles operating within dedicated tunnels spanning 3.6 metres in diameter. The system will provide direct connectivity between key business and lifestyle hubs, including DIFC, Downtown Dubai, and Business Bay, while significantly reducing travel time from 20 minutes to just three minutes. Developed in collaboration with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Elon Musk’s Boring Company, the project represents a major step forward in sustainable, technology-driven intercity travel solutions. With the capacity to transport more than 13,000 passengers per day, the Dubai Loop aims to ease traffic congestion while enhancing efficiency and commuter comfort. The project will roll out in phases over three years, with the first phase expected to begin in 2026, featuring a 6.4-kilometre route with four stations. As Dubai successfully continues pursuing its vision to become the world’s leading city, this landmark advancement in urban transportation is certainly commendable, ushering in a new era of faster, cleaner, and more seamless connectivity across the emirate.

We are pleased to announce that Royal Gulf Tourism will be exhibiting at the region’s premier travel trade event, Arabian Travel Market 2026, at the Dubai Pavilion. Taking centre stage at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 4–7 May 2026, ATM will bring together businesses and professionals from across the global travel industry. This internationally acclaimed event plays a pivotal role in shaping industry conversations, forging strategic partnerships, and unlocking new business opportunities. It serves as a powerful platform for networking, showcasing destinations, launching new products, and engaging in insightful discussions on the trends shaping the future of travel; from sustainability and digital transformation to experiential tourism and emerging markets. More than just an exhibition, ATM is where global travel decisions are influenced and long-term collaborations take shape.

Tucked away at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi, this indoor sanctuary offers visitors a serene and immersive escape. Guests are invited to wander through lush, climate-controlled domes that are home to over 10,000 butterflies from around the world, along with tropical animals and rare rainforest species. Designed as an educational and family-friendly attraction, the domes draw inspiration from Asia and the Americas, showcasing a variety of native species within carefully curated tropical habitats. From colourful butterflies and koi ponds to insects and sloths, the experience is both calming and enriching. Visitors can learn about butterflies at every stage of their life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to vibrant winged beauty, while interactive exhibits and guided encounters with the animals offer serenity away from the city. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and photographers alike, Abu Dhabi Butterfly Gardens adds a touch of natural wonder to the capital’s growing portfolio of attractions, with conservation and education at the heart of the experience.