Dubai launches Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive, giving passengers new rights and an online complaint portal
Dubai scraps AED 750,000 floor for 2-Year Property Investor Visa, widens access for sole owners
DXB passenger numbers hit 95.6 % of 2019 levels, signalling business-travel recovery
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GCC ‘Grand Tours’ Visa edges closer: pilot to link Dubai and Bahrain in Q4 2026
The GCC has set Q4 2026 for a pilot of its unified tourist visa, beginning with a Dubai–Bahrain corridor. Once operational, the visa will let visitors tour all six GCC states on one permit, streamlining regional mobility for tourists and short-term business travellers. ([gcctouristvisa.com](https://gcctouristvisa.com/))
Demand returns: UAE tourism steadies as travellers favour flexibility
Travel Daily Media reports that UAE inbound demand is recovering to up to half of pre-war levels, but with much shorter booking windows and a clear consumer preference for fully flexible products. Airlines have reinstated about 75 % of capacity and hoteliers continue to build, suggesting confidence in a medium-term rebound. Companies sending staff to the UAE should budget for higher-flex fares and build in real-time risk monitoring.
Emirates restores key Middle East routes and extends free date-change window
Emirates is back to nearly three-quarters of its normal network and has reinstated Beirut, Muscat and Kuwait flights. A free one-time date change applies to all new bookings, giving travellers and employers added flexibility while regional airspace remains fluid.
KLM scraps Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam flights until mid-June
KLM has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai and two Saudi gateways until 14 June, citing high fuel costs and security risk, adding pressure on already tight capacity into the UAE. Companies relying on Amsterdam as a gateway will need alternative routings and should budget for higher fares.
Emirates brings Starlink Wi-Fi to the A380, promising 2 Gbps for every cabin
Emirates has installed SpaceX Starlink on its first A380, offering passengers free, high-speed Wi-Fi. The airline plans a rapid retrofit across the fleet, giving business travellers full in-flight connectivity and raising the bar for competitor carriers.
UAE Job Seeker Visa 2026: new fees and 120-day option explained
A newly updated advisory breaks down costs, eligibility and common pitfalls for the UAE’s Job Seeker Visa. With stricter document checks now in force, corporates should budget extra time and money when onboarding talent that enters on this permit.