A UK man who was just trying to avoid spilling his drink could face three years in jail.

Two British teachers hired in July have quit in frustration at delays recognising service.

The souks in the UAE city are brimming with Middle Eastern products and jovial bargaining.

Evacuation under way after flames climb up Dubai's record-breaking tower.

Emirates Palace is the height of opulence, but it's not as expensive as you'd think.

US intelligence officials say UAE behind hacking of Qatari websites, leading to tensions.

Rex Tillerson to meet with Kuwaiti officials as dispute between Gulf countries continues.

Family of Taylor Marsters, 9, are "broken-hearted" after he died of an asthma attack.

Moody's have changed Qatar's economic outlook to 'negative' over Arab nations turmoil.

The decision further deepens a rift between Gulf Arab nations.

The wrecked McLaren has attracted overseas interest as salvage buyers look for a bargain.

A driver who parked smack in the middle of a celebration wasn't going anywhere fast.

Investors wonder: Is oil the water of the coming Space Age?

Simon Bridges says the CAA is 'assessing the evidence' for more security checks.

New Zealand will spend $53 million on pavilion at the 2020 Dubai Expo in a trade push.

UAE set up secret meeting to establish back-channel line of communication, say officials.

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Lego has expanded its empire into the Dubai desert with its latest theme park.

Chinese companies are big winners in the competition among foreign bidders for stakes in Abu Dhabi's largest oil concession.

Water from huge genetically engineered jellyfish, food from robotic farms and cities that move with weather. Dubai has huge plans.

A plush Dubai hotel wants to ban flesh-baring models from using its name in a hashtag or sharing their location online.

There are plenty of good reasons to add Abu Dhabi to your list writes Stephanie Holmes.

New Zealand's thoroughbred horses have caught the attention of one of the world's most powerful men.

Dubai remains home to the world's busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016.

While touting his commitment to avoiding conflicts of interest, President-elect Donald Trump said he turned down a US$2 billion deal in Dubai.

Stephanie Holmes checks into a huge junior suite with palace views.

Speakers boom in the dark, smoky room. It's 2am and the club is packed with sweaty, gay men getting their groove on to Madonna - and I'm one of them.

This city projects itself as a modern, sophisticated and welcoming spot for Western tourists. But when things go wrong, they go doubly wrong here.

Woman arrested after alleging rape is told she's free to go after case collapses.

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