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Dubai in 2026: Family adventures, green escapes and the future of travel

Dubai has long held a special place on the travel radar for South African visitors, offering a rare combination of accessibility, safety and constant reinvention. In 2026, the city is once again redefining what a global destination can be, blending family-centred travel, sustainability-driven experiences and bold innovation that points firmly to the future of tourism. …

Free Dubai Stopover Visas Open Doors for South African Travelers

South African families dreaming of an escape now have an unprecedented opportunity to discover Dubai, as Emirates airline rolls out a complimentary 48 or 96-hour stopover visa. This initiative, available for bookings until November 15th and travel through December 31st, 2025    Discover Dubai: A Perfect Stopover Destination for South African Travellers Dubai, a city …

Visit Dubai showcases attractions and engages with SA tourism sector at national roadshow

October 2025 – This week, the dynamic Visit Dubai roadshow was held across South Africa’s three main cities of Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg, bringing together travel industry stakeholders to engage closely with key tourism representatives from the city, build partnerships, and explore travel attractions. Bader Ali Habib, regional director of South Asia, Middle East …

LunchBar’s Latest Flavour Drop Celebrates a 60-Year Legacy.

Cadbury LunchBar officially marks 60 years of delivering Much, Much More to Mzansi, and what better way to celebrate six decades of legendary flavour than by dropping its boldest, creamiest twist yet? Introducing Cadbury LunchBar's latest flavour drop, LunchBar Caramilk– a golden surprise born from the brand's ongoing journey of indulgence and innovation. This isn't just a …

Catch some rays, not wrinkles: NIVEA brings the heat to Cape Town

Cape Town was buzzing with sun, style, and a whole lot of skincare magic as NIVEA launched its Q10 Triple Wrinkle Defence Daily UV Fluid SPF50. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill sunscreen – think of it as your triple-threat skincare BFF, taking on UV rays, ageing, and glycation all in one go. With powerhouse ingredients like …

QatarAirways,KenyaAirways sign strategic partnership

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership, including a comprehensive codeshare agreement and plans to increase flight frequencies between Nairobi and Doha. The MoU was signed in Doha by Qatar Airways group CEO Engr Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Kenya Airways group managing director and CEO Allan …

Court halts Mango airline’s business rescue plan

State-owned Mango’s step towards resuming flights does not appear to be any closer, four years after the low-cost airline was grounded in July 2021. This follows a Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg ruling that its business rescue plan cannot be implemented. Image: File The process of reviving state-owned low-cost airline Mango appears to have been stopped …

For Kids’ Eyes Only – Emirates’ Travel Hacks Summer 2025

School’s out, bags are packed, and it’s time to take to the skies with Emirates, the GOAT of family-friendly flying. This summer, young flyers can make the most of their journey with a whole host of fun and practical travel hacks, designed especially with kids in mind. First off, Emirates makes sure kids start their …

Air du Cap launches private charter flights from Joburg’s Grand Central Airport

South African boutique aviation operator Air du Cap has expanded its services to Gauteng, introducing on-demand charter flights from Grand Central Airport in Midrand. The move brings the company’s exclusively owned, air-conditioned Beechcraft Baron 58 fleet within reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria travellers, offering a streamlined alternative to commercial flights for regional business and leisure …

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