🛣️Traffic Is Back, Petrol Prices Increase & Eid Break Updates! 🇦🇪

Back to seeing the red lines across Google maps and Waze, buuuuut nobody’s complaining 😂🙌
Everyone’s glad to see people back on the roads, and we guess it’ll be a week of some sighs of relief before folks get back to asking “Why are the roads always packed habibi !!!” So, if you’re stuck in traffic, hoping for time to pass, here are the latest updates from the city 👇

NEWS

US President Donald Trump Shared His Take On The UAE’s Withdrawal From OPEC 🛢️

• President Donald Trump has officially weighed in on the UAE’s decision to leave OPEC and he didn’t hold back his enthusiasm for the UAE’s pivot away from the international oil cartel 👀

• Trump was quick to praise UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, describing him as “very smart” and suggesting that the Emirates’ desire to “go his own way” is a win for everyone involved 🙌

• “I think ultimately it’s a good thing for getting the price of gas down, getting oil down, getting everything down,” Trump told reporters ✍️

• For the UAE, this isn’t just about politics; it’s about economic survival. With their primary export route effectively lowered, staying tied to OPEC’s production quotas was becoming a losing game. The President’s logic is straightforward: more independence equals more competition 🇦🇪

• Trump is betting that this fracture in the cartel will eventually force oil prices lower, providing much-needed relief at the pump for Americans currently feeling the squeeze of the conflict in the Middle East 🫡

NEWS

Dubai Traffic Is Back And People Are Not Even Mad 🫶

• It’s 2026 and it’s been one of the weirdest starts to a year so far. Dubai’s had its fair share of “is this real life?” moments, and somehow one of the most unexpected plot twists is this… people actually missed seeing Dubai traffic 🚧

• During recent Iran-related tensions, students were moved to online learning and many employees worked from home for safety reasons, which made the city feel a bit quieter than usual 🫢

• But now that things are returning to normal routines, the difference is really noticeable. The city feels like it’s fully switched back on! 🥳

• Commuters are clocking the change and reacting in the most Dubai way possible… not annoyed, just observing it like it’s a comeback. One person said, “Just drive on Al Khail road both directions… traffic is crazy… bumper to bumper again… Dubai is back.” 👏🏼

• Another added, “I never thought I’d say this… but I missed Dubai traffic Won’t complain about it again.” It’s giving strange nostalgia for something everyone usually complains about ❤️

SHARABLES

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• UAE authorities have taken down a 13-man international smuggling cell operating under the direction of an overseas kingpin 🇦🇪

• STUDENTSSSS… Eid Al Adha break is coming soon, so enjoy it while you can 😌

• POV: Dubai traffic is back and no one’s even mad about it 😭⁠

• HH Sheikh Mohammed personally commended a cyclist for his role in rescuing an injured gazelle 🥹🥹🥹⁠

• Just a little moment of kindness that made everyone’s day🥹❤️⁠

• Petrol prices doing their monthly update again🥲🥲🥲🥲

• One minute you’re mid-set, next minute HH Sheikh Mohammed is there 😂😂 

• Folks sharing throwback to when Michael Jackson was in Dubai 🎶

• The cycling community showed up for this stranger, and it's the most wholesome thing you'd watch today 🥹⁠

• Dubai has eased requirements for the two-year real estate investor residency visa, WOOHOOO! 👏🏼🎉⁠

NEWS

A Whistle That Hits 116.7 Decibels… And A Story That Hits Even Deeper! 😮‍💨

• Recently on the Lovin Dubai Show, Guinness World Record holder Virginie Agop Boyadjian shared how she turned a childhood habit into a world record and an emotional tribute that changed everything 🙌

• She now holds the title for the loudest whistle (female) in the world, reaching a staggering 116.7 decibels… louder than a chainsaw 🫢

• But for Virginie, it was never just about being loud. She revealed that she learned to whistle as a child with her father, a simple memory that stayed with her for years.

• After his passing, that same whistle became something more powerful, a way to honour him and channel her emotions into something unforgettable ❤️

• What followed was an unexpected journey into the Guinness World Records world… strict rules, intense measurements, and a whole lot of nerves. But also, a reminder that growth only happens when you step outside your comfort zone 👏🏼

CYCLE AND WIN!

Pedals, Prizes And Pure Adrenaline: The Positive Spirit Race Challenge Is Back! 🚴🏻‍♀️

• If you thought cycling events couldn’t get any more electric… think again. The Positive Spirit Race Challenge is officially back, and this time it’s bringing even more speed, strategy, and serious prize money along for the ride! 💸

• Set your calendars for Saturday, May 9, 2026, because the iconic Dubai Autodrome is about to transform into a high-adrenaline battleground for cyclists of all levels! 🙌

• Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just testing your racing legs, this Criterium Race is open to everyone ready to take on the challenge. And yes, the stakes are VERY real!!! 👀

• We’re talking a massive AED 90,000 prize pool for the top 3 in Adult Open Overall, Emirati, and Age Group categories + youth riders aren’t left out, with podium winners scoring some seriously valuable vouchers 🙌

• CHECK OUT MORE DEETS ON THE RACE HEREEE ✨

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