Is the UAE shutting down for summer – or are you missing a trick?

As the mercury rises and calendars clear, is the UAE’s summer slowdown a sign the country grinds to a halt – or a golden window of untapped opportunity?

With temperatures already breaking records, should we start naming heatwaves like hurricanes?

Plus, more flights are being delayed or cancelled amid regional tensions – so what are your rights if you're grounded?

And as anti-tourism protests sweep southern Europe, travel expert Doug Lansky joins us to ask: where should we go this summer?

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