Xiaomi enters the camper market with the SkyNomad brand · VanLife Weekly #28
Xiaomi launches the SkyNomad brand and enters the camper market. Plus new models at the Tokyo Camping Car Show and 80% of Turkey's caravan makers closing.
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Urban district · Emirate of Dubai, UAE
VanSky index for Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE — 19 out of 100 (Extreme). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.
Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE — VanSky 19 out of 100. Travel not recommended right now. Ranked #71 of 77 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Cities with a close score — route alternatives
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Dubai International Financial Centre ranks 10 of 77 cities. Country average VanSky — 1.
Updated: 11.07.2026
E-Plus 91
$0.87 /l
AED3.21 · €0.76/l
8 of 17
cheaper than 59% of countries
Special 95
$0.90 /l
AED3.29 · €0.78/l
20 of 133
cheaper than 86% of countries
Super 98
$0.93 /l
AED3.40 · €0.81/l
3 of 23
cheaper than 91% of countries
Diesel
$0.98 /l
AED3.60 · €0.85/l
23 of 134
cheaper than 84% of countries
The article lists popular camping and hiking locations in and around Dubai. These include Al Qudra Lakes in Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, the mountainous Hatta area with trails up to 30 km, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with organized tours, Lahbab Desert with red dunes, and Terra eco-lodges at Hatta Fort Hotel. The recommended season is November to April.
An analytical report on the refrigerator market for motorhomes, travel trailers, and camper vans has been published, covering the period up to 2033. The study provides data on segments including motorhomes, trailers, vans, and boat refrigerators, along with an analysis of key players such as Dometic Group and Thetford Corporation.
Square Glade Games released the third developer diary video for Outbound. The "cozyvival" game will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch, featuring motorhome construction, off-grid energy systems, and cooperative exploration for up to 4 players.
Dubai authorities have launched a free digital permit for camping with caravans, trailers, or camper vans at Jebel Ali Beach. The permit is issued via the DubaiNow app, is valid for 30 days, and requires submission of vehicle details. The system automatically blocks fully booked dates to ensure an organized process.
Square Glade Games unveiled Outbound, a cozy crafting adventure with an open world and vanlife elements. A demo is now on Steam, and an IGN journalist shared impressions after five hours of play.
A nine-minute developer-narrated gameplay video of the Outbound demo has been released. The demo for this open-world van-life game is currently available on Steam, with a full release planned for PC and consoles.
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