News
The stories shaping the city — openings, travel, events and the need-to-know, in one place.
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returns for fifth edition in January 2027
Tennis fans, mark your calendars, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open returns to Zayed Sports City on January 30. The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will celebrate its milestone fifth edition from 30 January to 6 February 2027, at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City. The WTA 500 tournament is a […]
The UAE’s first curl festival is coming to Dubai this October
From tackling Dubai’s humidity to finding the right products for your curls, this festival promises a day of tips, demos, activities and community fun Got curls in Dubai? We’ve got some great news for you (and your locks). Dubai’s curly-haired community is getting a festival of its own – Dubai Curl Festival courtesy of Oh […]
The What’s On Lock-In returns to InterContinental Abu Dhabi
We’re bringing the What’s On Lock-In staycation back to InterContinental Abu Dhabi on October 3 and 4, with a one-night package priced at Dhs899 for two adults and two children under 12, including brunch, an after-party and breakfast (with more details to be added soon). Set on its own private beach and marina near Corniche, […]
Abu Dhabi Comedy Season adds two more comics to lineup
Anubhav Singh Bassi and Aries Spears join the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup with new shows added for 2026. Two more comedy heavyweights have been added to Abu Dhabi Comedy Season at Etihad Arena on November 21 2026. American comedian Aries Spears is headed to Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing along his high-energy, […]
New Super Heavyweight Title card added to Power Slap 25 in Abu Dhabi
The new card features a rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling at the Power Slap 25 event in Abu Dhabi on Friday, October 23. Power Slap 25 presented by Monster Energy has added a new Super Heavyweight Title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling card to the event. Tickets […]
Abu Dhabi to host world’s first Euroleague Basketball SuperCup
Tickets to the first-ever Euroleague Basketball SuperCup in Abu Dhabi start from Dhs572 and are now on sale. Abu Dhabi is the host city of the world’s first Euroleague Basketball SuperCup tournament. The new competition will bring together four leading basketball clubs – Real Madrid, Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Tarfin Istanbul and Dubai Basketball – for […]
UAE won’t see the total solar eclipse, but here’s how you can watch it live
Here’s how you can catch the rare phenomenon in the region The UAE isn’t on the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse, but we can still witness this rare celestial event online. Taking place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the eclipse will see the moon pass directly between Earth and the sun, […]