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Festival Bay season 4: A Winter Fest, flying circus, Beirut club vibes and more
Hey, fancy a trip to the Bay? You just may find ways to have the best sort of day… Dubai Festival City Mall knows a thing or two about putting on a show. There’s a reason its middle name is ‘Festival’. It earned those rave-paint stripes. Take, for example, its popular multi-sensory, light and water, […]
Dubai Safari Park reopens on October 12 with a Little Explorers’ Base Camp
The park reopens next week with tickets from just Dhs50… Gallop, don’t walk – the Dubai Safari Park is about to reopen after its traditional summer aestivation (fun animal fact: that’s the opposite to hibernation). This will be its eighth season introducing visitors to the full faunal furore of the animal kingdom. And to celebrate […]
Dubai schools now have the option to change their start & finish times
Goodbye 6am alarms and morning rush hours, hello healthier morning routines We’ve all been through the cycle of being jolted awake by our 6am alarms, followed with the hectic morning routine of finding our homework from the night before. No, just us? Well, it seems like this is no longer the case for schools in […]
The Hangout: Mall of the Emirates is getting a major new entertainment district
A new indoor-outdoor lifestyle and entertainment destination to look forward to. If you’re a fan of Mall of the Emirates, there’s something new coming up to look forward to. The shopping destination has just unveiled The Hangout, a new lifestyle and entertainment precinct bringing together dining, play and social experiences. The new space is part […]
Dubai has a new immersive playground for little explorers
From immersive world-themed play zones to pottery, slime, baking and glitter makeovers, there’s plenty for little explorers to get stuck into If you’ve ticked all the fun indoor (and outdoor) play areas in Dubai for children, there’s a new space that’s sure to take up the number one spot on your to-do list. Lala Little […]
Sharjah Safari is reopening today with new animal encounters and tours
New animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and more to discover this season Sharjah Safari is back for a new season from today, September 21, bringing visitors the chance to get up close with wildlife from across the world. The new season comes with new animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and plenty of reasons to plan a visit. […]
Cristiano Ronaldo could play live in Abu Dhabi this September
Football fans in the UAE get to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play live in Abu Dhabi for what is set to be the final season of his career. Football fans in the UAE, get ready: Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to the country next week – and it could be one of your final chances to see […]
Palm Jebel Ali’s first retail destination will open in 2027
The Yard will bring 26 retail, dining, wellness and healthcare concepts to the new waterfront community It’s hard not to get excited about updates on Palm Jebel Ali, and this latest one is sure to catch the attention of shoppers. Dubai’s mega-project has announced its first retail and lifestyle destination, The Yard. Run by Dubai […]
Al Ain Zoo reopens on Sept 5 with Glow After Dark Festival
Running from September 5 to October 4, Al Ain Zoo will transform into a nighttime spectacle for its Glow After Dark festival. Al Ain Zoo is reopening on September 5 with a new after-dark experience, giving families a chance to explore the wildlife park in a whole new light. The budget-friendly activity is the perfect […]
Here’s when these top outdoor attractions in Dubai are reopening
The cooler months are creeping closer… Have you noticed it’s getting ever so slightly cooler in Dubai? We can walk to our cars without instantly breaking into a sweat; a quick trip to the grocery store doesn’t feel quite as daunting and, on a good day, our glasses don’t even fog up (much). This can […]
4 of the best family staycations to fit in before the school bell rings
The summer holidays are entering their final stretch – here’s where we’ve taken our own kids, and where we’re sending you, for one last proper weekend together before the uniforms come out. There’s a particular calendar dread that sets in around now every year – the one where you glance at the date and realise […]