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Where to walk in Dubai to get your 10k steps in
On a mission to hit 10k steps in Dubai? Start here… Looking for the best places to get your 10k steps in Dubai? From promenades to parks and beachside paths, there are plenty of scenic spots where you can walk, explore and hit your daily step goal at the same time. Dubai Creek Harbour Boardwalk […]
There’s just one UAE public holiday left in 2026 – when is it?
The UAE public holidays calendar for 2026 is almost complete With just one final break left to look forward to. Eid Al Etihad, also known as UAE National Day, will mark the country’s final public holiday of the year. Here’s when it falls and what to know about the days off. When is the last […]
The best glamping spots in the UAE for outdoor season
Outdoor season is almost back… ready to go glamping across the UAE? The weather is cooling down, and it’s soon to be the perfect time to swap the city for a night under the stars. From desert bubble domes to cosy mountain stays, these are some of the best glamping spots in the UAE to […]
UAE weather: Red alert issued as fog hits parts of the country
The UAE’s red fog alert is in place until 10am today, with residents urged to take care on the roads as visibility remains reduced in some areas Residents across the UAE can expect the red alert for fog to remain in place until 10am on Sunday, September 27, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) […]
The Laughter Factory turns 30: the Dubai comedy club that gave Jack Whitehall his first overseas gig
The Dubai comedy club that gave Jack Whitehall and Kevin Bridges their first overseas gigs turns 30. Its co-founder explains why she still hides the chairs. The Laughter Factory, the Dubai stand-up club that has hosted Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett and Jason Manford, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. Co-founded in 1996 by […]
What’s On Lock-In: A staycation that practically pays for itself
Step into the best weekend in Abu Dhabi with the brilliant What’s On Lock-In staycation experience at InterContinental Abu Dhabi on October 3 and 4. It’s been a hectic return to everyday life, with a month of back-to-school, office hours, long meetings and deadlines galore. So, we’ve packaged up exactly what you and the family […]
Aatish: We tried the new live-fire restaurant in Dubai taking over social media
Live-fire cooking meets flavours from around the world Wasl 51 has become a foodie haven. And now there’s another major contender on the list: Aatish, serving up a globe-trotting menu with live-fire cooking at its heart. The story The new restaurant was founded by four friends, aka the Strong Boys, a name that stuck after […]
Philippine Airlines to resume Manila to Dubai flights
Kumusta, Dubai: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will be re-introducing its flights to Dubai Planning your next Dubai trip from Manila? Don’t worry, Philippine Airlines is resuming its nonstop flights to Dubai starting just next week on October 2. Ending the months long suspension to emirate, the flag carrier took to their social media channels to […]
Dubai T100 Triathlon returns this November
Time to get your game face on As temperatures continue to drop, Dubai can finally enter its annual fitness era with Dubai Fitness Challenge, free boxing classes in Zabeel and more on the horizon. Add the annual ritual of the Dubai T100 Triathlon to the list and et voilà, Dubai’s fitness and sports calendar just got […]
10 things to do in Dubai this weekend: September 25 to 27
A weekend of things to do in Dubai Another weekend, another excuse to get out and explore Dubai. From new places to eat and mooncakes worth trying to waterpark nights, matcha workshops and beachside wellness, the city has no shortage of options. Here are 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend. Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival […]
Prestigious British school Harrow to open in Abu Dhabi in 2027
Following its August 2026 opening in Dubai, Harrow Abu Dhabi will welcome students to Saadiyat Island from August 2027 Prestigious British school Harrow has confirmed it will open in Abu Dhabi next year, welcoming students to its state-of-the-art Saadiyat Island campus from August 2027. One academic year after opening in Dubai, the acclaimed academic institute […]
9 amazing things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi: Sept 25 to 27
Abu Dhabi has a lot going on this weekend, here’s 9 of our top recommendations. This weekend is packed with amazingly fun things to do in Abu Dhabi. From new cultural experiences to art workshops by the Guggenheim and beautiful dinner experiences, here’s everything that needs to be on your radar for the weekend. *Join […]
Game. Set. Match.: Dubai’s multicultural take on Perfect Strangers returns in October
The stage adaptation of Perfect Strangers that sold out at Mall of the Emirates last year is back for three nights at Alserkal Avenue, with a new venue, a reworked script and a slightly different cast. Seven friends, a wedding at a tennis club resort and one bad idea over dinner: everyone puts their phone […]