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Anyma to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Friday after-party
Anyma is bringing his visually stunning Coachella 2026 set to the official after-party of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, December 4. Electronic music lovers are in for an unforgettable night as Anyma is bringing his brand-new audiovisual show ÆDEN to the Yasalam Official After-Party of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, […]
Sharjah-Dubai traffic has a big change coming this November
Sharjah-Dubai traffic could see delays drop by up to 85 per cent when the new Al Taawun Tunnel opens If you make the Sharjah-Dubai traffic commute regularly, you’ll know exactly where things can slow down. Al Taawun is one of those spots. But a major road project is now taking shape beneath the junction, and it could […]
10 best places to do your thrift shopping in Dubai
Hey Macklemore, can we go thrift shopping… in Dubai? If you aren’t in on the thrift shopping scene in Dubai, then this is your sign to get in on it. While we are currently in the midst of overconsumption and mass production of polyester clothes, it is high time we start romanticising recycling goods that […]
12 wellness and fitness activities in Dubai to try this September
Dubai’s best fitness activities and wellness plans for a healthier September September is the month of the comeback. Holidays wrap up, school starts, work picks up and Dubai settles into the stretch of the year when there’s more to do, see and get back on top of. Summer is still around, but the promise of […]
11 coolest cafes in Al Quoz that need to be on your radar
We just found your next hangout spot and it’s a cafe in Al Quoz Dubai is big on cafe culture. How big, you ask? there is a spot in literally every town and district that serves up a mean latte with a side of unbeatable vibes. And best part about Dubai’s cafe culture is you’ll […]
11 coolest cafes in Al Qouz that need to be on your radar
We just found your next hangout spot and it’s a cafe in Al Qouz Dubai is big on cafe culture. How big, you ask? there is a spot in literally every town and district that serves up a mean latte with a side of unbeatable vibes. And best part about Dubai’s cafe culture is you’ll […]
Aquaventure After Dark is back this October
Aquaventure After Dark is turning the waterpark into a night out The slides are staying on, the lights are going up and Aquaventure World is getting ready for a very different kind of night. Aquaventure After Dark is back for one night, bringing three entertainment zones, live acts and after-hours rides to the park. Three […]
Harry Potter Abu Dhabi: Hogwarts Castle, Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley to be revealed this September
Plans for the three magical Harry Potter lands at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi are set to be revealed on Monday September 7 Magical news, Muggles: it’s officially been confirmed that Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest are coming to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. And, we won’t need to cast any spells […]
HYROX is officially happening in Dubai this November
It follows HYROX Abu Dhabi, which is set to take place at the end of October HYROX fans, get excited: HYROX Dubai is officially happening later this year. The two-day HYROX event will take over Dubai on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, promising to be bigger, better and more high-energy than ever before. […]
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 […]
6 brilliant spots in Dubai where kids eat free
No catch! These restaurants in Dubai are offering a kids eat free deal for the back-to-school season It’s officially back-to-school season, and along with it come a few dining deals from restaurants helping little ones ease into the new year. And there’s some good news for parents, too. We’ve rounded up some of the best […]
The ultimate family day-out planner, Etihad Rail’s next stops and more: What’s On Northern Emirates Autumn 2026 is out now
From new rail routes and waterslides to butterfly houses and a 210,000-year-old UNESCO site, the Autumn 2026 issue of What’s On Northern Emirates has your whole season of weekends sorted – plus new fitness events, reopened restaurants and short-haul breaks. Autumn is when the Northern Emirates properly comes alive. The mercury drops, the terraces reopen, […]
8 of the coolest drive-thrus in the UAE
Your ultimate guide to making a quick pitstop at UAE’s coolest drive-thrus Drive-thrus in the UAE have become quite the big deal over the past couple of years. And rightfully so – it’s quick and convenient, and you’re pretty much spoilt for choice. But this isn’t the only reason why food trucks are a popular […]