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Dates announced for the magical Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market
The beloved Christmas market is back on December 5, and it’s one of Dubai’s best-loved winter experiences
Dubai Design Week is taking over d3 in November for its 12th edition
On the hunt for some artsy design pieces? Dubai Design Week is all set to inspire you this November The Middle East’s leading design fair – Dubai Design Week – is gearing up to make its annual return for a week and design enthusiasts across the region are absolutely stoked. The annual fair hosts a […]
Boats and joes: Fred’s next Dubai coffee rave is on a superyacht
The city’s most famous coffee party outfit is taking its caffeine-fuelled revelling out onto the high seas on October 18… There are few things the card-carrying members of Gen-Z love more than a side quest. One notable exception perhaps being wholesale generational appropriation, but then we’re all a bit guilty of that. Back to the […]
Al Ain International Airport renamed to Tahnoun International Airport
In honour of the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the UAE If you’re travelling inbound to the UAE to Al Ain airport, take note that the airport has a new name: Tahnoun International Airport. The rename was directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed […]
A huge comedy night is coming to Dubai this October
Pepperoni Comedy Club is turning one, and it’s bringing some big names along for the comedy night celebration Dubai’s Pepperoni Comedy Club is turning one, and it’s going big for its first birthday. The comedy spot is swapping its intimate stage at 25 Jump Street for Dubai Opera, with a special comedy night featuring a […]
Fuego on the 51st floor: A Sushisamba x Girl & The Goose collab
This might be the biggest Latin fusion team-up since Bad Bunny and J Balvin jumped on La Canción… There is such a thing as collaboration fatigue. Remember a few years ago, at the peak of ‘X’ culture, when brands were lining up to dance together like it was the final song at senior prom. Rubber […]
Mussafah Road in Abu Dhabi set for upgrades to ease traffic and cut travel times
The upgrade will cover 13kms along E30 and 8th street, improving traffic and cutting travel time Mussafah Road in Abu Dhabi is set to receive major road upgrades which aim to ease congestion, improve road safety and cut travel time for commuters and businesses across the area. The update was announced by The Department of […]
Emirates is adding extra flights to this city for the festive season
Heading home to South Africa or visiting for the holidays? Emirates is adding extra flights between Dubai and Durban on selected dates this December and January. If you’re planning a trip between the UAE and South Africa this festive season, there will be more flight options to choose from. The additional flights will operate on […]
Mel C and Jax Jones are set to headline at the Emirates Dubai 7s
Dubai’s all-time favourite sporting and music festival is back and some iconic musicians are set to headline Dubai’s major sporting event, Emirates Dubai 7s, is all set to make its annual come back from November 27 to 29. If you aren’t already stoked about this much anticipated event, here’s something that’s guaranteed to get you […]
Rocambolesco is Dubai’s newest Italian restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef behind the menu
Sponsored: Italian favourites with a twist, and a very good reason to let lunch turn into aperitivo If you keep a running list of new restaurants in Dubai, add this one. Rocambolesco is now open at SO/ Uptown Dubai, serving Italian classics that don’t always arrive as expected. Executive Chef Alessandro Mirabelli leads the kitchen, […]
Sheikh Hamdan announces RTA as the first winner of the Dubai-it Awards 2026
Dubai’s RTA has delivered projects at a record speed – twice as fast as the global benchmark HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council has unveiled the Dubai-it Awards’ first-ever winner – the Road and Transport […]
The best Friday evening brunches in Dubai 2026
Kick off the weekend in style with party brunches, evening feasts and free-flowing drinks Looking to get the weekend off to a fun-filled start? Then bookmark one of these Friday evening brunches, where fantastic food, drink and entertainment are all part of the package. These are the best Friday evening brunches in Dubai right now. […]
HuqqA Dubai just dropped the ultimate alfresco menu that you’ll want to try
Sponsored: Love a good dinner with a view? HuqqA is serving up some seriously delish meals with spectacular views As we stand on the precipice of a seasonal weather shift in Dubai, we can finally trade in the air-conditioned rooms for a more picturesque al fresco seating. So, say goodbye freezing cold rooms and hello […]