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HYROX Dubai tickets are now on sale
Time to lace up, lock in, and level up It’s time, HYROX fans: Tickets for the much-anticipated HYROX in Dubai are now on sale. Following the popular event in Abu Dhabi, HYROX fans in Dubai can now get a taste of the sweaty action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

11 outdoor wellness and fitness classes in Dubai to feel your best
Your favourite wellness and fitness classes are getting a little fresh air The best part about Dubai’s cooler months? Being able to take your fitness classes and workouts outside again. And we’re not just talking about a walk along the beach. Yoga, Pilates, strength training and other wellness sessions are finding their way onto the […]

Zayed Sports City launches Village Nights: a weekend winter festival
There’s a new spot to enjoy the cool weather with Village Nights at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi Looking for a new spot to enjoy the cool breeze in the evenings? Zayed Sports City has launched a new weekend-only festival in Abu Dhabi. Village Nights is taking over the area near the tennis courts […]

Here’s how you can watch the Orionids meteor shower in Dubai
There’s a celestial watch party happening this month and it’s one you don’t want to miss The sky is due to set ablaze with the most dramatic cosmic show this month, and this is your sign to watch this rare celestial phenomenon. Dubai is about to witness the annual event of the Orionids meteor shower, […]

7 cool things to do this weekend in Abu Dhabi: October 9 to 11
Only a few hours left until the weekend officially begins and we’re already one step ahead with 7 of the coolest things to do in Abu Dhabi The capital is bursting at the seams with cool activities to refresh your spirit on your days off. From meeting new people with shared interests to trying out […]

An LPM beach concept is opening in Dubai this November
The renowned French-Mediterranean concept lands at Jumeirah Beach Hotel with its first dedicated beach concept La Petite Maison is known and loved around the world for its refined French Riviera-inspired cuisine and gorgeous restaurants. And now it’s bringing a taste of the Côte d’Azur to the Jumeirah beachfront, opening LPM-Sur-Mer, its first dedicated beachfront concept, […]

Review: Le Piaf Dubai brings a new dinner and a show concept to DIFC
A dimly lit dining room, crowd-pleasing menu and excellent entertainment make this one of the city’s hottest new spots When Dubai-born Rikas Hospitality joined forces with Europe’s renowned Paris Society, it opened the door for a regional hospitality heavyweight to import to Dubai some of France’s hottest spots, from Paris to Megeve to Saint Tropez. […]

You’ll need this Abu Dhabi GP ticket to see Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza
The Abu Dhabi GP is bringing some huge names to Yas Marina Circuit this December Black Coffee, CamelPhat, Shimza, Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, Alex Warren, Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers and The Script are all on the line-up. And there’s more music happening around Abu Dhabi GP, too, with Andrea Bocelli performing at Yasalam Classics and […]

Elon Musk’s company to explore underground transport in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is teaming up with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to explore the future of underground transport The partnership will look at how underground tunnels could be used for transport, utilities and other infrastructure across Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has signed an agreement with The Boring Company to […]

12 romantic first date ideas in the UAE that will actually break the ice
Love Actually could happen in less than 50 First Dates… We often find ourselves in a bind as to where we need to head for the perfect first date, which is often followed by the stress of the relentless ‘what-ifs’. And, aren’t we are all just looking for the perfect ‘straight out of a rom-com-esque’ […]

11 things to do in Dubai this weekend: October 9 to 11
Things to do in Dubai for every kind of weekend mood Dinner plans, beach time, dancing to your favourite DJ or checking out somewhere new? Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a good mix happening around Dubai this weekend. Here are 11 things to do in Dubai worth putting in the diary. Go all […]

Rides, food stalls and ticket prices: Here’s everything new at Global Village Dubai
As if we weren’t already excited enough about the reopening of Global Village… If you’ve been eyeing your Global Village countdown timer, we have news to share that will make you wish time would speed up. Now with just a week left for Dubai’s most popular outdoor attraction to reopen, we have more information on […]

A huge new winter festival is coming to Dubai this December
And this Dubai winter festival is bringing a little European Christmas market magic to the waterfront December might feel a while away, but our favourite time of year will be here before we know it. And Dubai has a new festive spot to look forward to. DXB Winter Festival is making its debut at Dubai […]
