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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Announces 2026 as the UAE’s ‘Year of the Family’
The UAE has officially declared 2026 as the ‘Year of the Family’, under the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed...
Dubai Design Week 2025 returns to d3 with a focus on community
Dubai Design Week is storming back this November, and from what we’re hearing, it’s shaping up to be its most electrifying edition ever....
Dubai Fitness Challenge stamp welcomes travellers at DXB this November
Travellers arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) this month will find an unexpected yet refreshing addition to their passports — a special Dubai...
Dubai Taxi Fares Revised: What You’ll Pay and When
Dubai residents using taxi apps might notice their fares looking a little different this week. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced...
Till Lindemann heads to Dubai for a one-night show
Rock fans in Dubai are gearing up for one of the city’s biggest concerts of 2026. Till Lindemann, the commanding voice of Rammstein,...
The region’s biggest festival goes digital with an immersive Roblox world
A new chapter has opened for festival-goers and gaming fans alike: the renowned Riyadh Season has launched its own immersive experience on the...
Christina Aguilera Abu Dhabi 2026: Pop Superstar Set to Perform Live at Etihad Arena
Pop music fans in the UAE have something huge to look forward to next year. Christina Aguilera officially brings one of the city’s...
Buddha-Bar’s First Branded Hotel & Residences Set Sail on the World Islands
A new chapter is opening for Dubai’s luxury hospitality scene as the globally renowned lifestyle brand Buddha?Bar unveils plans for its debut branded...
Sustainable Home Garden Competition Opens in Dubai with Dh 300,000 Prize
Dubai homeowners now have the chance to reshape their gardens into award-winning green spaces. The Dubai Municipality (DM) has launched its third edition...
Golden Visa Holders in UAE Can Now Get a Return Permit in 30 Minutes
Travelling overseas and lose your passport? If you hold a UAE Golden Visa, that scenario just got a lot less stressful. The Ministry...
