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Residents enjoying free coffee in Dubai during Eid Al Etihad 2025 using the Drivu app
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A Four-Day Free Coffee Treat Across Dubai This Eid Al Etihad 2025

Dubai has a habit of surprising its residents in the most everyday ways, and this time, it’s with a cup of coffee. As...

Dubai Burger Championship
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Dubai Media City to Host the Region’s Biggest Burger Championship This January

Dubai’s winter calendar is always packed, but food lovers know that January brings something extra tempting. The Dubai Burger Championship is returning from...

Google Doodle celebrating UAE 54th National Day with UAE flag colours
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Google Doodle Celebrates UAE 54th National Day With a Special Flag-Inspired Tribute

Google users across the UAE were greeted with a pleasant surprise on Tuesday morning as the search engine unveiled a special Doodle dedicated...

UAE 2026 public holidays New Year skyline Dubai morning
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UAE Confirms First Public Holiday of 2026

The UAE has officially confirmed the first public holiday of 2026, giving residents a clear date to look forward to as the new...

Dubai parks renamed and new 5am opening timings
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Dubai Renames Four Popular Parks; 20 Neighbourhood Parks to Open from 5am for Early-Morning Walkers

Dubai’s neighbourhood parks just got a major refresh. Dubai Municipality has rolled out a mix of operational changes and renaming updates that will...

e& 54GB free data Eid Al Etihad
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UAE’s e& Marks Eid Al Etihad With 54GB Free Data and Big Discounts

Every year, as the UAE gears up for National Day celebrations, there’s one tradition residents now look forward to — the annual data...

AlUla Arts Festival 2026 desert art installation
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AlUla Arts Festival 2026: The Desert’s Biggest Culture Festival Returns This January

Every winter, AlUla transforms from a quiet desert landscape into one of the region’s most exciting cultural destinations. This year, the AlUla Arts...

Geminids meteor shower Mleiha
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Geminids Meteor Shower to Light Up Mleiha: A Desert Sky Experience Sharjah Residents Won’t Want to Miss

The winter sky in the UAE often brings a sense of excitement, especially for residents who love spending cool evenings outdoors. This year,...

Layali Diriyah 2025
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Layali Diriyah 2025 Returns With New Dining Concepts, Live Shows, and a Rich Cultural Ambience

Saudi Arabia’s winter season always has something new to offer, but few events strike the balance between tradition and modern culture the way...

Cloudy UAE weekend weather with cooler winds and rain chances
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Cooler Winds and Light Rain Expected as UAE Heads Into a Mixed Weekend

The UAE is heading into a noticeably different weather pattern this weekend, with cooler breezes, rising humidity, and a chance of scattered rainfall...