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Burj Al Arab Chinese New Year
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Burj Al Arab marks Chinese New Year with cross-cultural paper art by Jackie Wen

Dubai’s Chinese New Year celebrations this year went beyond lanterns, fireworks, and red décor. At the heart of the city’s cultural scene, Burj...

Experience Ramadan at the Port
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Old Doha Port Unveils ‘Experience Ramadan at the Port’ Campaign

Ramadan hits differently by the water. The pace slows. The air cools. Conversations soften. And in Doha, that feeling is taking shape at...

Sharjah’s Al Nasr Mosque opens before Ramadan with striking glass dome
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Sharjah’s glowing glass mosque becomes Ramadan’s newest landmark

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of Sharjah’s newest mosque begins to glow. Soft golden light flows through a giant...

Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026
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Sharjah’s Ramadan Festival Is Back — 39 Days of Calm, Culture and Community

Ramadan in Sharjah has its own rhythm. Quieter streets. Slower evenings. Families out together after iftar. Long walks through malls, markets and community...

Official Ramadan Parking
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Dubai announces revised paid parking timings for Ramadan with daily free iftar hours

Dubai has announced revised paid parking timings for Ramadan, bringing a practical change that will be felt across the city — especially during...

Jimmy Carr Dubai Opera
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Jimmy Carr returns to Dubai Opera for two nights in February

Dubai’s comedy scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Jimmy Carr is officially returning to the city for two live stand-up shows...

Ramadan 2026 Begins in the UAE After Crescent Moon Sighting
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Ramadan 2026 Begins in the UAE After Crescent Moon Sighting

Ramadan 2026 has officially begun in the United Arab Emirates, bringing a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community living across the country....

Global Village Introduces Dhs30 Family Ticket for Ramadan
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Four Tickets for Dhs30? Global Village Drops Ramadan Deal

Ramadan evenings in Dubai have a rhythm of their own. The day moves quietly. Then, after sunset, the city lights up again. Families...

Dubai Maritime City skyline and waterfront
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Dubai Maritime City Introduces Paid Parking

If you regularly drive to Dubai Maritime City, it’s time to plan. The area has officially introduced Dubai Maritime City paid parking, bringing...

Dubai Metro Ramadan 2026 timings confirmed by RTA for Red and Green Line services
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Dubai Metro Ramadan 2026 Timings Announced

As Ramadan approaches, Dubai residents are adjusting their daily routines. Work hours shift. Evenings stretch longer. Roads feel different just before iftar. To...