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Dubai’s “Robocop” Patrols Global Village: Meet DPR 02 in Action
The lights are up. The pavilions buzz. And now, a sleek machine glides across the paths. Welcome to season 30 of Global Village...
UAE Rolls Out First-Ever Global Support for Golden Visa Holders — Here’s What It Means
You pack your bags! You board the flight! You land in a foreign country! Then a passport goes missing. Or worse, a crisis...
The British fashion icon opens Riyadh Fashion Week with a fusion of punk legacy and Saudi craftsmanship
This October, Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 marks a significant milestone as Vivienne Westwood, the British fashion house renowned for its punk-inspired designs, makes...
Global Village Bus Routes Return for Season 30
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the return of four key bus routes to Global Village for its milestone 30th season....
Black Coffee Returns to Dubai: The Ultimate Afro-House Night of 2025
Dubai’s nightlife scene is about to get electrified as Grammy-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee returns to the city for a one-night-only performance...
Dubai Metro Cracks Down on Floor-Sitting & Sleepers with Fines
Taking the Dubai Metro? Be careful where you sit, and stay alert, as sleeping can cost you fines. Passengers who block movement or...
Global Village Season 30 Is Here — Tickets, What’s New!
Dubai’s winter calendar really kicks off when Global Village reopens. This season, it celebrates 30 years, and it’s pulling out all the stops....
British Airways’ Bold New Dubai Lounge Is Here, And It’s More Than Just a Waiting Room
Step off your flight, clear security, then pause. Not in transit. Pause in a space that feels alive. That’s exactly what British Airways...
Mansour Festival 2025 Returns to Abu Dhabi With Four Days of Food, Culture, and Fireworks You Can’t Miss
If you thought Abu Dhabi’s event calendar couldn’t get any more exciting, think again. The Mansour Festival is returning this November, and it’s...
Abu Dhabi Crowned the Happiest City in the World for 2025
Abu Dhabi has been named the happiest city in the world for 2025, according to the Time Out Index. This ranking reflects the...
