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Bar du Port Beach to Open in Ras Al Khaimah This Weekend
Bar du Port is officially heading north. The popular French-Mediterranean dining brand is opening Bar du Port Beach in Ras Al Khaimah this...
MDLBEAST Confirms A Thousand and One 2026 Festival Dates
When A Thousand and One debuted last year, expectations were high—but the response exceeded them. The festival offered something different from MDLBEAST’s larger...
Dubai to Witness Spectacular Free Burj Al Arab Fireworks Display!
If you’ve glanced at your phone lately and noticed your network provider has changed to “UAE&Kuwait,” don’t worry—your SIM card isn’t acting up....
Is Your Cat Legal? Abu Dhabi Begins Crackdown on Unregistered Pets!
If you’re a pet parent in the capital, your “paw-some” roommates are about to get their very own official UAE ID. Starting February...
World Governments Summit 2026 Begins in Dubai: RTA Shares Travel and Parking Plan
Dubai has officially begun hosting the World Governments Summit 2026, with global leaders, ministers, and decision-makers arriving in the city for the three-day...
Jebel Jais Reopens: New Entry Rules and Everything You Need to Know
If your weekend plans usually involve escaping the Dubai humidity for the crisp mountain air of Ras Al Khaimah, we’ve got the update...
Dubai Metro to Start Early on February 1 for Dubai Marathon
Dubai Metro commuters will be able to start their journeys earlier than usual this Sunday, February 1, as the Roads and Transport Authority...
Al Salam Cycling Championship Brings Desert Races Back to Al Marmoom
Dubai’s desert is back in the spotlight as the Al Salam Cycling Championship Desert Races return to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve this...
Sheikh Hamdan approves Umm Suqeim Beach masterplan
Umm Suqeim Beach, one of Dubai’s most familiar and well-loved public beaches, is set for a major transformation. Dubai has approved a Dhs500...
Dubai plans citywide airport check-in to make travel easier
If you live in Dubai, chances are you plan airport trips with military precision. You leave early, check traffic twice, and still brace...
