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Hessa Street Phase I Opens to Double Traffic Capacity
If you live in Dubai, you’ve likely spent a fair share of your life on Hessa Street. It’s that one road we all...
Tom Brady and Kevin Hart are Coming to Riyadh for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic
If you’ve been living in Dubai for a while, you know that when Riyadh Season says they’re doing something “big,” they aren’t joking....
Passport Expiring Soon? New Saudi Travel Rules at DXB
Planning a spontaneous weekend jaunt from Riyadh to Dubai, or maybe eyeing a longer summer escape to Europe? Hold up a minute! Before...
Ramadan Rules in UAE 2026: What Daily Life Looks Like in Dubai During the Holy Month
Ramadan in Dubai isn’t announced with sirens or signs. You just feel it. Cafés go quiet in the morning. Office hours shift. Traffic...
Etihad Rail Passenger Network Revealed: 11 Stations Across UAE
The UAE’s plan to connect the country by passenger train is no longer just a concept on paper. Etihad Rail has officially revealed...
RunYAS 2026 brings Abu Dhabi together on the F1 track
If your January fitness plans are already starting to feel ambitious, here’s a reminder that staying active doesn’t have to mean gyms or...
Global Village Season 30 closing date revealed
Dubai residents now have clarity on how long they can enjoy one of the city’s most popular winter attractions. Global Village has officially...
Riyadh Hosts the World’s Highest Gym Class at 2,200 Feet
If you’re bored of staring at gym mirrors or counting ceiling tiles during workouts, Riyadh has just raised the bar. By 2,200 feet....
Nestlé Infant Formula Recall in the UAE: What Dubai Parents Should Know
If you’re a parent in Dubai, chances are you’ve already seen the headlines or heard whispers at the pharmacy counter. Nestlé has issued...
UAE Announces Age Rules for KG & Grade 1 Admissions 2026–27
If you’re a parent in Dubai with a toddler at home, this update matters. The UAE Ministry of Education has officially released the...
