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Where to eat this weekend (Brunch edition)

Dubai’s food scene never sits still. One weekend, it’s all about oversized desserts, the next it’s smoky grilled sandwiches and matcha everything. Across...

Shakira FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem
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Shakira Is Back for FIFA World Cup 2026 With New Anthem ‘Dai Dai’

There are some songs that instantly transport people back to a moment in time. For football fans, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”...

CATS the Musical Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Local News

CATS the Musical Abu Dhabi Dates Confirmed for May 2026

Abu Dhabi’s entertainment scene is about to get even bigger. CATS the Musical, one of the most celebrated theatre productions of all time,...

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Sharjah Opens Dhs700 Million Khorfakkan Resort on UAE’s East Coast

Khorfakkan is quickly becoming one of the UAE’s most popular coastal escapes, and a major new resort is expected to take the destination...

Zayed National Museum
Abu Dhabi Local News

Zayed National Museum Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Museums for 2026

There’s something different about arriving at Saadiyat Island these days. The closer visitors get to the Zayed National Museum, the harder it is...

Jazeera Airways Eid destinations
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Jazeera Airways Launches 38 Eid Destinations and New Milan Flights From Kuwait

As residents across the Gulf begin locking in their Eid and summer travel plans, Jazeera Airways is giving travellers more options to work...

McGettigan’s Dubai World Cup Fanzone
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McGettigan’s Dubai World Cup Fanzone Is Set to Take Over Summer Nights

Dubai knows how to turn big sporting moments into citywide celebrations, and this summer’s World Cup is shaping up to be no different....

Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026
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Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 Returns With Better Family Experiences

Dubai’s gaming scene is about to get much louder this summer. The Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026 is officially making its return,...

Dubai parking fines 2026
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Dubai Parking Fines Jump 32% in Q1 2026 as Parkin Expands Smart Enforcement

Dubai motorists are seeing stricter parking enforcement across the emirate this year. Dubai-based parking operator Parkin reported a sharp rise in parking fines...

Sheikh Mohammed Make it in the Emirates 2026
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Sheikh Mohammed Visits Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi

The atmosphere at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi felt especially busy this week as government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers gathered under one roof...