Funny business is on the forecast for Dubai this next week. The annual spectacle of sniggers that is the Dubai Comedy Festival is back from April 12-21. Like the fourth of July, this fourth edition boats an explosive l...
As part of strict safety measures, the RTA has banned E-scooters inside public transport such as the metro and tram in Dubai. The ban came into effect on March 1 after an announcement via X, where the RTA stated the saf...
What happens in Vegas will now happen and stay in Dubai too. According to MEED (Middle East Economic Digest), ‘The Island’, a brand new Las Vegas-style megaproject by Wasl properties is underway in Dubai. Construction i...
Gong Xi Fa Cai! That’s the traditional Chinese greeting for Chinese New Year. This year, the auspicious Lunar New Year falls on February 10 marking the Year of the Dragon. Observed across Asian countries such as Japan,...
We’ve been banging on about just how wonderful Dubai is and the hundreds of things to see and do in this City of Gold. Confirming our fervent belief are millions of Tripadvisor users who voted Dubai as the top travel de...
And that brings us to the close of the year that was 2023. Whether it turned out to be *your year* or a nightmare, December 31 is the opportunity to put the year to rest and start a new chapter. However, Dubai knows how...
We hope you’ve got the lyrics to ‘Ishy Bilady’ (the UAE National Anthem) down pat. The UAE National Day, which falls on December 2, is almost here and the country is in for another long weekend. The 52nd National Day ho...
This next week, things are going to get lit in Dubai as the city celebrates the Indian Festival of Lights known as Diwali. If you’ve noticed little clay lamps decorating your neighbour’s doorsteps and entire balconies l...
When black cats prowl and pumpkins shine, when shivery shivers run down your spine, you know it’s Halloween time! The witching hour is nigh and our beloved City of Gold transforms into the City of Ghouls to celebrate sp...