Yes, summer is still a ways off, but let’s be honest. Living in the UAE means travel is always on our minds – ideally located between Asia, Europe and Africa and bragging some of the most well-connected and best airport...
One of the highlights of Ramadan’s cultural calendar are the many stunning Ramadan tents that mushroom around the city. A Ramadan tent and/or majlis (sitting areas) are gorgeous escapes from everyday life that cocoon yo...
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...
Merry Christmas! We may not have chimneys for Santa Claus to slide down but his sleigh has surely made a pitstop amidst Dubai’s dunes and towering skyline (and many malls) laden with presents and a blizzard of wintry Ch...
Not just once upon a December. Every single December in Dubai is one to remember with a glut of activities, events, concerts and jolly good festive activities that truly make this the most wonderful time of the year. Fr...
Even the scroogiest Grinches amongst us can’t resist the festive charm of fairy light-strewn, roasted chestnut-scented Christmas markets. These winter wonderlands in our desert city are as close to the real deal as it c...
Santa Claus is coming to town riding on an… Abra?! For the next 21 days he is, yes. The Jolly Old Man and a troop of merry elves and more will descend upon Jumeirah at the annual Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market....
Few things in life can compare to the magical thrill of watching Christmas tree lights switch on. Dubai goes all out during the festive season decking the halls of malls, the streets and plush hotel lobbies with mammoth...
Ho, ho, hold on to those Santa hats! They’ll be flying off people’s heads at the Palm West Beach on December 9 as they sprint in the annual Santa Run in Dubai. The novelty race is back for the holiday season and will se...