Jess Doshi, Author at Secret Dubai

When she's not wrapped up in a cosy blanket with Netflix on loop, Jess Doshi is tackling her next craft project or putting down words on paper. In her free time, she's looking up concerts and extremely niche experiences. For PR and brand collaborations, please reach out on jess.doshi@feverup.com!

Secret Guides Things to do

All the free things you can do this Emirati Women’s Day in the UAE – from complimentary dessert to oud workshops

Happy Emirati Women’s Day! Every year on August 28, the UAE celebrates the achievements of Emirati women and their contribution to the country’s growth on this day. As always, Dubai has a...

Cinema Things to do

Cinema Akil is hosting free movie screenings every alternate weekend this August – and here’s everything you need to know

Cinema Akil's Cine Mini program will run free family screenings every other weekend through the end of August at Alserkal Avenue. This month's lineup draws on animated films from around the world, ranging...

Food & drink

AED 10 dishes are back – with more than 160 restaurants for a limited time period only

If you love cheap eats or just simply trying out new things in Dubai, this one's for you. Dubai Summer Surprises have an offer that is baffling! You can get amazing dishes for AED 10 only with the...

Things to do Top news

The UAE will see its greatest Perseids meteor shower this August with 150 meteors an hour – thanks to the coincidental new moon

The sizzling August heat won't be the only thing making you see stars this summer. The Perseids meteor showers are going to light up Dubai skies on August 12 and 13; and it’s quite literally a stellar sig...

UAE Passport moves up 8 spots to become the second strongest in the world – with access to 188 countries

As we're busy making plans for travel in 2026, there's good news for holders of the United Arab Emirates passport. The Emirates’ passport has moved up spots on the most powerful passports ranking, accordi...

Escapes Secret Guides

Just over an hour from Dubai: this abandoned village is buried under layers of sand and local jinn folklore – and you can explore it for free

Nestled in the sand dunes of the UAE, Al Madam Ghost Village, also known as the Al Ghuraifa Village, sits vacant with cracked walls and peeling wallpapers. Between the borders of Sharjah and Oman, this 'G...

District is offering 6 months of free Gold Membership to UAE Residents for one day only – and here’s how to redeem it

If you love concerts, fine dining and going to all sorts of park attractions for steal deals, you must've heard of District. A fusion of all things entertainment, District by Zomato is offering free Gold...

Are you unsure about which airlines are still running in the Middle East? Here are the latest updates on flight suspensions and airline closures in the Gulf region

If you're in the UAE heat right now, you are probably planning trips to faraway destinations to escape the heat. However, amidst all the conflict and alarms raised, it's difficult to know which airlines are running in t...

Sports Things to do

The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Dubai timetable: Exact match times (GST) until July 19

Are you ready for kick offs this season? The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been officially announced, running from June 11 to July 19. A record-breaking 48 teams and 104 matches will take to the world stage thi...

Culture Top news

Museum of the Future is closing for renovations: the iconic landmark sets a mid-September deadline for its biggest transformation since opening in 2022

Planning a visit to Dubai's Museum of the Future? There's a deadline now. The city's iconic attraction will temporarily close in mid-September 2026 as it begins its biggest transformation since opening in...