Her name is often mispronounced as Sharjah, Dubai is home, and she grew up in Al Ain – Shreeja is a proper UAE kid. When not stuck in SZR traffic, she’s stuck in a book or TV series. Karak chais, puns and avoiding the sun are her passions
In the Instagram generation where we all eat with our eyes (and smartphones) before we actually eat the delicious food laid out in front of us, here’s a fun dining experience that’s set to turn things on its head. With...
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...
Ramadan Kareem! The spiritual month of Ramadan has commenced on March 11 as per the UAE’s Moon-Sighting committee. One of the holiest periods of the Hjri calendar (Islamic calendar), Ramadan is the month when Musl...
Happy International Women’s Day, ladies! The annual celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women who’ve come before us and those who’re set to transform the future. While we at Secret Dubai staun...
You clicked on this article thinking it was the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world – didn’t you? Well, take that Burj Khalifa metro footbridge (the endless one that takes forever to cross...
Setting records is second nature to the UAE . We’re no stranger to making it onto global rankings, whether it’s having one of the most powerful passports or having one of the…...
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...
The Indian festival of colours, Holi, falls on March 25 this year and there are plenty of concerts and dining offers around turning the city into a kaleidoscope of colour. Although this Hindu spring festival is almost...
In the words of Little Red Riding Hood, ‘what great discounts they have!’ ‘The better to read more books with!’ The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair has huffed and puffed (different fairytale, we know) its way back to Dubai. And...
Another mainstay of Dubai’s arts festival circuit is back with a bang – Alserkal Art Week. After keeping us busy with Quoz Arts Fest in January, Alserkal Avenue is breaking out some eyeball-grabbing exhibitions, s...