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
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...
Culture vultures, it’s officially Dubai Art Season! A string of artistic and cultural events are going to flood Dubai starting with the Sikka Art & Design Festival. Back for its 12th edition, this creative festival...
Off late, Madrid has been shipping out their trendy bars and restaurants (hello, Salmon Guru) to us Dubai folks. I, for one, am glad to indulge in spoonfuls of the Spanish culinary scene’s bounties without having to for...
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...
When Dubai Islands Beach opened last year, pet parents around the city were excited that Dubai finally had a spot where their dogs and cats could splash around and cool off. Continuing with that paw-sitive legacy, devel...
Music fans in Dubai, lend us your ears (and eyes). One of Europe’s biggest music festivals has announced a Dubai edition. UNTOLD festival, the massive music festival that runs out of Romania will be held in Dubai from F...
A good old-fashioned dinner date is a tried-and-tested date night idea that never fails to impress when done right. Especially on Valentine’s Day, when the stakes are high – after all, the way to someone’s heart is thro...
Cupid’s arrow has struck you and you can’t wait to spend the most romantic day of the year with your better half. But if you’re waiting for inspiration to strike you for some unique date night ideas this Valentine’s Day...
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,...
After its inaugural edition in February 2023, the Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is back for a stunning Autumn/Winter 2024/25 session this weekend. This particular fashion week is also special as it will be the first time Dub...