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
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...
We love the string of activities that pop up across the country during National Day. From parades to concerts, the celebration is in the air. The air will also be full of the sounds of fireworks as they crackle and dazz...
The next time someone questions Dubai’s cultural clout, redirect them to this page. And if you too have been misguided into thinking only architecture emerges from our golden dunes and not art, think again. Dubai’s art...
Here’s some news to boost that growing sense of national pride as the UAE National Day inches close. Emirates, the official airline of Dubai, has come up triumphant at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related (ULTRA) 2023 Awa...
One of the most anticipated events of UAE National Day celebrations in the country is the annual Union Day Ceremony (also known as the National Day Show) – the official event celebrating the seven emirates being unified...
November is giving us Oktoberfest vibes with a brew-tiful new beerfest this weekend. Tap and Grill’s Great Brew Tour is back for its winter edition. This time around, the beer festival is running from November 24-26 at...
If we have one motto about truly relishing the UAE’s flawless winter weather, it’s ‘stay out as much as you can’. Except for when it’s raining, of course. While it’s tempting to snuggle up with the next binge-able TV se...
DIFC is always teeming with activities and events, more so when winter makes the city outdoors-friendly again. But the one event that’s a standout on Dubai’s cultural calendars is the biannual DIFC Art Nights. Back for...
Feel that nip in the air? (Pretend you can, we know it’s still unseasonably hot). November is here and along with the promise of crisp, humidity-free winters, this cosy month is also flush with heaps of events, especial...
Cricket’s fiercest tournament — the ICC Cricket World Cup – swung into action on October 5 and reaches its culmination on November 19. The international championship is held every four years and is back for its 2023 ed...