18 amazing things to do in Dubai this weekend: July 10-12 – sneaker painting, live concerts, tiramisu workshops & more
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The spectacular Perseid Meteor Showers will be the brightest they have ever been – 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...
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...
A free Korean culture festival is happening in Dubai until July 18 – for the first time ever with food tastings, Hanbok try-ons, and a daily flash sale
Al Ghurair Centre, the GCC's first mall, has transformed its atrium into a Korean cultural festival from July 4–18. The KTown Fest '26, coincides with the Deira mall's 45th anniversary and includes food t...
14 irresistible free or fully redeemable pool day passes for those who love a good splash and picture-perfect sunbeds
We’ve arrived at that part of summer where we don’t really need an incentive to jump into the first pool we come upon. You can do that and more with this list of nifty pool day deals across different nei...
This fake sangeet party in Dubai gives you the authentic experience without a bride and groom – and it’s your chance to live the big fat Indian wedding dream
There ain’t no party like an Indian wedding party. But what if you have no desi friends tying the knot anytime soon? Or you’re the desi pal that multicultural friends grill about marriage plans, eager to...
4 unique bus tours that are stealing the spotlight in Dubai – with Peppa Pig themes, night time spectacles and floating buses
Dubai’s summer is officially in full swing, and while the city’s skyline looks as dazzling as ever, stepping outside right now is like walking into a heat furnace. But a soaring thermometer shouldn’t mea...
The Strawberry Moon will rise over UAE skies tonight – here’s when and where to see it
Summer skies in the United Arab Emirates come with opportunities to stargaze into the crystal clear skies at night. Well, sky watchers, here's another reason to look up this week. The first full moon sinc...
The most unpredictable indoor attraction in the UAE is now open inside Dubai Mall — featuring 25 immersive worlds and over 100 surprises
You’ve visited Dubai Mall countless times. You know the aquarium, you’ve stood in awe of the dancing fountains, and, of course, who hasn’t taken a photo in front of the Human Waterfall? But tucked inside...
Dubai’s mesmerising Candlelight concert series is back with tributes to Mozart, Coldplay and more
glow a little differently once the city’s pace softens for the evening. Beyond the glass towers and late-night energy, these performances unfold in intimate spaces where music feels unhurried and close. Strings move be...