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Chaos Karts is now open for racing at Al Quoz, Dubai. This all-new experience combines the worlds of go-karting and video games, using state-of-the-art technology to get you racing in real life. Get your tickets now and...
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...
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...
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...
I love my mum, sometimes I even watch the Facebook videos she sends me. But when it comes to Mother’s Day, I always end up contemplating whether a meaningless bouquet, overpriced spa treatments or sweet-smelling b...
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...