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Cancel the plans, save your appetite. Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 will last until the end of May, which means you get more menus, deals, and offers to explore. Over 125 venues are taking part, so making the choice won’t be easy. The restaurant list covers all moods and tastes, whether you’re after a well-known name, a local favourite, or new openings. You can try fixed-price menus: Two-course lunch for AED 125 Three-course dinner for AED 250 Several restaurants on the Dubai Restaurant Week lineup also appear on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, including La Petite Maison, GAIA, Zuma,...

Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is back from September 1 to 6, 2025, kicking off the global fashion season ahead of New York, London, Milan and Paris. Hosted at Dubai Design District (d3), this Spring/Summer 2026 edition will welcome over 30 designers from the UAE and the world. From couture to ready-to-wear, the week will be filled with aesthetics and fashion voices. Designers from France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the UK, Malaysia, the Philippines, Iraq, Turkey, Canada will present their 2026 Spring/Summer collections.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dubai Fashion Week (@dubaifashionweek) For the...

Dubai’s dining scene never stops evolving, and its latest addition offers a coastal Italian escape right in the city’s heart. MamaBella, a new restaurant opening in September in Kempinski The Boulevard, is set to bring a taste of Southern Italy to the heart of Downtown Dubai. MamaBella is the newest concept from Gastronaut, the group behind the futuristic restaurant WOOHOO with world's first AI chef. While WOOHOO pushes the boundaries of tech in dining, this unique restaurant introduces a heartwarming twist to Italian cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MamaBella Ristorante (@mamabelladubai) What makes MamaBella stand...

Want to live in Dubai and enjoy all the benefits of being a UAE resident? Thanks to new changes, it's now easier for property buyers to qualify for the two-year residency visa. Solo property owners no longer need to meet a minimum value to qualify for the residency visa. Previously, you needed to own a property worth at least AED 750,000 to qualify. Now, as long as it’s registered with the Dubai Land Department, you become eligible. UAE residency opens many doors, including access to additional visa-on-arrival and visa-free countries (regardless of nationality). Plus, it gives you the ability to...

Wynn Resorts has made history by obtaining the UAE’s very first commercial gaming license, issued by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This major milestone means that Wynn Al Marjan Island will make history as the first entertainment resort with a casino to open in the beginning of 2027 in the region. Wynn takes pride in its grand scale projects, and this one is no exception. CEO Craig Billings has shared that the new property of the company at Al Marjan Island will be way larger than their famous gaming mecca in Las Vegas, USA. As it was revealed,...

Tom Felton is stepping back into the world of Harry Potter, but this time on stage. The actor, best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the original film series, will reprise the role in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on Broadway starting November 11, 2025. The production runs at the Lyric Theatre through March 22, 2026. This marks Felton’s Broadway debut and the first time an original Harry Potter film cast member joins the stage adaptation. Now 37, Felton will be the same age as Draco Malfoy in the story, which picks up 19 years after the final book,...

A fresh coastal project is coming to Ras Al Khaimah, and it’s bringing more than just sea views. Ardee Developments has announced Ardee Al Marjan Island, a large-scale community that will combine luxury living with retail, hospitality, and leisure — right on the shores of the emirate. The development will stretch across more than 2.5 million square feet on the man-made Marjan Island, which is fast turning into a real estate magnet. The new neighborhood will feature a mix of high-end homes, including branded apartments, serviced residences, townhouses, and private villas. Also in the plans: a luxury hotel, a range...

Riyadh is about to make history as the first city outside North America to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027. The announcement came from HE Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, alongside WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, better known to fans as Triple H. The week-long wrestling festival promises non-stop action for fans, featuring Friday Night SmackDown, Monday Night Raw, NXT experiences, and appearances from some of the biggest international wrestling stars. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) Known for its record-breaking shows, WrestleMania has also been home to epic events like Crown...

Great news for travelers! Emirates is resuming flights from DXB to Antananarivo (Madagascar) starting Thursday, October 23. The airline will restart the flights between Dubai and Antananarivo, as well as flights connecting Seychelles and Madagascar. This update, announced on October 21, comes after a pause in services due to civil unrest in Madagascar. Emirates flights to Madagascar will now be available from Tuesday to Sunday every week. If you were affected by the cancellation of flights to Madagascar, get in touch with your travel agency for rebooking, or directly contact the airline if you booked through Emirates. As a reminder...

Food delivery riders squeezing between cars in traffic has become a common sight, and Oman is now bringing in new restrictions to make roads safer. Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has banned food delivery motorcycles from using main roads after authorities raised concerns about speeding and traffic violations, saying such a behavior creates safety risks. Under the new rules, food delivery motorcycles on Oman must now use secondary roads and routes approved by the relevant authorities. The ministry also urged delivery companies and restaurants to raise awareness among riders about the updated rules and safer driving practices....