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Step into Downtown Dubai and imagine slipping off your shoes, settling onto a tatami floor, and focusing on a single bowl of ramen made with serious care. Ramen Hisa is all about that kind of experience. It opens on May 7, with a concept focused entirely on one of Japan’s most loved dishes. This new Japanese haven comes to the city from the team behind TakaHisa. Don’t expect a huge venue filled with noise and crowrds. The space feels intimate, with only 28 seats available. Japanese hospitality begins at the entrance, where every guest removes their shoes. Staying true to...

If you’re used to parking in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, take note of what’s changing this week. From May 6, paid parking will apply in commercial sectors ME9 and ME12 in MBZ City. The two zones have more than 10,000 parking spaces in total, including designated spaces for People of Determination. Last month, paid parking was introduced across several other commercial sectors and villa areas in MBZ City. The standard fee is AED 2/hour. Payment can be made through Darb or Tamm apps, by SMS, or at machines installed in the area. Another change for drivers in Abu Dhabi also...

Looking for something fresh and exciting to do with your kids? Expo City Dubai has a fun event that’s sure to spice up your usual weekend routine. On two weekends in October and November, Terra is hosting a family-friendly Goat Festival on its rooftop garden, and it’s the perfect opportunity for everyone to get up close with some adorable pygmy goats. Kids will get the chance to meet the goats during a guided walking tour, which happens every 30 minutes. They’ll learn how goats help keep gardens healthy and how they connect to the land we live on. Make sure...

If you’re walking along Kite Beach this week, you might notice a large digital heart, and you can become part of it. ‘We Love Dubai’ turns selfies into a living display that celebrates the people who call the city home. As you get closer, you’ll notice the mosaic forming a heart that animates on the screen. Every square holds a face of people living and working in Dubai. They fade out and reappear in a steady rhythm, creating a heartbeat effect. This installation is set up on Kite Beach, a short walk from SALT. It will stay there until the...

Blippi is making his way to Bahrain for two days of fun-filled learning and excitement. The well-known children’s entertainer will appear for a meet-and-greet experience on July 27 and 28 as part of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival, now in its second season. Held at one of the biggest kid-focused events in the Kingdom, the festival is designed to spark curiosity and creativity through hands-on activities and stage shows. This year’s highlight is the arrival of Blippi, known for his playful way of introducing young audiences to the world around them.     View this post on Instagram   A...

Some Indian travellers to Malaysia have recently faced issues at the airport, despite the country’s policy of offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders. Several individuals have been refused entry due to being placed on a 'Not to Land' (NTL) notice list. The incidents have raised some confusion around the 30-day visa-free entry scheme Malaysia introduced for Indian nationals earlier this year. In response to this situation, the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur issued an advisory to clarify the 30-day visa-free entry rules. The Commission noted that many travellers misunderstood the policy, assuming it allowed for employment in...

No Dubai bucket list feels complete without a trip to AURA Skypool and its famous skyline views. Planning a visit this summer? The popular pool has temporarily closed for renovations and won't reopen until September 1. AURA announced the closure on Instagram with the message, "A New Chapter Rises." The venue has not yet shared any details about the renovation, so the reopening will come with a few surprises. If you'd like to be among the first to see what's new, bookings for September are already open. AURA may be taking a break, but Dubai's summer fun certainly isn't. The...

Chocolate lovers, here's something new to add to your list. Bateel has introduced Riyadh Style Chocolate, a new treat inspired by Saudi Arabia's most familiar flavours. The new creation features ingredients often associated with local hospitality, and yes, you can probably already guess a couple of them: dates and coffee. So what else will you find inside the bar? Organic dates Qahwa notes Cardamom Saffron Kunafa View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bateel (@bateelgourmet) Riyadh Style Chocolate is available as a chocolate bar and as a box of assorted chocolates, both presented in Saudi green packaging. You...

Though it opened only last year, Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi is already basking in global recognition. The latest accolade? It’s been named one of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 by Prix Versailles. It’s the only Middle Eastern institution to make the list this year, joining museums from China, Japan, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Prix Versailles, an annual award presented at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, recognizes exceptional architecture in various categories, including museums, airports, hotels, and campuses. Earlier this year, Zayed National Museum was also featured in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places for 2026. If you’re...

Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape has officially joined the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, making it the second location in the UAE to receive this global recognition. The site, located in the central region of Sharjah, is now acknowledged for its continuous record of early human presence that stretches back over 200,000 years. The landscape preserves 18 distinct archaeological layers, each revealing how humans lived and adapted in arid environments over millennia. What sets Faya apart is its role not just as a migration route, but as a place where people settled and stayed — a rare pattern in prehistoric desert regions....