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Fragrance and food come together in style at Address Sky View, where KAYALI, the perfume brand founded by Mona Kattan, has joined forces with rooftop hotspot Alto 54 for a limited-time sensory experience. Titled Vacay in a Bottle, this collaboration is now live and runs until June 19. The event transforms Alto 54’s rooftop pool and sundeck into a sun-soaked escape inspired by KAYALI’s new 50ml perfume collection. Bright yellow accents across cushions, umbrellas, and even drinks, plus a lineup of tropical visuals and interactive features to fully immerse guests in the brand’s summer vibe.     View this post...

Already planning your next dinner out in Sharjah? Add Isabella’s Street Kitchen to the list. This new restaurant has just opened on East Boulevard in Aljada, and it serves everything we all love: thin-crust pizzas fresh from the oven, comforting pasta dishes, and even colourful mocktails to keep the night going. You can watch pizzas being prepared in the open kitchen before they head into the oven, filling the restaurant with the smell of fresh dough and melted cheese. Here are a few other dishes worth trying: Spicy Rigatoni Rosa Chicken Parmigiana San Marzano tomato and hot honey Isabella Steak...

After a tough run-in with India, Pakistan is back on the pitch, ready to face UAE in a make-or-break clash in Dubai on September 17. With India already cruising into the Super Four and Oman out of the picture, there’s zero room for mistakes — every ball and every run counts. For UAE, this is the match they’ve been waiting for. Their recent tri-series games against Pakistan showed what they’re capable of, and a strong 42-run win over Oman has given them confidence heading into this showdown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emirates Cricket (@uaecricketofficial) Pakistan,...

Lunar New Year is a spectacular celebration that brings communities together with food, festivities, and cultural performances. In 2025, the Lunar New Year kicks off on January 29 and concludes with the Lantern Festival on February 12, marking the vibrant Year of the Snake. If you're in Dubai, the city offers a host of amazing celebrations to kickstart the here. Here’s a list of places for the best Lunar New Year Celebrations in Dubai. Fireworks and Light Shows to Celebrate the Spring Festival Dubai Festival City Mall Date: January 30th Dubai Festival City Mall will light up the night with...

The world has never felt so connected, but there are still so many new destinations to reach. Etihad Airways adds five more cities in China to its network, with direct routes from Zayed International Airport. You can now fly to: Shanghai Pudong (PVG) Guangzhou (CAN) Chengdu (TFU) Hangzhou (HGH) Shenzhen (SZX) All flights will be operated on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 28 business class seats and 262 economy seats. Whether you’re travelling for business or tourism, China has a lot to explore. Before this, Beijing was the only direct option from Abu Dhabi. With these 5 direct flights, you...

Vinyl records, music-inspired cocktails and Japanese bites aren't the combination you'd expect to find inside Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi. Yet that's exactly what awaits at Saikindō, hidden behind an atelier filled with Japanese fashion pieces, custom embroidery and artisan-made objects. Inspired by Japan's listening bars, Saikindō celebrates the connection between music, cocktails, and conversation. The drinks here take inspiration from iconic songs, and here are some signature positions: Upside Down, a nod to Diana Ross and disco-era glamour Big Poppa, inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.'s hip-hop classic Time After Time, named after Cyndi Lauper's timeless anthem The food menu...

If you’re the kind of person who picks a restaurant as much for the mood as for the food, Yesterday might be just what you need. It’s a step up from your usual grab-and-go pizza spot in Dubai: a place to sit down, enjoy your time and company, and proper wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Yesterday is all about letting the music complement the experience. There’s a vinyl record player, proper speakers, and a steady flow of classic tracks. That’s really the idea behind this listening pizzeria. Already want to check it out? You’ll find this new restaurant in Dubai inside Avenue...

If you're in the mood for a tasty winter outing in Abu Dhabi, there's an outdoor food market near Reem Mall. Open until February, it offers the perfect place to enjoy local food and spend a good time with family and friends. Here, you'll find food vendors from all over the UAE. Ramen, pizza, burgers, and sweets: RM Street Eats has everything you need for a tasty afternoon or evening. Here’s a quick look at the mouthwatering food options available: Meokja (Korean ramen) House of Pops (popsicles) ORO Pizzeria Burgeneers (burgers) Seed & Bloom Café (home-grown) These are just a...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major infrastructure addition: a new 800-metre-long tunnel at the intersection of Umm Suqeim Street and Al Barsha South Street, near Kings’ School. This newly completed project is part of the wider Umm Suqeim Street development plan and connects Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. With 4 lanes in each direction, the tunnel is capable to accomodate 16,000 vehicles per hour. As a result travel time is reduced by 61%: from 9.7 minutes to 3.8 minutes between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al...

One of Abu Dhabi’s most celebrated Italian eateries finally arrived to Dubai. Antonia, known for its signature Roman-style pizza and family-driven concept, has opened its first branch in the city at Mall of the Emirates, taking over the space previously occupied by Black Tap near the cinema. Already a hit in Al Maryah Island, Al Zeina, and Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Antonia has carved out a name for itself thanks to its casual charm, high-quality ingredients, and distinctive Pizza al Taglio — the traditional Roman way of serving pizza by the rectangular slice, often eaten by hand.     View this...