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In case you don’t have plans for this weekend, here’s an idea: head to Dubai Creek. It's where Marsa Boulevard is reopening, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend the evening outdoors, surrounded by good food, creative energy, and waterfront views. This year, Marsa Boulevard has a fresh look. But food remains at the heart of it all. Among the brands joining this season are The Grotto and TRIO if you want a great cup of coffee, Home Bakery and Cocolily for something sweet, Blu Pizzeria, Nablus and Flat 12 for a substantiable dinner, and other new and familiar names....

Dubai just got a real taste of Brooklyn. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the New York legend loved for its coal-fired crust and old-school charm, has opened its first Dubai outpost at Silicon Central Mall. In the US, the brand is known for doing things the old-fashioned way, and now, you don’t need a flight to New York to taste it. This is pizza the way it’s meant to be made. The dough is hand-tossed, the sauce follows a century-old Brooklyn recipe, and each pie is baked in a roaring coal-fired oven until the crust turns crisp and smoky. The open kitchen lets...

For anyone tired of long drives and endless tailbacks, the UAE is preparing a major upgrade to its road network. A new national 12-lane highway as the fourth federal route in the country is now under study. This project could completely change the daily commute for residents. The idea behind the highway is to make travel smoother and faster between key areas, easing pressure on existing routes and cutting down the hours people spend in traffic. It’s part of the country’s ongoing plan to build safer, more efficient roads for a growing population. Here's what the project will bring: 120...

If you’re planning your weekend in Riyadh, here’s something worth adding to your list. PaperBack Art Book Fair is back at Jax District, running from Thursday to Saturday (November 6-8). It’s all happening at Studio B6, where artists, publishers, and designers from around the world are gathering to celebrate books in the most creative way possible. This second edition brings together talents from Saudi Arabia, Japan, Italy, Lebanon, Egypt, India, and more. You’ll find independent publishing houses, art collectives, and studios all sharing their love for print, paper, and storytelling. Visitors can also join The Book Swap initiative and get...

Miami Band is back, and they’re lighting up Doha Old Port on December 17 with an unforgettable night of Gulf pop nostalgia. If you’ve been waiting to see Miami Band in Qatar, this is your chance to relive the songs that defined the 90s and early 2000s, mixed with fresh energy and classic Miami charm. Whether you grew up playing their hits at every gathering or still blast them on road trips, this Miami Band Doha concert is going to hit all the right nostalgic notes. Are You Asking Who is Miami Band? Founded in Kuwait in the early 90s,...

Big news for travellers and pilgrims: Sofitel is going grand in Mecca. The brand is set to open its most ambitious project yet, Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah, in 2026. The hotel will be just a short walk from Masjid Al Haram (the Great Mosque of Mecca), offering guests luxury and convenience right at the city’s heart. The property will include two towers with 1,141 rooms and suites, many facing the Great Mosque. The interiors will blend Parisian elegance with Saudi craftsmanship, creating a peaceful space that feels both sophisticated and rooted in its surroundings. It will be the biggest Sofitel...

Global Village keeps proving that Season 30 is one for the books. The next big name stepping onto the Main Stage is Filipino sensation Rob Deniel, performing live on Saturday, November 22. Get ready for smooth vocals, catchy tunes, and that signature charm that’s won hearts across the Philippines. At only 22, Rob’s already carved out his own sound as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He first caught attention at 16 when he released Ulap, a dreamy track he recorded in his bedroom using his phone. That DIY debut went viral and kicked off a music career built on talent,...

Season 30 at Global Village keeps getting better, and the surprises just keep coming. This Sunday, expect another star-filled evening that’s bound to draw a crowd. On November 9, Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Rana Daggubati, and Samuthirakani (the lead cast of the upcoming film Kaantha) will appear live on the Main Stage. The event will start at 8:30 PM. The cast is visiting Dubai ahead of the film’s release on November 14, giving fans a sneak peek at what’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Tamil dramas of the year. Kaantha takes viewers back to 1950s Madras,...

Atlantis Dubai is turning up the flavour this November with Restaurant Week - the highlight of its annual Culinary Month and one of the best weeks of the year for food lovers. Running from November 10 to 16, it’s your chance to dine at some of Dubai’s most talked-about restaurants for a fraction of the usual price. Whether you’re after something fancy or just want to try somewhere new, the line-up covers it all. Here’s the full list of participating restaurants with timings and prices: Aymana at Atlantis, The Palm (AED 195)A creative, modern menu that delivers great flavour without...

Louvre Abu Dhabi has added something truly unusual to its experience, offering visitors a rare chance to connect with art through fragrance. The museum’s new guided tour, 'Art in Scents,' lets you explore the galleries in a new way, with some artworks sharing a multi-sensory story. Visitors receive an Art in Scents booklet, and each page of it carries its own scent. The fragrances are linked to ten artworks from the museum’s permanent collection. You can smell everything from the ancient Egyptian 'Image of a Queen or a Goddess' (360–282 BCE) and 'Still Life in a Pantry' (1628) by Jérémie...