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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...

If smoky grills, campfire glow, and mountain air sound like your kind of weekend, then mark your calendar. Meats & Mountains open-fire food festival is back in Al Ain for two dates in 2025. Outdoor adventure and great food are waiting for you on November 29 and December 20 at Jebel Hafit Desert Park. The park will fill up with the smell of wood smoke and sizzling BBQ as local chefs fire up their grills. Expect generous portions and unlimited BBQ made from high-quality cuts by Meat House Gourmet Butcher. There are also plenty of food and drink stations scattered...

The stage is set, the lights are ready, and Majid Al Mohandis is bringing his unmistakable voice to Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre this Thursday, November 7. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect night of live Arabic music, this is it. Meet Majid Al Mohandis Known as the “Engineer of Arabic Song,” Majid Al Mohandis is one of the Arab world’s most celebrated and refined artists. Born in Iraq and later naturalized in Saudi Arabia, Majid began his journey as both a singer and composer, crafting heartfelt melodies that blend romance, emotion, and poetic storytelling. His voice carries a...

If you ever sang “Genie in a Bottle” into your hairbrush or screamed “Fighter” like it was your personal anthem, this one’s for you. Christina Aguilera is coming to Abu Dhabi on April 24, 2026, and it’s your chance to relive the golden era of pop, live and louder than ever. From Disney Darling to Global Diva Before she ruled the charts, Christina started out on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, yes, the same Disney show that gave us Britney and JT. From those early performances to her explosive debut single “Genie in a Bottle”, she became one of the...

Manar Abu Dhabi has expanded beyond the capital for the first time, bringing its public light art exhibition to two of the Al Ain's most beautiful oases. The free light art exhibition at Al Jimi and Al Qattara opened on November 1 and has turned the peaceful, palm-filled spaces into glowing art destinations. The exhibition follows the theme 'The Light Compass'. As you walk through the gardens and old houses, you’ll find seven light artworks set among the trees and historic walls Al Qattara features three fascinating light art installations 'Translation Stream' (2023) and 'Pulse Canopy' (2025) by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer...

Sneaker Con is heading back to Riyadh in 2026. The global event that brings together collectors, traders, and fans, will land at BLVD City from February 26 to 28. Part of Riyadh Season, it’s shaping up to be three days where sneakers take over the city. What started in 2008 as a small meetup between sneaker fans has turned into a worldwide movement. Sneaker Con now travels through more than 30 cities every year, connecting people who see sneakers as more than just shoes. More than 150 vendors from the US, the Middle East, and beyond will line up their...