What to do in UAE

Halloween is just around the corner, and Wafi City is ready to make it a weekend to remember. On November 1 and 2, the mall will transform into a haunted haven packed with spooky fun, thrilling activities, and plenty of treats for everyone. If you're looking to celebrate Halloween in style, this is the place to be. After the success of previous events, Wafi City is going bigger, bolder, and spookier this year. The mall’s interiors will be decorated with haunted mansions, friendly ghosts, mischievous black cats, and swirling bats under a glowing full moon. It’s the perfect backdrop for...

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...

Looking for a Halloween event in Abu Dhabi that’s as delightfully dark as it is delicious? Head over to the Addams Family brunch at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi this year, where the SkyDome gets transformed into the famous Addams Family mansion. If you’re all about embracing the spooky side of family fun, then this is the brunch for you. Taking place on Saturday, November 1, this Halloween brunch promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Fresh off the success of their sold-out Harry Potter-themed brunches, the SkyDome team is back with a gothic twist, ready to deliver a spread of over...

Drake is taking athleisure in a new direction with his Nike-backed label NOCTA, and this time cricket is the star. The Cardinal Stock Fall 2025 collection swaps the usual basketball and football vibes for cricket-inspired pieces that nod to the Caribbean, where the sport is part of everyday life. Designed for real life, the drop includes T-shirts, sweatpants, and crewneck sweaters with clean lines and precise detailing. The cricket jersey takes centre stage as a standout piece, and the collection even features a NOCTA-branded cricket bat — a clever touch that turns the drop into a cultural nod rather than...

Abu Dhabi is gearing up for another thrilling season of off-road racing as Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge returns for its third edition. Kicking off on October 25, 2025, and running through April 4, 2026, the event brings together car and motorcycle racers of all skill levels. Each round spans over 100 km and features categories for cars, buggies, motorcycles, and quads. Whether you’re a rookie, an amateur, or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to tackle the dunes and experience the adrenaline of desert racing. Winners in each round will compete for cash prizes. The third season of Abu...

Exciting news for ice cream lovers in the UAE — M. Kazem Ice Cream has just opened its first branch in Ajman. The beloved Gazan parlour, which had to close its doors back in 2023, is back with a heartfelt mission: to keep its culture, stories, and community alive through traditional treats. Since 1950, this family-run gem from northern Gaza has been serving up flavours that are as much about memory as they are about taste. Now, residents in the UAE can enjoy the same recipes that made Kazem famous, all in a welcoming spot designed to feel like home....

Travel just got easier for Emirati passport holders. The UAE and Moldova have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual visa exemption, allowing UAE citizens to enter Moldova without a visa. The agreement was signed during an official meeting in Abu Dhabi between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mihai Popșoi, Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding international collaboration and building strong, productive relations with Moldova in areas that support both countries’ development goals. This is the latest addition to a growing...

Dubai is officially one step closer to launching its air taxi service. The city just completed its first-ever eVTOL flight with crew, traveling from Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport. The flight was carried out by Joby Aviation Inc., who used the desert area for testing before taking it into more urban settings. This was an important moment ahead of the official launch of air taxis in 2026. With six propellers and four independent battery packs, the aircraft can travel up to 160 kilometers at speeds of 320 km/h. It can carry four passengers and the pilot. Sheikh Hamdan bin...

Dubai is taking significant steps to improve access to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to build a new bridge and increase the road capacity toward the airport. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow in the area surrounding Terminal 1 at DXB. The new bridge will be constructed using an innovative system of steel box girders and a composite concrete slab, which will help expedite the construction process. Notably, no traffic diversions will be required on Airport Street during the construction phase, minimizing disruption to daily traffic. View this post on Instagram A...

In a major first for digital finance, Dubai will soon allow residents to pay for government services using cryptocurrency. The move, announced during the Dubai FinTech Summit, marks a historic step in integrating blockchain-backed currencies into public sector operations. The Department of Finance (DOF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global digital asset platform Crypto.com. Once operational, the system will enable residents to pay for government services using crypto, which will be converted into AED before being transferred to DOF accounts. This would make Dubai the first government in the world to implement crypto payments across a wide range...