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Planning an art stop in Abu Dhabi? Here's one exhibition worth your time. Skin of Dreams at the Cultural Foundation offers films, paintings, and immersive works, spanning 15 years of Shezad Dawood’s art. The exhibition takes you through the past and into the future, blending ecology, climate change, and imagined worlds. Shezad Dawood is a London-based artist whose work often looks at architecture, ecology and science, with ideas that move between old traditions and imagined futures. Skin of Dreams is his first mid-career retrospective. More than 15 years of work are on display until September 20. View this post on...

Many businesses use apps to reach customers, but it’s not always easy to tell if a message is actually legitimate. One thing changes from April 30: banks in the UAE won’t reach out to you on messaging apps like WhatsApp anymore. The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered all licensed financial institutions to stop using such channels for any kind of customer communication. Banks can no longer: request or share your personal or banking details send verification codes or OTPs process transactions handle service requests Banks, insurers, exchange houses, and finance companies must follow the rule and confirm compliance...

You know how it usually goes: you open social media for a quick check, blink once, and suddenly it’s been 40 minutes. No memory of what you even watched. Just lost time. Now imagine a giant orange cat jumping in and shutting it all down. Meet Cat Gatekeeper, a browser extension that doesn’t ask politely. It blocks your screen the second you’ve scrolled long enough. Created by a Japanese developer, Cat Gatekeeper tracks how much time you spend on specific websites like social media. You decide the limit, and the extension does the rest. Once time is up, a massive...

Paying for apps usually comes down to two choices. Pay for a full year upfront and save, or pay monthly and spend more over time. Apple makes that choice easier with a new option that splits a yearly plan into monthly payments, with the same annual price. Annual subscriptions usually come with better pricing, but paying for a full year in one go isn’t always easy, especially for expensive apps. Monthly plans solve that problem, but they cost more. Here’s how the new option from Apple works: You sign up for a yearly subscription The total is divided into 12...

You know the Dubai Fountain? Abu Dhabi is getting its own version. A new project at Al Maryah Waterfront is already underway and likely to draw crowds in the evenings once it opens. The fountain promises a big water show with music composed by Ramin Djawadi, known for the Game of Thrones soundtrack. You’ll see a huge sphere lighting up at night, with more than 1,000 jets shooting up to 75 metres. Construction started in April 2026, and there’s no opening date yet. Other enhancements at Al Maryah Waterfront include: A sea boardwalk extension to give guests closer access to...

If your downtime is mostly TV binges or scrolling Reels, here’s what an actual reset can look like. At Louvre Abu Dhabi, you can try a wellness session that doesn’t look like a typical class. Imagine lying back on water under the museum’s majestic dome. No crowds, no noise, no distractions. You settle onto an inflatable mattress, put on a headset and eye mask, and follow guided breathwork. There’s sound in your ears, gentle movement under your back, and not much else competing for your attention. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breasy DXB | Wellness &...

If you're planning to visit Jordan from the UAE, whether for work or tourism, you now have more flight options to choose from. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is adding a new direct route to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) in May 2026. The route will operate three times a week from Zayed International Airport (AUH). The airline already flies to another hub in the Jordanian capital, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). With flights now landing at two hubs in Amman, frequent travellers can compare prices and pick a flight time that works better. Flights start on May 1. Bookings are available...

With sold-out shows almost every time, people wait for Omar Khairat concerts in the UAE year after year. And if you’re looking at upcoming events in Abu Dhabi 2026, here’s one that already feels like a given, Omar Khairat returns to Etihad Arena on June 20. It’s not the kind of concert that needs hype. If you’ve been before, you already know the feeling. And if it’s your first time, it’s one of those nights that’s easy to step into, no expectations, just music that carries you through. Omar Khairat concerts 2026 That’s really what defines Omar Khairat’s work. His...

If you’re in the mood for something straight off the grill, there’s a new spot to check out in Abu Dhabi. L’ETO has just opened at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, and if you’re after a good lunch or a smoky dinner, you won’t leave disappointed. The menu features Mediterranean dishes with a touch of Asian flavour. Hot off the grill, you’ll find a selection that’s hard to ignore, from wagyu cuts and a ribeye côte de boeuf to tuna au poivre, dry-aged Scottish salmon, and roasted chicken. There’s more to explore, including yellowfin tuna with crisp potato rösti, red...

If you drive regularly in Abu Dhabi, a small change is coming that you’ll notice pretty quickly. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has added two new toll gates to the Darb system. Both will start operating on May 4, 2026. Here’s where you’ll find them: Al Qurm Toll GateLocated on Wahat Al Karama Street, covering both the entrance and exit of Sheikh Zayed Street Ghantoot Toll GateLocated on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot Both toll gates will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The fee is AED...