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Looking for a weekend where sweat and adrenaline replace the usual brunch plans? Spartan City race is coming to Abu Dhabi this June, and registration is already open. After last year's success, this indoor event is back for its second edition, inviting participants to push their limits at Etihad Arena. The 3km course features 15 obstacles. The City format takes everything you love about a traditional Spartan race, such as obstacles that test your endurance, strength, and speed. The only difference: you'll be doing it all indoors. The majority of the race is held inside Etihad Arena, and there’s a...

Pulling into a mall and seeing a parking spot reserved for people of determination (PoD) means one thing: the space is available for the people who truly need it. Parkin is putting more focus on making sure the rules are respected. Now, PoD parking spaces are being monitored more closely at six Dubai malls. Dubai Mall Dubai Hills Mall Marina Mall Dubai Festival City Mall Festival Plaza Arabian Center You won’t see patrols or people supervising the area. The system uses Licence Plate Recognition (LPR), where cameras scan licence plates as cars move through the parking area. If a PoD...

Picking a place to eat in Abu Dhabi just got easier. Yas Bay Restaurant Week is on until May 10, with many restaurants offering fixed-price menus. You can eat for as little as AED 50 or go for a full set menu if you’re craving something more substantial. Here’s a look at all the venues and their deals. 5 restaurants under AED 100 Good for breakfast, a quick bite, or a relaxed meal without stretching the budget. Peaksy with flexible, family-friendly menus (from ~AED 50) Art Market with breakfast set with a drink (~AED 79), including options like French toast...

If a night out with friends sounds better with water rides, music, and a full buffet, Ladies Night at Al Ain Adventure is back right on time. The event takes over the park on May 8, turning the whole space into a women-only evening filled with energy, movement, and plenty to do from the moment you arrive. Here’s what you can jump into: Wave Pool session Oasis Island and Aqua Island Rafting and duckies or kayaking Fitness classes Tote bag coloring workshop Kids’ entertainment Between 7 PM and 8:30 PM, you can head to the dinner buffet to eat and...

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a worldwide running event, this is your chance. And no long-haul travel required. On May 23, 2026, thousands of runners across the globe will hit the streets at the same time in one of the biggest synchronized races in the world: One Run. This year, the scale is huge: 110+ cities already joined, 15 time zones, and 250,000+ participants expected. Whether you're running through streets in the GCC or along scenic routes in Asia, you can be part of a global movement happening in real time. The event brings together participants in...

A new food stop has opened inside City Center Doha, and it’s all about crispy chicken. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is now serving its signature menu right in the mall. Here, you’ll find Box Combos, sandwiches, classic sides, and Tailgate boxes if you’ve got company. The Box Combo gives you the full Cane’s meal in one order: four chicken fingers crinkle-cut fries one Cane’s Sauce Texas toast coleslaw a regular drink or tea View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raising Cane's ME (@raisingcanesme) If you’re ordering for a group, there are Tailgate options with 25 to 100...

If you can’t decide between sticking to a burger or trying something different, this new dish takes care of both. Croffle Burger is now on the menu at Electric Diner inside The Ned Doha, and the first thing you notice is that it doesn’t follow the usual rules. So, what’s so special about it? The bun is replaced by a croffle, which is made from croissant dough that’s pressed in a waffle iron. When the dough is cooked between hot plates, it gives the bun light crisp on the outside with a softer interior. As for the rest of the...

If you like exploring new art, there’s a future stop you’ll want on your list: SAMoCA Riyadh. The name stands for Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, and it will be located in Diriyah, right along Grand Avenue. SAMoCA will span more than 77,000 sqm, with space for large exhibitions, walk-through installations, and open areas where visitors can move freely rather than follow a fixed path. The collection will include contemporary work from Saudi artists, alongside regional and international pieces. It will also host workshops and educational programmes, so the visit can go beyond exhibitions. If you love museums, you...

Step into Downtown Dubai and imagine slipping off your shoes, settling onto a tatami floor, and focusing on a single bowl of ramen made with serious care. Ramen Hisa is all about that kind of experience. It opens on May 7, with a concept focused entirely on one of Japan’s most loved dishes. This new Japanese haven comes to the city from the team behind TakaHisa. Don’t expect a huge venue filled with noise and crowrds. The space feels intimate, with only 28 seats available. Japanese hospitality begins at the entrance, where every guest removes their shoes. Staying true to...

If you’ve ever wanted to join a global running event, you can do it right in the Saudi capital this month, no travel needed. On May 23, thousands of people across the world will head out to run on the same day, and Riyadh is part of it. Planning to join? Here’s everything you need to know about One Run in Riyadh. One Run is known as the biggest half marathon in the world held on the same day. This edition includes runners from Lebanon, Egypt, Brazil, India, UAE, Qatar, China, and Chile. The route in the Saudi capital will...