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If you’re picturing a Sunday outdoors with some activity, here’s an idea for you and the whole family in Abu Dhabi. On April 5, Al Hudayriyat Island hosts the Year of Family Cycling Race. It’s a chance to get on a bike and ride at your own pace. The event is open to everyone, no matter their age or experience. Year of Family Cycling Race 2026: Distances and Fees There are short rides for families, special races for juniors, and long distances for experienced cyclists who want a proper challenge. Special race for people of determination is also on the...

Some heartwarming news just came out of Dubai Safari Park, and it might make your day. A baby white rhino was born there on March 1, and he’s already stealing the spotlight. His name is Salam, which means “peace” in Arabic. White rhinos are the second-largest land mammals on Earth. At birth, Salam weighed 73.5 kg and is a healthy baby. He’s already on his feet, walking around, and sticking close to his mum, Olive, who is doing well and settling into motherhood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Safari Park (@dubaisafari) It’s a special moment...

April is a good month to get back into running. If doing it alone doesn't quite work, there are several run clubs in Dubai hosting weekly meet-ups you can join. All of them are free to join, though some require a quick sign-up. 1. GymNation x Solutions Group Social Run Club Series Participants meet every Thursday evening in April 2026 at The Garden Project for a 5km run, followed by food, music, and time to hang out. Drinks and pizza are included after the run. More details and how to join here. If you have not been to The Garden...

Not every day you get to live out an F1 moment on the actual track. Right now in Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit is making that a bit more within reach, with reduced prices on driving, karting, and behind-the-scenes tours. Yas Young Driver Experience Drive a real Caterham on the circuit, no licence required. Price reduced to AED 850 until April 30. The experience is open to ages 14+. Drift Taxi & Wolf Tornado rides Be right in the action as a professional driver pushes the car through high-speed drifts and laps. Drift Taxi focuses on controlled slides, while Wolf...

Grabbing a healthy snack just got easier in Kuwait. Joe & The Juice has opened a new branch in the Hessah Hub area, right at the entrance of the district. There’s a large dine-in space, along with a drive-thru for quick pick-ups. The menu includes all the classics the brand is known and loved for: juices, coffee, sandwiches, salads, protein shakes, breakfast bowls, and porridge. If you’re already a regular at Joe & The Juice, here are a few new options to try: PHAT JOE sandwich with chicken, parmesan, avocado, tomato, honey mustard dressing, arugula, and Joe’s classic bread Muscle...

Living in Dubai has its perks, but getting around the city still comes with daily costs: tolls, paid parking, and metro fares. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now lowering some of those costs for specific groups. RTA introduced transport discounts and fee exemptions under the “Family First” programme. Here are the groups who can benefit: Senior Emirati citizens: no Salik toll fees and no public parking charges Citizens and students: discounted public transport fares Taxi drivers: 50% reduction in fares and driver licensing fees People of determination: exemption from Salik, parking fees, public transport fares, and vehicle registration...

Kindness takes many forms, and every good gesture matters. This Friday, Costa Coffee UAE is supporting the people who protect the country. On April 3, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters can get a complimentary barista-made drink at participating Costa Coffee stores across the UAE. The gesture follows a challenging period, when military teams, police forces, and firefighters are keeping daily life running safely. Costa Coffee UAE describes the offer as a simple way to give something back. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Costa Coffee UAE (@costacoffeeuae) Here’s how to get a free drink from Costa...

If you’ve ever wanted to stay somewhere celebrities choose when they travel, Faena is likely already on your radar. The brand is now expanding to Saudi Arabia with a new property set to open in Wadi Safar, just outside Riyadh. Faena Wadi Safar will be located in Diriyah, surrounded by desert landscape, palm trees, and open views across the wadi. The hotel will include 130 rooms, with some overlooking the Royal Equestrian & Polo Club and others facing a 27-hole championship golf course. Plans for this project also include 20 private villas positioned along the golf course, a spa, and...

If you're after a truly personalised dining experience in Dubai, Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia should be on your list. There’s no menu: instead, everything is built around your taste. You arrive at Jumeirah Al Qasr and step onto an abra that moves through the waterways. By the time you reach the restaurant, the usual rush of deciding what to eat is already out of the picture. There’s no menu waiting at the table. Instead, you’re asked what you enjoy and how far you’re willing to go outside your usual choices. From there, the kitchen takes over. The chefs build a...

Using AI for a business solution often means working with different teams: one to analyse data, another to build models, and another to run them. Sharjah’s new AI Hub brings all of that into one place. It has opened to help companies move from an initial idea to a working solution without splitting the process across multiple providers. In 2026, the UAE ranked third globally for AI adoption. The newly opened hub supports that level of use by giving companies the tools and infrastructure to build and run AI in one place. The hub combines technical expertise, tools, and computing...