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Want to test your drifting skills without leaving Dubai? No Grip DXB has officially opened in Al Quoz 3, and it has something no one else in the world can offer so far: a two-level indoor drift-karting track! Alongside the drift track, you’ll find racing simulators, arcade-style games, and a pool table. Come and challenge your friends, plan a birthday party, or an active family day out. No Grip DXB welcomes everyone aged 12 and above for a day of pure adrenaline. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @nogrip.dxb Location: Al Ghurair Warehouse Complex, Al Quoz 3...

If Riyadh is on your travel list for 2026, keep this new hotel on your radar. Atheel KAFD Hotel is opening later this year inside one of the city's busiest business and lifestyle districts. The hotel is being created by Foster + Partners and will include 214 rooms and suites, from Superior Rooms to multi-bedroom suites and a Presidential Suite. Restaurant concepts inside the hotel include: Lafana with Saudi flavours and regional dishes Riya Maison, a French brasserie with subtle Saudi influences One of the most unique features it's its direct access to KAFD’s skywalk network. Cloud 14, the hotel’s...

Dubai is getting a new museum, and the first details already hint at something truly futuristic. Opening in DIFC Zabeel District, Museum of Digital Art (MoDA) will be filled with immersive rooms, interactive spaces, and futuristic digital art experiences. It will be the city's first museum fully focused on digital art and new technologies. Tech is already such a huge part of daily life, and this new space will have five floors packed with digital installations, multimedia artworks, and experimental displays. Inside MODA, visitors will find permanent and temporary exhibitions and technology-driven artworks that go far beyond traditional gallery spaces....

Planning your Eid Al Adha evenings in Abu Dhabi? Head to Qasr Al Hosn for a traditional celebration filled with interactive music sessions and live cultural performances. “Rhythms of Tradition” will take place on two evenings on May 27 and 28. The programme draws inspiration from traditional Emirati art forms. Guests will take part in guided rhythm sessions and musical moments that focus on movement, sound, and shared participation. If your Eid plans already include exploring Abu Dhabi, this celebration at Qasr Al Hosn might be worth adding to your evening list. Location: Qasr Al Hosn, House of Artisans Dates:...

If you enjoy long lunches or leisurely breakfasts with a stylish twist, there’s good news! tashas, the South African café known for its refined comfort food and relaxed vibe, is opening new branches in Al Ain and Sharjah this May. If you’ve been to tashas before, you already know people come for the generous portions, relaxed atmosphere, and menu that works for breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, or slow dinners. Every new branch has its own look and feel: Al Ain branch opens on May 19. The café features soft neutral colours, natural textures, handmade details, and a custom ceiling installation...

If you’re still making Eid plans, Marassi Galleria just added something new to Bahrain’s holiday calendar. The mall is hosting live music performances, festive entertainment, and for the first time in Bahrain, a light show. Here's the full programme with all details. You have four evenings from May 28 to 31 and three shows each day to enjoy the spectacle at Marassi Galleria during Eid Al Adha: 7 PM 8:30 PM 10 PM If you’re coming to Marassi Galleria for Eid shopping, you’ll also get to enjoy daily live music performances from May 27 until June 6. Afternoon sessions: 3:30...

If you like your coffee with a stamp of celebrity approval, here’s a new address in Dubai worth adding to your list. Cherry House has opened in Al Safa 1 near Sheikh Zayed Road, and it's ready to treat you with specialty coffee roasted on-site and fresh pastries. Cherry House was created by Emirati entrepreneur Mohamed Matar Al-Kus El-Falasi, founder of Saddle and Feels. The name of the café inspired by the fruit coffee beans come from, and deep cherry-colored interiors match this theme. After placing your order, you can watch the whole process happen in front of you, from...

A new hotel is about to open right by the mangroves in RAK, and honestly, the location alone already sounds like a good excuse for a weekend away. At Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves, every of the 258 rooms comes with its own balcony, so guests will wake up to mangrove views instead of city traffic and towers. The hotel is also packed with all essentials for a great staycation. There are separate pools for adults and kids, a gym, sauna, tennis and squash courts, beach volleyball, massage rooms, and water sports activities by the water. Families will...

If you’ve been wanting to watch more films that are connected to life in the UAE, Cinema Akil has something worth clearing your evening for this week. From May 19 to 21, Emirati Cinema Nights takes over Alserkal Avenue with three nights of films made by Emirati filmmakers. You'll see stories rooted in the country’s people, memories, families, and everyday moments. The programme includes 10 films covering everything from identity and community to grief and personal relationships. Hoba (The Vile) by Majid Alansari on May 19 Nearby Sky by Nujoom Alghanem on May 19 and 20 Heen (Then) by Saeed...

Waiting days for your salary could soon become much less common in the UAE private sector. Starting June 1, 2026, companies will be required to pay salaries on the first day of every month under a new MoHRE rule. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the update under Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026. Any salary paid after the first day of the month will officially count as delayed Companies must transfer at least 85% of total wages If the transferred amount falls below 85%, the employee will still be considered unpaid under the system Companies must...