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If you’re ready to see just how far you can push your limits, the Turf Games Dubai City Series is the ultimate fitness event for you! Set to take place on November 21-22 at ISD Stadium, this competition is all about strength, strategy, and teamwork. Whether you're participating or cheering on your friends, family, or colleagues, it’s bound to be an unforgettable weekend. The competition is all about teamwork and pushing your physical and mental limits. It’s a mixed-team event, meaning each team will have 6 athletes – 3 males and 3 females. You’ll need to bring your A-game, but...

Electric vehicles are already a common sight on Dubai roads compared to just a few years ago, and the city is adding more places to charge them. A new agreement between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and Emarat EV Charging Stations Company brings charging stations to mosque parking areas in the city. Drivers will be able to charge their cars while visiting nearby mosques. The plan includes installation, maintenance, performance monitoring, and smart payment systems. The agreement spans eight years, with the option to extend. A mobile app will show nearby charging points in real time, so you...

Dubai’s skyline continues to evolve with big ideas — and the newest addition promises to bring something entirely different to the table. Set to open in 2029, Akala Hotel & Residences will be the world’s first precision wellness hotel, combining modern science, sustainability, and hospitality in one destination. Located between Downtown Dubai and DIFC, the twin-tower development is designed with well-being at its core. Developed by Arada, the project is more than just a place to stay — it’s a space designed to help guests and residents live better. One of the 220-metre towers will host a next-gen hotel, while...

Dubai has added another major milestone to its growing list of global achievements. On Tuesday, the emirate unveiled the world’s largest visa application centre at Wafi City, with a capacity to process up to 10,000 applications per day. Spanning approximately 150,000 square feet, this new VFS Global facility is designed to streamline visa services and cater to the city’s fast-growing role as a global transit and business hub. The centre is operated by a team of more than 400 trained staff representing over 25 nationalities, offering a multilingual and inclusive service experience.     View this post on Instagram  ...

Riyadh isn’t the same city it was a few years ago. The skyline keeps changing, new districts are taking shape, and global names are lining up to claim their spot in the capital. Now, another major player is stepping in. The Riyadh EDITION is officially on its way to the KSA capital. There’s no confirmed location or opening date. The Riyadh EDITION will become the third property for the brand in Saudi Arabia, joining The Jeddah EDITION and The Red Sea EDITION coming to Shura Island. Each of those hotels brought a different energy to its city. At the Red...

If you’re the type who has a regular table at tashas or at least a favourite dish you always go back to, you’ll want to hear this. A brand-new spot called Cafe Sofi is coming to Dubai, and it’s backed by the same team that built the tashas name across the region. Cafe Sofi is a South African concept by Tashas Group. It’s a personal project from founder Natasha Sideris, shaped by family influence and home-style cooking traditions that blend English and Greek flavours. Instead of flashy dishes, the focus is on honest food done well. The kind of plates...

If you’ve ever struggled to find parking in Musaffah, get ready for a change. Starting January 12, parking in this busy Abu Dhabi district will become paid, helping to clear up the congestion that often clogs the area. It’ll cost AED 2 per hour to park, and payments can be made via Tamm or Darb apps, or through on-site payment machines. Musaffah is a major industrial and commercial area with constant activity. Businesses, workers, and visitors are all contributing to the heavy traffic and overcrowded parking spaces. To solve this, 4,680 parking spots will be introduced across sectors M1, M2,...

If you’ve been meaning to try one of Dubai’s most talked-about tasting menus, you have until April 15 to do it. Until this date, Avatara is offering its 17-course vegetarian tasting menu for AED 375/person. The restaurant, located in Dubai Hills Estate, holds one MICHELIN Star and is the world’s first and only vegetarian Indian fine-dining experience. Each course focuses on one main ingredient and presents it in different forms, textures, or temperatures. Here are some dishes you can try as a part of this limited-time offer: Starters Yogurt with butter bonbon and popping sugar Wasabi greens with coral cookie...

If you’re flying this Ramadan and wondering how you’ll break your fast in the air, Emirates has you covered. During the entire holy month, the airline will serve specially prepared iftar boxes alongside the regular hot meal service. Inside the box, you'll find all familiar flavours: light starters like hummus, moutabel or muhammara served with traditional bread chicken mossakan sandwich or a herbed chicken sandwich chocolate almonds and classic bites such as pistachio mamoul or baklawa with pine seeds and cashews Laban is provided to help you rehydrate after a long day of fasting. Since sunset shifts depending on altitude...

If you’re looking for a simple way to spend a good day outdoors with family or friends, DAZ Festival is well worth adding to your plans. Happening in Al Ain this April, the event offers 10 days of outdoor adventure filled with things to see, try, and enjoy. Expect a lot of food, activities, and community vibes. DAZ Festival will take place at Al Jahili Park from April 3 to 12. It’s the kind of event where you can drop in for a few hours or stay longer, depending on your mood. You’ll find live shows, casual workshops, and games....