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HALFCUP Dubai is here to start your mornings with great coffee, delicious food, and a cozy vibe. This new spot, located in Business Bay, is the latest expansion from the beloved HALFCUP café, which originated in the UK. HALFCUP started its journey in London back in 2014, with just one employee. Fast forward to today, and it has grown into a team of 30, with two successful branches in the UK capital. Now, the brand is making its first international move with a café in Dubai, bringing its signature coffee experience to the Middle East.          ...

The Giving Movement, known for its Dubai-based athleisure and apparel collections, has quietly entered the café space. The brand has soft launched its first-ever café inside its flagship store at City Walk, marking a new chapter that blends coffee, culture, and community. While official details are still under wraps, a brief teaser on social media hinted at the brand's evolving identity, moving beyond fashion to offer a social and lifestyle destination. Clips from the soft opening showed a packed venue, suggesting early interest and enthusiasm from the community.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by...

If you’ve noticed how fast live entertainment in the region is growing, this news makes a lot of sense. This winter, Abu Dhabi will host the first-ever Live Summit Middle East. The two-day gathering, scheduled for December 7-8, will bring together 500 senior figures from across the global live entertainment industry. The event fits into a bigger change we’re seeing across the region. According to a recent survey, most Gen Z in the UAE is choosing concert tickets and experiences over traditional gifts, which says a lot about where the live industry is heading. Live Summit Middle East in Abu...

Abu Dhabi has done it again! The UAE capital has officially entered the Guinness World Records with the largest-ever aerial display combining fireworks and drones. This breathtaking spectacle lit up the sky during the Gala Dinner Ceremony at the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025, held from February 10 to 12. The record-breaking show featured 1,000 drones in perfect synchronization, with 300 forming dazzling rings, while 152 fireworks erupted in a choreographed masterpiece. Precision, safety, and advanced technology came together to create a visual feast unlike anything seen before. This achievement was made possible by the UAE’s General Civil...

Gymkhana, one of the most celebrated Indian restaurants in the world, is preparing to open its first UAE location in Dubai’s DIFC. Known for blending classic Indian flavours with refined presentation, this marks the restaurant’s third major destination, following London and Riyadh. Gymkhana made its debut in London in 2013 and quickly earned a MICHELIN Star, thanks to its ambitious take on traditional Indian cuisine and elegant dining experience. In 2021, the restaurant made a temporary appearance in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season. Its popularity led to a permanent outpost in the Saudi capital in 2023. Now, it's Dubai’s...

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) has launched its first-ever exhibition, Art Must Be Artificial: Perspectives of AI in the Visual Arts, open to the public until 15 February 2025. This milestone marks the debut of the first New Media Art hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a project spearheaded by the Museums Commission under Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture. DAF aims to equip the next generation of artists, technologists, and scholars with the tools to tackle emerging creative challenges and reshape the artistic landscape.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @dafmoc...

If you’ve been on the lookout for a new spot to grab a bite in Riyadh, here’s something you’re going to love. The popular UK café, Apple Butter, has opened its doors in the KAFD district. This is the perfect spot to fuel up your day, whether you're a breakfast lover, a pasta fan, or someone with a serious sweet tooth. Apple Butter’s menu brings familiar tastes with an extraordinary twist: try their Chicken Burrata Sandwich or Wagyu Beef Burger, and you'll get the vibe. Craving something sweet? You can’t go wrong with their pancakes, topped generously with whipped cream...

If Trèsind Studio has been on your “one day” list because of the price, this is probably the moment to stop putting it off. For a short window only this week, the restaurant is offering a huge discount on its signature tasting menu. Instead of the usual AED 1,350, you’ll pay AED 945 per person. It’s still a splurge, but a much more approachable one for a place that’s consistently ranked among the best in Dubai. The offer is available until Saturday, April 4, and it covers the full multi-course tasting menu (food only). No shortcuts, no reduced version: you’re...

When you’re heading to the beach, ready to switch your brain off, Dubai is doing the opposite behind the scenes. The emirate has introduced an AI lifeguard system at public beaches, using smart technology to keep a quiet watch over everyone in the water. What’s good to know is that this isn’t about replacing real lifeguards. The technology works alongside trained teams, giving them clearer information in real time. With smart cameras, sensors, and AI-powered data analysis, it tracks swimmer movement and flags risky behaviour or signs of trouble almost instantly. If something looks off, lifeguards are alerted within seconds....

After a brief pause, skies over Lebanon are seeing more passenger flights again. From April 27, Emirates resumes its service from Dubai to Beirut. The airline is currently operating flights to more than 100 destinations under a limited schedule as it continues rebuilding its network. Beirut is also back on the schedules of airlines like Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Flydubai, and EgyptAir. Earlier this month, Qatar Airways restarted flights to Beirut as well. At the same time, entry rules to Qatar have been updated. Travelers heading to Doha should note that Lebanese passport holders can no longer get a visa...