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Looking for a winter escape in Riyadh? Head to BLVD World where the snow fun starts on November 15. Riyadh Season 2025 brings back the crowd-favorite Courchevel Zone, delivering the magic of the French Alps right to Saudi Arabia. Snowflakes fall from the ceiling, mountain backdrops set the scene, and a ski lift model adds to the atmosphere. As you explore, you’ll find snowmen, Christmas trees, and statues of winter animals like polar bears and reindeer. There’s even a cozy fire inside an igloo, perfect for warming up and taking a photo. If you’re ready to ski, Courchevel Zone has...

Good news for Green Day fans! If you're heading to Expo City for the big concert on Monday, January 27, you won’t have to rush to catch the last train. The Dubai Metro is extending its operating hours for this special event. The final train from Expo 2020 Station will leave at 12:05 AM (five minutes past midnight) on Tuesday, January 28. Typically, the last train departs at 10:41 PM, so this extension gives fans extra time to enjoy the show and get home without a hitch after having time of their lives. Around 30,000 fans are expected to fill...

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 is turning up the excitement with the addition of four tennis stars to its already impressive roster. Scheduled from February 1 to 8 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, this WTA 500 event is shaping up to be one of the season’s most competitive tournaments. Tickets for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 are available now at Platinumlist. Entry for children is free for the first five days, and adult tickets start at just AED 25. Meet the New Additions to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 Caroline Garcia: The French tennis star,...

Riyadh summers are known for being hot, but August is about to bring a different kind of heat. Electronic music fans, this one's for you: Ministry of Sound is coming to the capital for the first time this summer. Fans who have spent recent years at Soundstorm and Balad Beast now have another date to look forward to. After all, Saudi Arabia has been a magnet for electronic music events in recent years, and there are no signs of things slowing down. The legendary dance music event will make its Saudi Arabia debut on August 7, 2026. For now, only...

Ahead of Eid Al Adha, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a directive to release 985 prisoners from Dubai’s correctional and punitive institutions. The decision includes inmates of various nationalities and is part of a wider initiative marking the upcoming holiday. According to Dubai’s Attorney General, Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, the order aims to support the reintegration of these individuals into society and to ease the burden on their families during this time. Al Humaidan added that Dubai Public Prosecution is working with Dubai...

The first Etihad Rail passenger station in Fujairah has just been revealed, giving us a first look at what’s ahead. A video from the official visit shows a modern, bright station with big windows letting in plenty of natural light and sleek, clean design. One of the features highlighted in the video is a gold-and-black robot that provides information on a touchscreen. There are also ticket vending machines where travelers can buy tickets, both printed and digital, which include QR codes for easy access to the platform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Etihad Rail (@etihad_rail) Passenger...

Nothing feels more tempting in Dubai heat than free ice cream. Mövenpick hotels have a sweet little treat planned for families on Saturday, May 23. Head to one of the selected locations with the kids, where free ice cream will be waiting for them. There’s no catch, no minimum purchase, and no QR codes to show. You just need to arrive between 10 AM and 12 PM, when the giveaway will take place at participating Mövenpick hotels. The free ice cream giveaway in Dubai will take place at the following locations: Mövenpick Dubai Al Bustan Mövenpick Dubai Creekside Mövenpick Dubai...

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...

Back in 2016, Dubai revealed plans for one of the most ambitious skyscrapers ever: Dubai Creek Tower. At the time, the project aimed to surpass the Burj Khalifa in height. Fast forward almost 10 years, and the vision has shifted to something even more captivating. The original design for Dubai Creek Tower was inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It was planned to feature a 360-degree observation deck, a café, shops, a museum, and an indoor auditorium. In early 2026, Mohamed Ali Alabbar, founder of Emaar, confirmed that they are moving ahead with the project and the tower’s height...

Ever looked around your neighborhood and imagined every balcony, rooftop, and window carrying the UAE flag? With everyone joining in, that picture could be very real. On April 9, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, took to X to call on all residents to raise the UAE flag above homes and buildings across the country. “Let us raise the flag high above every home and building,” Sheikh Mohammed said, describing the flag as a sign of love for the country and loyalty to its leadership. دخلت دولة الإمارات الأزمة الأخيرة...