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Mark your calendars and get ready for a literary extravaganza! The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is making a grand return from January 31st to February 6th, 2024. This seven-day celebration of the written word, now in its 16th edition, promises a lineup of world-renowned authors, creators, and thought leaders, making it a must-attend event for bibliophiles. What's in Store at Emirates Literature Festival 2024? The festival boasts an impressive roster of speakers, including American poet Claudia Rankine, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tony Fadell, and the talented author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, making her regional debut. For BookTok enthusiasts, Curtis...

How many apps does it take to keep your life organised these days? Somehow we're all juggling so much information that it's easy to lose track of things. Google has a cute answer: a new AI app called Dreambeans. It takes information scattered across Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search history and turns it into personalised daily stories. Each one comes with AI-generated artwork inspired by your plans, interests, and everyday life, making it feel like a page from your own storybook. Here's how it works: Dreambeans looks at information from your connected Google apps, finds links between...

Music lovers and partygoers, brace yourselves—elrow is coming back to Dubai this summer with its legendary season-closing festival! Known for its electric atmosphere and larger-than-life productions, elrow promises to be the highlight of the summer. Mark your calendars now because the date is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by elrow (@elrowofficial) The official lineup for elrow XXL 2025 has been announced, and it's nothing short of spectacular. This year’s stellar roster includes Bora Uzer, Ilario Alicante, Franky Rizardo, Kasia, Stasi Sanlin, Patrick, Topping, Tini Gessler, and Quilliam. With such...

Get ready, K-drama fans, Abu Dhabi is about to host a heartfelt moment you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Korean superstar So Ji Sub will be meeting fans face-to-face at the Abu Dhabi National Theater during a special event titled Sincerely So Ji Sub. Known for his quiet charm and powerful screen presence, So Ji Sub has long been a favorite among Korean and international audiences alike. From unforgettable roles in series like Master’s Sun, Oh My Venus, and My Secret Terrius, to his recent buzzworthy performance in Mercy for None, his work consistently blends emotional...

Get ready for an unforgettable night as world-renowned DJ and producer Black Coffee takes the stage at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Masquerave on Saturday, February 15, 2025. This unique event blends music, art, and culture in a setting like no other. Hailing from South Africa, Black Coffee is celebrated for his signature Afropolitan House — a fusion of deep house, soulful melodies, African rhythms, and jazzy undertones. His collaborations include music giants like Alicia Keys, Drake, Pharrell Williams, and David Guetta. With a Grammy Award and a spot on the Top 100 DJs list, his music has captivated audiences worldwide.  ...

Get ready to party because Elrow Dubai XXL, the mega techno and house music festival, is making a grand return to Dubai on April 13th, 2024 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre!  Last year was a blast, with a sold-out 18,000 people show making it the biggest dance music festival in 2023 in Dubai. This time it's going to be even bigger with space for 12,000 music lovers in only one day. The real show-stealer? Elrow is bringing the Middle East's largest stage ever – a mind-blowing +60 meters of pure madness! This Kaledioscope-inspired stage will be hosting some of the...

A shopping trip, dinner plans, a movie night. Sounds like an exhausting day? Not if you're doing it all at The Avenues Riyadh. This huge new mall is coming to the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road in north Riyadh, and the first details are already here. If shopping is your thing, set aside a few hours. More than 100 stores will open here, and some of the brands already confirmed: American Eagle, Foot Locker, Victoria's Secret, H&M, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Tilbury, and Ulta Beauty. Maybe you'll end up spending more time eating than shopping....

Unleash your inner detective at “What Else’s” latest extravaganza - the Who is the Murderer Gastroshow taking place at Belcanto Restaurant in Dubai Opera. If you're a lover of thrilling mysteries and exquisite cuisine, this is an event you won't want to miss. "Who is the murderer?" they ask, and it's a question you can help answer. This extraordinary show is a brilliant blend of immersive theater and culinary artistry, meticulously designed to keep you guessing from the very first course to the final curtain call. In a dining experience like no other, you'll find that the plot doesn't just...

Riyadh’s café scene gets a fashionable twist this month, thanks to a limited-time collaboration between SoMatcha and Jimmy Choo. This design-meets-drinks experience is running until 31 May at SoMatcha’s flagship location in An Nada — and it’s turning heads with every cup served. Founded in 2021 by Yara AlNamlah, SoMatcha has quickly carved out its niche as a destination for matcha enthusiasts. Built around the idea of celebrating matcha’s health benefits and versatility, the café blends a minimalist aesthetic with a menu focused entirely on the green tea superfood.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared...

The legendary A.R. Rahman, known as the "Mozart of Madras," is set to perform at the Etihad Arena on November 2nd. This is a golden opportunity for music lovers to witness the maestro live in action. A.R. Rahman is celebrated worldwide for his incredible talent and has composed music for numerous hit films, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Dil Se," and "Rockstar." His enchanting tunes have won him multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe. The concert at Etihad Arena promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring a mix of his classic hits...